Opinion polls suggest Takaichi’s conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
Chronic displacement and trauma burden Gaza’s elderly, but they cling to their homeland as an act of defiance.
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Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.
Spring festival comeback injects millions of dollars into local economy as businesses cash in on Basant frenzy.
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
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As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
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