LBCI

Japan lower house appoints Takaichi as first woman PM

World News

21-10-2025 | 02:11

Share

Share

Japan lower house appoints Takaichi as first woman PM

Japan's lower house of parliament on Tuesday appointed the conservative China critic Sanae Takaichi as the country's first woman prime minister.

The 64-year-old, appointed unexpectedly by majority in a first round of voting, will formally take office after meeting the emperor later Tuesday.

AFP

World News

lower

house

appoints

Takaichi

first

woman

Next

South Korea says will 'work closely' with new Japan PM

Trump says Hamas will be 'eradicated' if they breach Gaza deal

Previous

Recommended For You

The dark side of Roblox: Digital playground or predators' paradise?

News Bulletin Reports

13:20

The dark side of Roblox: Digital playground or predators' paradise?

Syrian president meets Trump at White House

11:58

Syrian president meets Trump at White House

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit: AFP

11:10

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit: AFP

Eight killed in car explosion near Red Fort in India's Delhi

10:47

Eight killed in car explosion near Red Fort in India's Delhi

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israeli airstrike targets area between Jabal er Rafiaa and Jarmaq heights

08:06

Israeli airstrike targets area between Jabal er Rafiaa and Jarmaq heights

Hungarian Defense Minister meets Lebanese Army commander to discuss military cooperation

11:00

Hungarian Defense Minister meets Lebanese Army commander to discuss military cooperation

Lebanon declares two-day public holiday for pope’s visit

2025-10-27

Lebanon declares two-day public holiday for pope’s visit

Tests confirm contamination in Tannourine water after Health Ministry suspends company operations

2025-10-13

Tests confirm contamination in Tannourine water after Health Ministry suspends company operations

Videos

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

2025-10-04

Meet Miss Lebanon 2025 contestants: Video

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

2025-10-02

Series of Israeli airstrikes spark massive fire in southern Lebanon

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

2025-09-07

Lunar eclipse captivates Lebanon: watch the stunning video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon’s PM Salam calls for reform and unity, vows one army and one law in exclusive LBCI interview — major remarks

1

Lebanon’s PM Salam calls for reform and unity, vows one army and one law in exclusive LBCI interview — major remarks

Israeli strike targets car on Al-Baisariyah–Sarafand highway in South Lebanon

2

Israeli strike targets car on Al-Baisariyah–Sarafand highway in South Lebanon

Israel claims strikes on alleged Hezbollah weapons sites in Bekaa and south Lebanon, army spokesperson says

3

Israel claims strikes on alleged Hezbollah weapons sites in Bekaa and south Lebanon, army spokesperson says

Sources to Reuters: Israel urges Lebanese Army to step up search for Hezbollah weapons

4

Sources to Reuters: Israel urges Lebanese Army to step up search for Hezbollah weapons

Hannibal Gaddafi seen with legal team following release from Lebanese detention

5

Hannibal Gaddafi seen with legal team following release from Lebanese detention

Netanyahu claims Israel will enforce Lebanon, Gaza ceasefires with 'iron fist'

6

Netanyahu claims Israel will enforce Lebanon, Gaza ceasefires with 'iron fist'

Salem Zahran: Israel seeks to replicate the 'Syrian model' in Lebanon

7

Salem Zahran: Israel seeks to replicate the 'Syrian model' in Lebanon

Israeli airstrike targets area between Jabal er Rafiaa and Jarmaq heights

8

Israeli airstrike targets area between Jabal er Rafiaa and Jarmaq heights

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More