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TOKYO — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday elected conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new president, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister. The decision comes as the party struggles to restore public trust amid growing dissatisfaction over rising prices and waning confidence in its leadership. Takaichi, 64, will likely … Read more
WASHINGTON — The US Treasury Department is weighing the possibility of minting a one dollar coin featuring former President Donald Trump to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary next year, a spokesperson confirmed Friday, in a move that has already sparked debate over tradition, legality and symbolism. The draft design, prepared under the direction of US … Read more
WASHINGTON — As the federal government enters another shutdown, one name has emerged at the center of the administration’s response Russ Vought. The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a longtime policy strategist and ally of former President Donald Trump, is playing an outsized role in determining how the shutdown unfolds … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo’s early goodwill with conservative Catholics appears to be fading after the pontiff criticized US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, questioning whether they align with the Church’s pro life doctrine. The remarks, delivered Tuesday during a press briefing with Vatican correspondents, drew sharp responses from American conservatives who had initially embraced … Read more
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain in her position until at least January 2026. The high court set oral arguments for early next year to examine whether her removal aligns with statutory provisions. In August 2025, President … Read more
WASHINGTON — The US government entered a full fledged funding crisis on Wednesday, forcing widespread shutdowns across federal agencies after Congress and the White House failed to strike a budget deal. The stalemate, rooted in entrenched partisan divisions, marks the 15th such disruption since 1981 and leaves hundreds of thousands of employees without pay. Officials … Read more
QUANTICO, Virginia — US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday told senior military leaders that the US armed forces would uphold a warrior ethos by enforcing uniform, high physical standards, acknowledging that some women may not meet the requirements. Standards must be uniform, gender neutral, and high, Hegseth said during an address to hundreds of … Read more
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s directive to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey has triggered renewed scrutiny over the independence of the Justice Department, as internal dissent, high level resignations, and mounting political pressure highlight a growing clash between presidential authority and legal norms. The indictment of Comey marks a pivotal moment in Trump’s … Read more
In a move reminiscent of the turbulent summer of 2020, President Donald Trump has again taken center stage in a confrontation over law and order. Over the weekend, the White House confirmed that Trump ordered federal troops to Portland, citing ongoing unrest around a federal ICE facility and claims of escalating violence by Antifa protesters. … Read more
In a move that has sent ripples through global financial markets, President Donald Trump announced Trump new US tariffs targeting a wide array of imported goods from branded drugs to heavy duty trucks and furniture. The sweeping measures include 100% duties on pharmaceuticals and 25% tariffs on trucks, part of a broader effort to protect … Read more
