Japan’s conservative prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory after she gambled on a high-stakes snap election, exit polls suggest.
Takaichi, who took office in October after being elected leader of the governing Liberal…
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China’s Presence Looms Large in Japanese Election – The New York Times
- China’s Presence Looms Large in Japanese Election The New York Times
- Japan votes in snap election as PM Sanae Takaichi takes a gamble BBC
- Japan elections live: PM Takaichi’s LDP hopes to secure big win Al Jazeera
- ‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan…
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Russia says man suspected of shooting general detained in Dubai | Russia
A Russian man suspected of shooting and wounding the senior Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow has been arrested in Dubai, the Russian FSB security service has said.
The man, in his 60s, was “arrested and handed…
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8 killed in explosion at biotech company in northern China, state media says – Dawn
- 8 killed in explosion at biotech company in northern China, state media says Dawn
- China Biotechnology Plant Blast Kills 8 in Shanxi Khaama Press
- Explosion in northern China leaves several dead abudhabi-news.com
- Five Dead After Biotech Factory…
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Israel says Netanyahu to meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks – POLITICO
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran, Netanyahu’s office said late Saturday.
“The prime minister believes that all…
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Pakistan invited to first ’Board of Peace’ meeting, likely to attend, say sources – Dawn
- Pakistan invited to first ’Board of Peace’ meeting, likely to attend, say sources Dawn
- Scoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction Axios
- US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as…
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
By Nidhi Verma
NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New…
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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal – Reuters
- Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal Reuters
- Trump’s India trade pact to make big dent in Russian oil revenue Dawn
- Ceasing Imports of Russian Crude: India Pays the Piper The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs…
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Toddler was returned to ICE custody and denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – An 18-month-old girl detained for weeks by US immigration authorities was returned to custody and denied medication after being hospitalized with a life-threatening respiratory illness,…
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Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election – Arab News
- Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election Arab News
- Japan votes in snap election as PM Sanae Takaichi takes a gamble BBC
- Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda Al Jazeera
- Japan’s first…
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