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World - The New York Times
Live Updates: Israel Conducts Raids in Lebanon to Set Up Possible Invasion, Officials Say
Military officials said no decision had yet been made about whether or when to launch a major ground operation targeting Hezbollah. An Israeli airstrike killed a Hamas leader in Lebanon, extending ...8 minutes ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Hezbollah acting leader vows to fight Israel
Hezbollah’s new acting leader on Monday pledged to keep fighting Israel and said the Lebanese militant group was ready for any ground invasion after its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an ...54 minutes ago - Israel -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Hamas Leader in Lebanon Was Also a U.N. Staffer
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, known as Unrwa, acknowledged that Fateh al-Sharif was placed on leave without pay in March after it launched an investigation into his political activities.1 hour ago -
World - The New York Times
As Mexico’s President Steps Down, Some Laud His Legacy, but Others Fear It
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lifted millions out of poverty while eroding democratic norms, allowing his nationalist political movement to expand its sway.2 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office
Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
The next GOP Senate leader must reform a broken institution
Getting Republicans into the majority is important, but equally as important is making sure that the Senate is reformed to reestablish the deliberative nature of the body.5 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed
Hezbollah's deputy leader vows to fight on, says group prepared for long war in his first speech since leader was killed5 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Trial of Le Pen in France Complicates Far-Right Leader's Move to Mainstream
The threat of conviction comes at a crucial juncture for the far-right leader, whose party has gained unprecedented sway over France’s new government.5 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Israel targets central Beirut
Also in today’s newsletter, Japan’s incoming prime minister calls snap election and US death toll from tropical storm Helene nears 1006 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
This Podcaster’s Superpower Can Be Summed Up In One Word
“Hello Monday” host Jessi Hempel has interviewed hundreds of leaders and career experts. But her superpower is listening.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Hamas leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli airstrike
Hamas' leader in Lebanon is the latest Palestinian militant group commander killed there by Israeli airstrikes in recent days, including Hezbollah's longtime chief, Hassan Nasrallah.6 hours ago - Israel -
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Business - The New York Times
Japan’s Nikkei Tumbles After Party’s Election of New Prime Minister
Stocks dropped after Japan’s governing party chose Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of the country’s longstanding ultralow interest rates, as its leader.7 hours ago - Japan -
Top stories - NBC News
Japan's incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party
Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.8 hours ago - Japan -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s incoming PM calls snap October election as shares sink
Nikkei 225 drops almost 5% as markets assess new leader who is expected to back BoJ’s rate rises8 hours ago - Japan -
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Business - CNBC
Here’s why Japan’s stocks are plunging after Shigeru Ishiba’s win
Shigeru Ishida had beaten Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in the final round of the Liberal Democratic Party election on Friday.10 hours ago - Japan -
Business - Financial Times
‘Hizbollah is voiceless’: Lebanon’s most powerful force reels from loss of leader
Israel’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah shakes militant group and raises fears of civil strife in a fragile nation12 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s biggest pension fund faces more pressure to deliver
Changes to GPIF’s investment policies to take on more risk have been lauded — but the country’s system is under strain12 hours ago - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports
The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party. Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru ...13 hours ago - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll passes 100
Airstrike on Sunday night marks the first time the IDF has struck Beirut outside its southern suburbs since 2006; Israel launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. See all our ...15 hours ago - Israel -
World - ABC News
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
There's new fallout in the following the killing of Hezbollah leader
There's new fallout from the killing of the Hezbollah leader in Lebanon. Its ally, Iran, is now pledging revenge. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
What are the four candidates’ pitches to become next Tory leader?
How Jenrick, Badenoch, Cleverly and Tugendhat stand on immigration, the economy and foreign policy . Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat will be using the first ...22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Mark Kelly: IDF sent 'powerful message' to Hezbollah with death of leader
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sent the Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah a “powerful message” with the death of its leader. “Well, I think the IDF ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Cousin of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah emerging as his replacement
Israel's military said Saturday that it had killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and a cousin of his is already emerging as his replacement who could rule the terrorist organization in a ...23 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Sen. Mark Kelly says it’s ‘good’ that Hezbollah leader Nasrallah is dead
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) reacts to the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, saying he hopes conflict in the northern part of Israel does not escalate.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Middle East remains on edge after Israel kills Hezbollah leader
The Middle East is on edge days after Israel took out the top leader of the terrorist group Hezbollah. The U.S. embassy is telling Americans in the area to get out while they can. NBC’s Richard ...Yesterday - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election as Japan’s next leader expected to rattle stock market
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumblingYesterday - Japan -
Business - CNBC
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 food I must have in my kitchen
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her top kitchen must-have.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Japan’s unexpected choice of prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba needs to show pragmatism to make his administration a successYesterday - Japan -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
In Japan, He Adds Color to the Tatami Tradition
Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black.Yesterday - Japan -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s magic bullet: 60 years of the train that helped rebuild the idea of a country
Over just a few days in 1964, the launch of the shinkansen and the Tokyo Olympics trumpeted the emergence of a new economic and democratic power. At 6am on 1 October 1964, two trains set off in ...Yesterday -