The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida’s predecessor, Sanai Takaichi, has secured a two-thirds majority in the country’s parliamentary elections. According to official media reports, the ruling coalition has won 310 out of 465 seats in the lower house of the Japanese parliament. The election results are seen as a significant victory for the LDP, which has been in power for several years.
In a post-election address, Prime Minister Takaichi pledged to prioritize the country’s economic policies, ensuring necessary investments are made to stabilize the economy and control inflation. The Prime Minister has also promised to reduce sales tax by 8% and increase military spending to address national security concerns.
Sanai Takaichi became the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party in October and assumed the position of Prime Minister. Her victory marks a significant milestone for Japanese politics, with the LDP securing a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections.
Meanwhile, international news developments include Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, stating that his country will not compromise on its right to enrich uranium, a key issue in nuclear talks with the United States.
In other news, a knife attack occurred at a medical university hostel in the Russian city of Ufa, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned. China has condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in Islamabad, while Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has expressed condolences to the Turkish President and the Turkish people.
The Washington Post’s CEO, Wesley Lowery, has resigned, and 25 countries have joined the Gaza Board of Peace, which is chaired by US President Donald Trump. The board will facilitate direct participation in the Middle East peace process.
In other news, a coal mine explosion in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of two workers, and Pakistan’s cricket board has been in talks with the Emirates Cricket Board to review its decision to boycott a match against India on February 15.
