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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister After Lower-House Vote

A late pact with Ishin secured her elevation without delivering an outright lower-house majority.

Belgium’s General Strike Grounds Flights, Cripples Brussels Transit, Forces Budget Delay

Komeito Quits Japan’s Ruling Coalition, Imperiling Takaichi’s Path to Premiership

Sanae Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership, Poised to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Poised to Be Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

Nationwide Strikes Sweep France as Unions Protest Austerity, Eiffel Tower Closes

Washington Moves To Shield Argentina With $20 Billion Market Backstop

U.S. Offers $20 Billion Lifeline to Argentina as Markets Reel Before October Vote

Javier Milei Sets Arena Show to Launch New Book on Oct. 6

IMF Set to Begin Second Review of Pakistan’s $7 Billion Program Following Flood Relief Pledge

Mamdani Leads NYC Mayor Race as Ballot Order Gives Him Added Edge

Michigan Revives Crypto Reserve Bill, HB 4087 Moves to Second Reading and Committee

Brazil’s Treasury Chief Presses Ratings Rethink, Says Rate Cuts Are Near

Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter-Point to 4.00%–4.25% in First Move Since December

IMF Names Nigel Chalk to Lead Western Hemisphere Department Effective Oct. 27

Russian Banks Cut Deposit and Savings Yields After Key Rate Reduced to 17%

Kicillof Reaffirms YPF Takeover, Rejects U.S. Court’s Authority in $16 Billion Case

Milei Pledges Higher Social Spending in 2026 Budget After Buenos Aires Election Setback

China’s August Data Confirm Deeper Slowdown as Investment Slumps

Elly Schlein Vows United Center-Left Will Beat Meloni, Opens Live Link to Aid Flotilla