All articles tagged with #prime minister
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a former banking executive as the country's new prime minister, signaling a cabinet reshuffle as his administration seeks to recalibrate governance.
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed the prime minister after months of simmering tensions, prompting a major cabinet reshuffle that could signal a shift in policy and the country’s political trajectory.
Britain isn’t ungovernable, but a BBC InDepth analysis argues leadership is stretched by five prime ministers in seven years, Brexit and other crises, a centralised No.10, civil-service friction, and a public demanding quick results—highlighting a need for blunt truths, fiscal realism, and durable leadership to steady governance.
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after a dispute over how to respond to stray drones likely Ukrainian and bound for Russia; her firing of the defence minister triggered his party’s withdrawal of support and toppled the four-party coalition ahead of October elections. The incident highlighted gaps in crisis response and alert messaging, but caused no casualties as Latvia continues to back Ukraine and bolster defence, with President Edgars Rinkēvičs planning a quick formation of a new government.
Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister in Kathmandu, taking office in a ceremony attended by former interim PM Sushila Karki, signaling a new chapter in Nepali politics.
Former underground rapper Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party won Nepal’s general elections in a landslide, clearing his path to be sworn in as prime minister and signaling a break from the old political guard, though concerns about party inexperience and governance challenges remain.
Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh’s prime minister after his party secured a landslide election win, signaling a major political shift and continuing the legacy of his family in national leadership.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, passed away in Dhaka at the age of her health complications, including cirrhosis, arthritis, and diabetes, with her family by her side.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has moved into the historic official residence in Tokyo, which is reputed to be haunted by ghosts of Japanese soldiers from a century ago, adding to her busy schedule and sleep deprivation.
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and a prominent political figure, has died at age 80 after a prolonged illness, marking the end of a significant era in Bangladesh's political history.
The article covers various international news, including Moldova's appointment of a pro-EU Prime Minister, Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza, China's extension of rare earth export controls to the EU, and EU member states' opposition to relaxing regulations on harmful chemicals in cosmetics.
Rob Jetten, leader of the Dutch centrist party D66, is poised to become the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister after a strong election performance, with a campaign focused on climate, immigration, and housing issues, emphasizing positive messaging and coalition-building.
Japan's parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, forming a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party, amid political instability and a focus on economic issues, while she maintains conservative and nationalist policies.
Japanese stocks experienced volatility and the yen weakened as Sanae Takaichi won a parliamentary vote to become prime minister, signaling potential for increased fiscal spending and impacting market sentiment amid political and economic uncertainties.
Japan's stock market surged following the appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the new prime minister, signaling potential political and economic shifts.