Sanae Takaichi became country’s head of government last month
Discrimination, lack of legal recognition undermine progress
Protests forced then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign in August 2024
Sanseitō on July 20 won 14 House of Councillors seats
Homosexuality remains punishable by death in country
March 28 quake killed thousands, devastated country’s second-largest city
Sahitya Akademi seen as mirror of government’s cultural agenda
Nagoya High Court this month ruled lack of legal recognition is unconstitutional
Chief prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Taliban leaders behind human rights abuses
OYO Rooms issued directive on Jan. 9, requires proof of relationship
