Takaichi, 64, recently succeeded Shigeru Ishiba, marking a historic moment as Japan’s first woman prime minister. A conservative heavyweight within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), she has long been a prominent figure in Japanese politics and is now navigating her early days in office amid complex global shifts.

US president Donald Trump heaped praise on Japan's first female leader Sanae Takaichi and said the Asian nation will become a U.S. “ally at the strongest level” as he signed deals on rare earths and trade.

In a post on X, Modi said he discussed with Takaichi their shared vision for advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

The Daily Show humorously mocked Donald Trump's Japan visit, likening him to a 'show dog' guided by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

Tokyo and Beijing are working to arrange the first meeting between new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for Friday, on the fringe of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co

Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, informed U.S. President Trump about the complexities of banning Russian LNG imports due to Japan's dependency and existing business ties. Despite U.S. pressure to impose sanctions on Russia's energy exports,

The handbag Ms Takaichi often carries is made by Hamano Inc, a 145-year-old Japanese leather goods maker. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.