Asia-Pacific News & Analysis

February 09, 2026

Historic Victory for Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi is set to make history as Japan's first female PM with a sweeping electoral win, marking a pivotal shift in Japan's political landscape.

#Japan politics #Sanae Takaichi #gender equality

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Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Power Boost in Snap Election

France 24

February 06, 2026

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Power Boost in Snap Election

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi, in a daring move, calls early elections seeking a consolidated sway, leveraging her growing popularity amid local and global challenges.

#Japan #Sanae Takaichi #snap election

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Australia Unveils Hate Speech Crackdown Following Bondi Incident

BBC

December 18, 2025

Australia Unveils Hate Speech Crackdown Following Bondi Incident

Australian PM introduces stringent measures against hate speech including visa cancellations and enhanced penalties following recent Bondi shooting incident.

#Australia #hate-speech #immigration-policy

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Heroes of Bondi: Dashcam Reveals Couple's Fatal Stand Against Terror

The New York Times

December 18, 2025

Heroes of Bondi: Dashcam Reveals Couple's Fatal Stand Against Terror

Newly released dashcam footage shows Boris and Sofia Gurman's heroic attempt to disarm suspected Bondi Beach attackers. The couple died protecting others.

#Australia #terrorism #public-security

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Australia Unveils Tough Anti-Hate Laws After Bondi Attack Sparks Unrest

BBC

December 18, 2025

Australia Unveils Tough Anti-Hate Laws After Bondi Attack Sparks Unrest

Australian PM introduces stringent hate speech penalties and visa cancellation powers following Bondi shooting incident that triggered community tensions.

#Australia #hate speech #immigration policy

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Japan's Megaquake Alert: Is the 'Big One' Finally Coming?

BBC

December 10, 2025

Japan's Megaquake Alert: Is the 'Big One' Finally Coming?

Japan issues rare megaquake advisory following 7.1 tremor, sparking nationwide concern about the catastrophic Nankai Trough earthquake that experts say is overdue.

#Japan #megaquake #Nankai-Trough

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Historic Victory for Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Seeks Power Boost in Snap Election

Australia Unveils Hate Speech Crackdown Following Bondi Incident

Heroes of Bondi: Dashcam Reveals Couple's Fatal Stand Against Terror

Australia Unveils Tough Anti-Hate Laws After Bondi Attack Sparks Unrest

Japan's Megaquake Alert: Is the 'Big One' Finally Coming?