Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday, with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, could capture around 300 seats. (REUTERS) Here are some key developments to … Read more
Koichi Nakano, associate professor of political science at Sophia University, says that despite initial grumbling when the snap election was announced, the LDP appears to be riding high on the prime minister’s popularity. A recent Asahi Shimbun survey suggests the party is on track to gain significantly more than the 233 seats needed for a … Read more
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Feb 5 posted an election conspiracy video that depicted former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys, drawing condemnation from prominent Democrats. Near the end of a one-minute-long video posted on Mr Trump’s Truth Social platform, the Obamas are shown with their faces on monkeys for … Read more
Just eight months ago, Japan’s ruling party appeared to have reached the edge of the electoral abyss. It had lost a parliamentary majority for the second time in 15 months; its MPs were implicated in a long-running slush fund scandal; the then prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, was the target of factional plotting. But as voters … Read more
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026. Published On 5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bitcoin has dropped below $71,000, adding to a week of losses that have wiped out all of its gains since United States … Read more
Saif Ali Khan will headline the upcoming period drama Hum Hindustani, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of India’s first democratic election. The film also stars Pratik Gandhi and is directed by Rahul Dholakia, with production by Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani, and Nikkhil Advani. Hum Hindustani, featuring Saif Ali Khan, tells the story of India’s inaugural … Read more