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Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election

WORLD
19-01-2026 17:28 HKT
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Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi (Reuters)
Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi (Reuters)
Sanae Takaichidissolveparliament

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