Sanae Takaichi replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party's disastrous election loss in July.

Takaichi, an admirer of Margaret Thatcher, is a social conservative and faces a range of challenges in office.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.

Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, sent his best wishes to Japan’s outgoing leader, Shigeru Ishiba, during their recent meeting. The gesture reflects

Sanae Takaichi, a self-described admirer of Margaret Thatcher, has become Japan’s first female prime minister after securing a strong parliamentary majority, the BBC reports. Known for her conservative stance and ties to the late Shinzo Abe, she faces public scepticism over whether her leadership will truly advance women’s rights. Taking office amid economic pressures and strained regional relations, Takaichi must also work to restore confidence in the scandal-hit Liberal Democratic Party. BBC News, Maghrebi

Sanae Takaichi, a self-described admirer of Margaret Thatcher, has become Japan’s first female prime minister...

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost of living and mounting debt.

Getty Images Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female prime minister Respected figure: Margaret Thatcher. Personal goal: To become Japan's Iron Lady. It was only after two failed attempts that Sanae Takaichi finally achieved her long-held ambition. In a historic parliamentary vote on 21 October, the 64-year-old was elected Japan's first female prime minister. She's a colourful figure on the right of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who talks tough on immigration and has some conservative views on women's equality.

Japan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a staunch defender of nuclear power who has vowed to put security at the heart of her government’s energy policy.

Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling party struck a coalition deal with a new partner expected to pull her governing bloc further to the right.