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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is increasingly using her official residence next to her office for work, claiming it maximises her efficiency. But not everyone agrees. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/japan-sanae-takaichi-work-from-home-official-residence-14040398.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

After bruised hands and swollen ankles, Donald Trump's weight gain has become the focus of attention. The US president has put on 10 kilos in three years, with experts noting that he's just shy of the obesity mark. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/donald-trump-weight-gain-health-rumours-doctors-concern-14040382.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

US President Trump’s “Economic D-Day” could push Iran’s already-struggling economy closer to the edge — but can Washington’s toughest sanctions yet force Tehran to negotiate? Here’s everything you need to know. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/can-iran-survive-trumps-economic-d-day-14040353.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A primary objective of Ajit Doval’s mission is to lay the political and operational groundwork for a potential bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi in September on the sidelines of the Brics Summit. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/can-nsa-ajit-doval-beijing-visit-sooth-india-china-ties-before-brics-14040317.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

India has its own version of the Kalashnikov. It has successfully tested the AK-203, produced at an Amethi facility. The homemade rifle is dubbed Sher. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/ak-203-rifle-sher-made-in-india-amethi-test-fired-defence-manufacturing-14040315.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social