Sanae Takaichi
Trump endorses right-wing Takaichi as Japan heads to the polls on February 8
The Takaichi-led conservative coalition has tried to maximize its electoral prospects by promises of balancing its militaristic nationalism with the growing economic concerns of the people
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
