**Headline:** Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Calls Early Election Amid Party Challenges
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, announced a snap election scheduled for January 23, 2026. The decision comes as her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces a series of scandals and internal political difficulties. Takaichi aims to reinforce her leadership and secure a stronger mandate from voters. The early …