BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

Junko Koeda, a new member of the Bank of Japan Policy Board, attends an introductory press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on March 26, 2025. The former economics professor at Waseda University became the nine-person board's second female member.

BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

Junko Koeda, a new member of the Bank of Japan Policy Board, attends an introductory press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on March 26, 2025. The former economics professor at Waseda University became the nine-person board's second female member.

BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

BOJ introduces 2nd female Policy Board member

Junko Koeda, a new member of the Bank of Japan Policy Board, attends an introductory press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on March 26, 2025. The former economics professor at Waseda University became the nine-person board's second female member.

Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

2 women break all-male grip in Shimane prefectural assembly

2 women break all-male grip in Shimane prefectural assembly

MATSUE, Japan - Keiko Shiraishi (57), a former employee of the Shimane prefectural government, raises her arms in victory after winning a seat in the prefectural assembly election on April 8, breaking the all-male grip in the prefectural legislature for the first time in four years. The election also produced a second female assembly member, Tomoko Sumi, 52, a former Matsue city employee.

Hungarian parliament elects Katalin Novak as president

STORY: Hungarian parliament elects Katalin Novak as president DATELINE: March 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hungarian parliament STORYLINE: The Hungarian parliament on Thursday elected Katalin Novak as the country's first female president for a five-year term, winning over economist Peter Rona in a vote split along party lines. Novak, a former member of the government as minister without a portfolio for family affairs, is taking over from incumbent president Janos Ader, who is ending his second term as president. Hungary's president is not a member of any political party and represents the unity of the Hungarian state. The Hungarian president's duties are largely ceremonial. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Budapest. (XHTV)

Chindon-ya competition held in Toyama

Chindon-ya competition held in Toyama

A chindon-ya group from Tokyo performs during the all-Japan chindon-ya competition in Toyama on April 10, 2016. The all-female, three-member team won the event for the second straight year. A chindon-ya is a group of traditional street performers dressed in bright-colored clothes and makeup, playing musical instruments and hired as part of an advertising campaign. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

2 women break all-male grip in Shimane prefectural assembly

2 women break all-male grip in Shimane prefectural assembly

MATSUE, Japan - Keiko Shiraishi (57), a former employee of the Shimane prefectural government, raises her arms in victory after winning a seat in the prefectural assembly election on April 8, breaking the all-male grip in the prefectural legislature for the first time in four years. The election also produced a second female assembly member, Tomoko Sumi, 52, a former Matsue city employee. (Kyodo)