POLITICS

Japan Elects Takaichi as First Female Prime Minister

Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, replacing Shigeru Ishiba after the LDP’s July election drubbing. Her hastily forged coalition with the right-leaning Japan Innovation Party, after the LDP split with Komeito, secured the vote but still lacks a majority in both houses. Takaichi will unveil a Cabinet with allies of Taro Aso, while JIP declines minister posts for now. She faces rising prices, a looming policy speech and talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid criticism over her hawkish views and ties to Yasukuni Shrine.

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