A day of contrasts — from celebration to tragedy — defines today’s World in Focus.
Japan makes history as Sanae Takaichi becomes the nation’s first female Prime Minister, breaking a long-standing political glass ceiling. This event marks a Historic First in Japan.
In a devastating turn, the chess world mourns the passing of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who died at 29, leaving fans and peers in shock.
Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released detained UN staff following tense backchannel negotiations, while Delhi wakes up to a suffocating haze as post-Diwali air pollution hits critical levels.
All this and more — global headlines decoded in under three minutes, only on World in Focus.