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January 14, 2026 6:49 PM

Why Japan’s Takaichi is gambling on an early election?

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October. She will announce details of the elec...

January 14, 2026 6:07 PM

Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, the secretary general of her party said on Wednesday, as she seeks public backing for spending plans that have rattled financial mark...

January 13, 2026 8:38 PM

US Central Command open new air defence cell in Qatar

The United States and its regional partners have opened a new combined air and missile defence coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to strengthen joint responses to aerial threats across West Asia. U.S. Central Command said the Middle Eas...

January 13, 2026 7:14 PM

Make in India drive showcased at SteelFab 2026 in Sharjah

The India Pavilion has once again placed India’s growing steel fabrication and metalworking industry in the international spotlight at the 21st edition of SteelFab, being held from January 12 to 15 at the Sharjah Expo Centre in the United Arab Emir...

January 12, 2026 1:20 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. ...

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