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As Japan gears up for its upcoming leadership race, the stakes could not be higher for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which faces unprecedented challenges as it seeks to reinvent itself amidst public disillusionment and internal scandals. The party, which has long been a cornerstone of Japan’s postwar stability,

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a glaring double standard emerges in the media and political discourse regarding the mental fitness of candidates. While President Joe Biden’s age and cognitive abilities have been scrutinized incessantly, similar concerns about former President Donald Trump—who is also 78—seem to be

Japan has officially put forward Masato Kanda as its candidate for the presidency of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), marking a significant step in the leadership succession at one of Asia’s major financial institutions. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki announced the nomination on Tuesday, emphasizing Kanda’s suitability for the

In a significant turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on the presidential ballot in Michigan following a decisive ruling by the state’s Supreme Court. This decision overturns a prior appeals court verdict that had removed Kennedy from the ballot, sparking debate about the implications for the

European stock markets are anticipated to start Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, reflecting ongoing uncertainty despite a positive start to the week. The mixed opening comes in the wake of a generally uplifting day for regional markets on Monday, which managed to recover some ground from recent

Despite Team USA’s long history of Olympic success, the 2024 Paralympics showcased a less dominant performance, with the U.S. securing 36 gold medals out of 105 and finishing third overall, trailing behind Great Britain and China. This marks a significant decline from the dominance the U.S. enjoyed

DirecTV customers are facing the prospect of missing the highly anticipated NFL “Monday Night Football” game as the company remains locked in a protracted dispute with Disney. The ongoing carriage battle, which began when Disney’s TV networks went dark for DirecTV subscribers on September 1, has led to a