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Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.

Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative politician Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, just days before a scheduled visit by President Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to his post, despite accepting his resignation Monday following the collapse of his overnight government.

NPR's Emily Feng reports from Tel Aviv on the Trump–Netanyahu meeting, the outlines of a U.S. proposal for Gaza, and the hurdles that remain over hostages and governance.

Trump is already gushing about Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan’s new prime minister. The White House and Trump allies are talking up the potential bridge building before Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada wasn’t leaving anything to chance when he was packing for his visit to Washington this week — including, apparently, his neckwear.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s flight had to make an emergency stop at St. Louis’ Lambert Airport after a crew member was struck in the head by luggage and taken

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to  Sanae Takaichi on the occasion of her election as new Prime Minister of Japan.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,