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  Japan PM Takaichi's viral hug with Italy's Meloni steals spotlight at G20 | WATCH

  Trending | November 23, 2025 23:53 IST

  The candid interaction became an instant talking point in Japan, where Takaichi’s relaxed style stands in stark contrast to the typically rigid diplomatic image of her predecessors.

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  Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s first woman Prime Minister and ‘iron lady’ leading a new conservative era

  World | October 21, 2025 10:44 IST

  Renowned for her relentless dedication, Takaichi proudly calls herself a workaholic and has vowed to “work, work, work and work,” dismissing the concept of “work-life balance.” Her remark quickly went viral, sparking both praise for her commitment and criticism for promoting an outdated mindset.

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  Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister

  World | November 20, 2019 10:59 IST

  Abe, who in principle could remain in power until his third and final term as LDP party leader ends in September 2021, said he feels "great responsibility" for the rest of his tenure.

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  I will never forgive IS, says Japanese PM

  World | February 01, 2015 20:02 IST

  Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Sunday vowed to "never forgive" the Islamic State (IS) terror group after a video purporting to show the beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto was uploaded online."I am infuriated