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Trump, Japan’s Takaichi sign deal to secure rare earths supply
US president heaps praise on Japan’s first female prime minister as the leaders sign deals on the supply of minerals.
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Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has officially appointed Sanae Takaichi as prime minister.
Published On 21 Oct 2025
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Video: Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister
Japanese parliamentarians have elected the country’s first female prime minister.
Published On 21 Oct 2025
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Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and first female prime minister?
Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges in office.
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Video: Applause in parliament as Japan gets first female prime minister
There was applause in Japan’s parliament as members voted in the country’s first woman prime minister.
Published On 21 Oct 2025
Japan’s parliament confirms hardliner Takaichi as country’s first female PM
Appointment clinched via a last-minute coalition deal, but government remains without a majority.
Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM
Right-wing Japan Innovation Party signs coalition deal with governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.
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Japan to vote for new PM amid political uncertainty: All you need to know
LDP’s Sanae Takaichi needs to find coalition partners from opposition to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
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Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle
Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan’s neighbours.
