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Re-elected Tamaki vows to make DPP top Japan opposition party

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yuichiro Tamaki, head of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, vowed to make his party Japan's largest opposition force aft

  • Yuichiro Tamaki re-elected as DPP leader, 57 years old
  • Defeated 30-year-old challenger Mikihiko Hashimoto
  • Aims to make DPP largest opposition post-2028 election

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Wavinya Ndeti raises alarm over external forces targeting Machakos budget

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has raised alarm over what she termed external forces attempting to derail the county’s Ksh17.8 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.

  • Governor Wavinya Ndeti warns of external forces targeting Machakos budget.
  • She returned Ksh17.8 billion budget to Assembly, seeking 50% reduction.
  • Dispute between county executive and Assembly creates financial uncertainty.

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KP CM Afridi thanks Bilawal for well wishes during Sindh tour

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi thanked PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday after the latter wished him the best for the rest of his visit to Sindh. The KP CM reached Sindh on a five-day visit earlier this week and has been leading a public mobilisation campaign in the province for his party’s Sept 27…

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Investigations into political leaders not driven by spite or political payback - PM

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has brushed off claims that ongoing graft probes targeting political figures are fueled by spite or political payback.

  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim dismisses allegations of spiteful investigations.
  • Enforcement agencies handle investigations, Attorney General determines charges.
  • Prime Minister's focus is on lawful government operation and corruption fight.

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After fighting ISIS, Kurdish women fighters search for a place in Syria's new order - analysis

YPJ commander Nowruz Ahmed said Syrian officials rejected the group’s proposal to enter the army as an independent women’s brigade or battalion.

  • More than 1,500 YPJ fighters seek position in Syria's new security institutions
  • YPJ rejected Syrian officials' proposal to join army as independent women's brigade
  • YPJ wants to maintain organized women's formation, not split among units

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Israel prevented many terror threats against Jews abroad over past year, NSC official tells 'Post'

“There are many people who wake up in the morning and their entire mission is to promote attacks against Israelis and Jews around the world,” the official said.

  • Israeli security agencies thwarted terror plots targeting Jews abroad
  • Iran and Hezbollah intensifying attacks against Israelis and Jews
  • Focus on preventing attacks in Africa due to weaker security mechanisms

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Gachagua criticises Sakaja over poor Nairobi drainage amid El Niño concerns

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over the state of drainage in the capital, questioning the county’s preparedness amid concerns over the possible…

  • Former Deputy President Gachagua criticizes Nairobi Governor Sakaja over poor drainage system.
  • Gachagua warns of significant difficulties if predicted heavy rains arrive in Nairobi.
  • Gachagua accuses Sakaja of cluelessness and inaction on drainage issues.
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