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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at LDP's new year event

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to kick off the new year at its headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is pictured with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (2nd from R), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, inspects a patrol boat Japan provided to the Philippine Coast Guard on Jan. 7, 2026, in Manila.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (C), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press following talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro in Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoroin Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during the new year's kick-off meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan opposition party leader Noda

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Japan opposition party leader Noda

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Kennedy Delivers 1980 Keynote Address

New York, NY - (FILE) -- United States Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy (Democrat of Massachusetts) arrives to deliver the keynote speech at the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York, New York on Tuesday, August 12, 1980. With him is his wife, Joan. Kennedy challenged incumbent President Jimmy Carter for his party's 1980 nomination. Kennedy ended his speech with the words "For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.".Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Joan Kennedy Attends Shriver Fund Raiser

Joan Kennedy, wife of United States Senator Edward M (Teddy) Kennedy (Democrat of Massachusetts), attends a fund raiser at the home of 1972 Democratic Party nominee for Vice President of the US Sergeant Shriver at the Shriver home in Rockville, Maryland on October 15, 1972. The event featured a concert by Neil Diamond and raised over $17,000.00. Photo by LC Cohen / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

An official of the Union Election Commission displays a ballot to count during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM's Erroneous Remarks On Taiwan Spark Rally In Tokyo - Japan

Mizuho Fukushima, leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party, delivers a speech during a rally in front of the Japanese Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 23, 2025. Japanese citizens held a rally on Tuesday evening in front of the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo, demanding that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan and criticizing comments by a senior government official advocating nuclear armament. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giuseppe Provenzano of the Democratic Party. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giuseppe Provenzano of the Democratic Party. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan LDP's new poster

A new poster of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, its leader, is pictured at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Japan LDP's new poster

A new poster of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, its leader, is pictured at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Informateur Sybrand Buma Continues To Speak With Party Leaders - The Hague

THE HAGUE - Jesse Klaver (GreenLeft-Labour Party), Dilan Yesilgoz (People's Party for Freedom and Democracy), Joost Eerdmans (JA21), Henri Bontenbal (Christian Democratic Appeal), and Rob Jetten (Democrats 66). Informateur Sybrand Buma will continue to speak with party leaders about the situation, on December 5, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM