Nepal’s newly appointed Prime Minister has surprised the nation by delivering their first post-election message through rap, blending political messaging with modern music. The unconventional approach aims to connect with younger voters and bring attention to key reforms, sparking conversations across social media platforms.

Nepal's New PM Delivers First Post-election Message in Rap Song

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan’s first female Prime Minister has sparked a surge in Tokyo’s stock market.
Analysts attribute the rally to expectations of market-friendly policies, including continued low interest rates and increased government spending

Japan gets its first female PM; markets cheer ‘Sanaenomics’ and fiscal plans

Japan's lower house of parliament on Tuesday appointed the conservative China critic Sanae Takaichi as the country's first woman prime minister. The 64-year-old, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, appointed unexpectedly by majority in a first round of voting, will formally take office after meeting the emperor later Tuesday.


Japan: PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi, Takaichi receives 237 votes in Lower House

Japan: Sanae Takaichi elected new PM, Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan's first female PM

France Block Everything:  New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a ‘profound break’ from previous politics after taking over from centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze. At 39, Lecornu emphasizes ‘humility’ as his guiding principle but faces the challenge of securing parliamentary support to pass a budget, or risk being removed like Bayrou and former right-wing PM Michel Barnier, who lasted just three months. 


France protest: New PM faces protest on day 1, third PM in a year takes office 

Widespread demonstrations and violent clashes have erupted across France, leaving streets ablaze, transport networks paralysed, and police battling furious crowds. The protests, sparked by rising living costs and political anger, echo the Yellow Vest movement. On PM Lecornu first day in office as France saw widespread protests led by a left-wing grassroots movement known as "Block Everything". Over 200 arrests were made as authorities deployed over 80,000 officers to contain the chaos.


France protests: Macron faces fury over new PM appointment 

France: Emmanuel Macron named his defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to quell a political crisis as demonstrations are expected.


France: Macron names ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM 

Thailand’s parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the conservative opposition Bhumjaithai party, as the country’s prime minister.


Thailand names Anutin Charnvirakul as new Prime Minister

With just hours left until Canada heads to polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his rival Pierre Poilievre are making their final appeals to voters in the national opinion polls.

Canada elections 2025: Who will be the next Prime Minister?

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister, vowing to stand firm against US pressure amid rising trade tensions. In his first statement, Carney declared that "Canada will never be part of the US" but expressed hopes for reconciliation. Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre also congratulated Carney on his victory.

Canada’s new PM Mark Carney challenges Trump amid trade tensions

Mark Carney has won a landslide victory to become Canada’s next Prime Minister, securing 85.9% of the votes in the Liberal Party leadership race. As he takes office, Carney is already making bold statements, vowing to keep tariffs on until the US shows respect and taking a strong stance against President Trump’s policies.

Canada: Mark Carney takes defiant stance against threats from US President Trump

Canada: 59-year-old Mark Carney wins 85. 9% of ballots cast in leadership vote

Mark Carney has won a landslide victory to become Canada’s next Prime Minister, securing 85% of the votes in the Liberal Party leadership race. As he takes office, Carney is already making bold statements, vowing to keep tariffs on until the US shows respect and taking a strong stance against President Trump’s policies.

Canada ruling party elects Mark Carney as new leader and next PM

Justin Trudeau currently continues to serve as Canada’s Prime Minister and the head of the Liberal Party.  As speculation continues regarding the future of his leadership, names such as Anita Anand, Chrystia Freeland, and Mark Carney are circulating.

Canada: Top candidates who could succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister

Canada's Liberal Party is set to elect a new leader to replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister until the next general elections. With around 400,000 registered voters, the leadership race marks the beginning of Canada's post-Trudeau era. The election results will be announced on March 9, determining who will lead the country in the coming months.

Canada’s Liberal party votes for new Prime Minister amid Trudeau exit

France is preparing for another wave of political uncertainty after Prime Minister François Bayrou decided to push through the budget in a short while from now despite not having enough backing from political parties. Bayrou, despite opposition against several provisions of the budget, 2025 has decided to approve it.

French PM Bayrou uses special powers to push 2025 budget through Parliament

A recent poll shows that two-thirds of the French population are dissatisfied with the new Prime Minister Bayrou, reflecting growing discontent.

France: Two-Thirds Of French Unhappy With New PM Bayrou, Poll Reveals

The 102nd prime minister of Japan was elected by Shigeru Ishiba, the new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Ishiba promised his administration would restore the public's confidence, which had been damaged by the political funds scandal, boost the nation's economy, and strengthen defenses against threats to national security.

Shigeru Ishiba Starts Term as Japan's New Prime Minister

Russian President Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said on Friday, keeping Putin’s chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.

Russia: Putin aims for government continuity

Solomon Islands lawmakers selected Jeremiah Manele as their new Prime Minister on Thursday. Watch to know more.

Solomon Islands chooses 'China-friendly' Jeremiah Manele as PM

Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan will run in upcoming parliamentary elections from prison, his party said Wednesday, which legal experts said is possible while his appeal of his conviction in a corruption case is being considered.

Will Imran Khan be allowed to contest polls?

In Pakistan, after days of mulling the name of a new interim Prime Minister, the political parties have finally zeroed down on the individual who will be the interim prime minister.

Pakistan gets caretaker Prime Minister ahead of elections

The queen will not be at Buckingham palace or indeed at Windsor castle to oversee the handover from Boris Johnson to whoever the next prime minister is and this is due to the queen's ongoing mobility issues.

United Kingdom: Conservative leadership race: Queen to meet new PM at Balmoral retreat

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Nepal's New PM Delivers First Post-election Message in Rap Song

Japan gets its first female PM; markets cheer ‘Sanaenomics’ and fiscal plans

Japan: PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi, Takaichi receives 237 votes in Lower House

Japan: Sanae Takaichi elected new PM, Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan's first female PM

France protest: New PM faces protest on day 1, third PM in a year takes office

France protests: Macron faces fury over new PM appointment

France: Macron names ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM

Thailand names Anutin Charnvirakul as new Prime Minister

Canada elections 2025: Who will be the next Prime Minister?

Canada’s new PM Mark Carney challenges Trump amid trade tensions

Canada: Mark Carney takes defiant stance against threats from US President Trump

Canada: 59-year-old Mark Carney wins 85. 9% of ballots cast in leadership vote

Canada ruling party elects Mark Carney as new leader and next PM

Canada: Top candidates who could succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister

Canada’s Liberal party votes for new Prime Minister amid Trudeau exit

French PM Bayrou uses special powers to push 2025 budget through Parliament

France: Two-Thirds Of French Unhappy With New PM Bayrou, Poll Reveals

France: Two-Thirds Of French Unhappy With New PM Bayrou, Poll Reveals

Shigeru Ishiba Starts Term as Japan's New Prime Minister

Russia: Putin aims for government continuity

Solomon Islands chooses 'China-friendly' Jeremiah Manele as PM

Will Imran Khan be allowed to contest polls?

Pakistan gets caretaker Prime Minister ahead of elections

United Kingdom: Conservative leadership race: Queen to meet new PM at Balmoral retreat