Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins big in election, media projections showJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is projected for a significant win in snap elections. This victory could impact relations wit...
10 Feb, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi wins Japan elections; official results confirm super-majority for LDP partyJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, the LDP, achieved a historic victory in snap elections. The LDP secured a significant two-th...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Japan votes as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks big win while snowfall delays polling in some areasJapan election: Japan is voting today in a parliamentary election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a victory for her conservative agend...
08 Feb, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Japan election: PM Sanae Takaichi eyes sweeping win amidst fiscal and China tensionsJapanese voters are heading to the polls in an election anticipated to deliver Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a significant victory. Despite...
08 Feb, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap electionJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved Parliament. A snap election is set for February 8. Takaichi seeks to boost her governin...
23 Jan, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Japan launches DOGE-inspired office to cut budget wasteJapan launched its own version of the US government's infamous cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday in a bid ...
25 Nov, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategyJapan's new foreign minister stated the nation will demonstrate its resolve to enhance defense capabilities. This move aims to adapt to evo...
22 Oct, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi breaks glass ceiling as Japan's first female prime ministerSanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister. Her ultraconservative party formed a coalition with a new partner. ...
21 Oct, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female Prime Minister amid controversial conservative viewsSanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's first female prime minister by the lower house of the Diet, securing 237 votes. Her confirmation fo...
21 Oct, 2025, 12.58 PM IST
Hardline Takaichi to shatter Japan's glass ceiling and pivot to rightJapan is poised to elect Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister. This marks a significant political shift to the right. Takaichi...
21 Oct, 2025, 09.48 AM IST
China hawk Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PMJapan is set to inaugurate its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, following an eleventh-hour coalition deal. Despite leading a mi...
21 Oct, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
What to expect in Japan's parliamentary vote on new PMSanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister as the Japan Innovation Party pledges support. Parliament votes Tues...
20 Oct, 2025, 03.57 PM IST
Japan's 10-year bond yield falls to one-month low mirroring US yield declinesJapan experienced a noteworthy decline in its 10-year government bond yields, reaching levels not seen in a month. This movement aligns wit...
17 Oct, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises on improving bets of Takaichi becoming next PMJapan's Nikkei index surged more than 1 percent on Thursday, driven by increasing optimism toward Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Tak...
16 Oct, 2025, 12.51 PM IST
Japan's ruling party opens leadership race to choose Ishiba's successorJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in search of a new leader to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aiming to res...
22 Sep, 2025, 07.14 AM IST
Japan's ex-Economic Security Minister Takaichi leads race for LDP presidency as country braces for leadership shiftSanae Takaichi is a leading candidate for president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. A recent poll shows her ahead of other contenders ...
13 Sep, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Japan's ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, media polls showJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces losing its majority in the upcoming election, possibly necessitating increased reliance on co...
17 Oct, 2024, 10.56 AM IST