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"You know, everyone always wants more, and I would obviously like even more freedom to do more things. But I think that we have to work within a cultural context. In the end, media are observers, and we are front row to history being made. We can't just go around giving our own opinions on things. There is space for that, obviously, and we have that, but that's a mix in the bigger picture," she said.

The blanket suspension drew criticism from civil society members, who said the measure collectively punished the city's population for a peaceful labour protest.

Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris came down sharply against the American Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a five-year-old child was taken to a detention centre in Texas.

The UAE continues to provide sustained humanitarian support to the people of Sudan as part of its long-standing commitment to addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Thousands of residents from Tirah Maidan have been forcibly displaced amid freezing winter conditions following a security operation, triggering a growing humanitarian crisis and sharp criticism of the state's handling of civilian populations in conflict zones.

Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received a direct public mandate for her leadership.