Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, secured its largest electoral victory in its 71-year history on Sunday, February 8, 2026, according to NPR. This landslide win, fueled by the popularity of Japan's first female prime minister, sets the stage for Takaichi to pursue a conservative agenda that she acknowledges could "split public opinion," as reported by NPR.
The snap elections for the lower house saw the LDP achieve a supermajority, solidifying Takaichi's position and her ability to implement her political vision. The victory was a significant milestone for the party, marking its most substantial electoral success in its history, according to NPR.
In other international developments, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the U.S. has set a June deadline for the war between Kyiv and Moscow to end, as reported by NPR. This announcement comes amidst ongoing discussions between Washington and Russia regarding significant economic deals.
Meanwhile, a Hong Kong court sentenced media tycoon Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old activist and publisher, to 20 years in prison under China's national security law, according to NPR.
In Iran, security forces have expanded their crackdown on dissent, targeting figures within the country's reformist movement, as reported by The Associated Press via NPR. This action follows the violent suppression of nationwide protests, which resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of detentions.
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