October
23
/ 2025
International desk:
Sanae Takaichi made history on Tuesday, winning Japan’s parliamentary vote to become the nation’s first . Her victory was met with enthusiasm in domestic stock markets.
Takaichi secured 237 votes in the first round in the 465-seat Lower House, eliminating the need for a runoff, according to public broadcaster .
Her election follows a weekend agreement between the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party to form a coalition government.
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