Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister after historic parliamentary vote
Japanese stocks surged to a record high after media outlets declared a historic landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, in Sunday’s general election, cementing the strongest mandate any single party has achieved in post-war Japan.
According to the BBC, the Nikkei 225 index
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.
