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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) is formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) is formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers weigh a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog pup is pictured at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with a Kunming dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in drug searching at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Police dog trainers train a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

Kunming dog pups have fun at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Malinois dog at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer trains a Kunming dog in explosive detection at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A police dog trainer plays with Kunming dog pups at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Dog Base - China

A Kunming dog undergoes a drug searching training at the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, January 5, 2026. The Kunming dog is a unique breed developed by the Ministry of Public Security's Kunming police dog base through more than six decades of work. It was bred using local canine resources through the efforts of several generations of police dog professionals. In 1988, the breed passed ministry-level verification and was formally named the "Kunming dog," marking its official recognition within China's policing system. The breed is now widely deployed by China's public security authorities, customs, fire services and the military, performing roles including tracking, detection, security protection, and rescue operations. Developed domestically, it is well-adapted to China's diverse climates, terrains and operational environments. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Yongwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Trade curbs on all eels rejected

The parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating the international trade of endangered species, hold a plenary session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Dec. 4, 2025. A proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions, was formally rejected during the session.

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Inauguration of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda (L), and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama are pictured after being formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Inauguration of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the prime minister's office in Tokyo to be formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Inauguration of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) is formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (front, L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after being elected as the nation's first female prime minister by parliament on Oct. 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back, L) attended the ceremony.

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Inauguration of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) is formally inaugurated in a ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after being elected as the nation's first female prime minister by parliament on Oct. 21, 2025. Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back, L) attended the ceremony.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (2nd from L), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, heads to the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he had formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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Former President Sarkozy on His Way To The Tribunal - Paris

Former French President Sarkozy on his way to the tribunal, on October 13, 2025 in Paris, France. Nicolas Sarkozy was formally requested to attend the national financial prosecutor's office on Monday to be informed of the conditions of his immediate imprisonment, following his sentencing to five years in prison in the "Libyan Trial". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former President Sarkozy on His Way To The Tribunal - Paris

Former French President Sarkozy on his way to the tribunal, on October 13, 2025 in Paris, France. Nicolas Sarkozy was formally requested to attend the national financial prosecutor's office on Monday to be informed of the conditions of his immediate imprisonment, following his sentencing to five years in prison in the "Libyan Trial". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former President Sarkozy on His Way To The Tribunal - Paris

Former French President Sarkozy on his way to the tribunal, on October 13, 2025 in Paris, France. Nicolas Sarkozy was formally requested to attend the national financial prosecutor's office on Monday to be informed of the conditions of his immediate imprisonment, following his sentencing to five years in prison in the "Libyan Trial". Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Recognizes State Of Palestine At UN - NYC

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (on the screen) speaks via video during the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution held at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine, joining most of the other UN member states that have already done so. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine to push for a "two-state solution," as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive and annexation in Gaza despite mounting global condemnation. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Recognizes State Of Palestine At UN - NYC

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (front) speaks during the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine, joining most of the other UN member states that have already done so. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine to push for a "two-state solution," as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive and annexation in Gaza despite mounting global condemnation. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Recognizes State Of Palestine At UN - NYC

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud (L) co-chair the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2025. Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine, joining most of the other UN member states that have already done so. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine to push for a "two-state solution," as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive and annexation in Gaza despite mounting global condemnation. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Recognizes State Of Palestine At UN - NYC

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (on screens) speaks via video during the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution held at the UN headquarters in New York, Sept. 22, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine, joining most of the other UN member states that have already done so. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine to push for a "two-state solution," as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive and annexation in Gaza despite mounting global condemnation. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Takaichi announces bid for LDP leadership

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, formally announcing her candidacy for the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Kyodo)

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