For the first time since 2012, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which leads the ruling coalition, has lost its majority in the Lower House. This marks a significant setback for Shigeru Ishiba, the new prime minister and leader of the conservative party, who has been in office for only a month. The LDP has governed Japan almost continuously since the postwar period. Shortly before the polls closed, early exit poll results indicated that the LDP will not be able to retain the 256 seats it had before the dissolution of the chambers out of a total of 465 seats available in the parliamentary elections.
Trump’s Tariff Plans: A Day-One Agenda Against Drug and Human Trafficking In a bold move to combat drug and human smuggling, President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China immediately after his inauguration on January 20.
Government Unveils “Get Britain Working” Initiative to Combat Unemployment In a bid to rejuvenate the UK job market, the government has introduced its ambitious “Get Britain Working” initiative, promising extensive reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill and increasing employment.