Japan got its first female prime minister today after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour coalition deal. Japan’s fifth premier in as many years will lead a minority government and has a bulging in-tray, not least a scheduled visit by US President Donald Trump next week, reports AFP. The lower […]
•Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sushila Karki takes oath of office after protests that toppled govt during the week Nepal’s capital today took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office. Soldiers scaled back their presence on the st...

