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Covid-19 Minister could be Japan’s next Prime Minister

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4 years ago

September 6, 2021

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Following Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announcing that he will be stepping down from his position, several front runners have emerged for the race to leadership.

Japan PM Suga says won't run in ruling party leadership race-NHK | Reuters — Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga

Japan’s minister in charge of Covid-19 vaccines, Taro Kono, is being viewed as the most likely candidate, with a former internal affair minister also receiving support from party members.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, will soon choose the individual that will lead the group to the next federal election.

The minister responsible for Covid-19 hasn’t confirmed his intention to run for the position yet, saying he wishes to speak with his colleagues first and then decide.

It has been reported that the minister will receive the support of Japan’s current PM, Suga, giving him a substantial popularity boost.

Japan's next prime minister? Vaccine tsar Taro Kono is in with a shot as Suga steps down | South China Morning Post — Taro Kono (left) with Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga (right)

Meanwhile, an internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi, is expected to be one of two women pushing to become the country’s first female leader.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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