Prime Minister Takaichi Faces Sharp Criticism After Avoiding Answers in 60-Minute Party Leaders’ Debate Prime Minister Takaichi’s refusal to answer key questions during a July 15, 2026, 60-minute party leaders’ …
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John Lee links handover anniversary to Communist Party amid second term speculation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJohn Lee Frames Hong Kong Handover Anniversary with Communist Party Commemoration Amid Second-Term Talk Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee tied the July 1, 2026 handover anniversary to the Chinese …
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People’s Party fails to convert national surge into Bangkok gubernatorial victory
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPeople’s Party Faces Setback in Bangkok Gubernatorial Vote People’s Party suffers defeat in Bangkok governor race as city voters give incumbent a landslide on June 28, undermining the party’s recent …
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Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agree to set up council
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoThree-party talks set up council to explore centrist merger Leaders of the Centrist Reform Union, Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito agreed on June 26, 2026 to establish a consultative council …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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Ruling Democratic Party scores decisive win in South Korea local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections deliver strong showing for ruling party, exit polls suggest Exit polls from June 3, 2026 show the ruling Democratic Party outperforming expectations in South Korea local …
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Komeito accelerates merger talks with Constitutional Democratic Party and Reform Union
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKomeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …
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National Democratic Party leader Tamaki rejects LDP’s flag desecration bill as unconstitutional
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTamaki Rejects LDP Draft for National Flag Desecration Law, Calls It Unconstitutionally Vague On June 2, 2026, Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki Yuichiro publicly criticized the LDP’s proposed …
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Cockroach Janta Party surges as Supreme Court justice’s parasite remark ignites youth rebellion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme Court ‘parasite’ remark fuels millions to join Cockroach Janta Party A Supreme Court justice’s “parasite” barb has driven a surge of young Indians into the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, …
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Party leaders’ debate exposes shortcomings of 45-minute format, editorial urges split sessions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoParty leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 draws criticism after only 45 minutes with six leaders Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 lasted 45 minutes with six leaders, sparking …