Event Brief
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as PM
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM ET
Summary: Sanae Takaichi was formally reappointed as prime minister by Emperor Naruhito.
WHO: Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: Reappointed as prime minister
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:37 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: Formal reappointment by Emperor Naruhito
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