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Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

Posted 1/22/26

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move Friday is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help …

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