Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old conservative nationalist to become the country’s first female prime minister. A parliamentary vote to formally replace outgoing leader Shigeru Ishiba is scheduled for October 15, 2025. A Party at a Crossroads Takaichi assumes…

Senator Ledama Olekina Accuses KeNHA of Corruption, Calls for System Overhaul

Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has accused officers of the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) of engaging in corruption during night patrols at mobile weighbridges. In a statement shared on his official X account on Saturday, October 4, 2025, the senator claimed that KeNHA’s night operations have become synonymous with…

Trump Orders Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing as Hamas Agrees to Hostage Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas signaled acceptance of key elements of a U.S.-brokered plan aimed at ending the two-year war. Hamas agreed to release hostages and open the door to broader negotiations, though unresolved issues such as disarmament remain contentious. Israel…