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Recent discussions on Japan's imperial succession may reflect a nostalgia for the pre-war imperial era, contradicting the constitutional role of the Emperor as a symbol. The debate highlights tensions between conservative desires and the post-war constitutional framework.
President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on Thursday aiming to restrict birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his first attempt. The orders target narrow exceptions and 'birth tourism,' but are expected to face legal challenges.
Zimbabwe's Senate has voted to pass a constitutional amendment allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term until 2030, a move opposition groups denounce as a 'constitutional coup'. The amendment also replaces direct presidential elections with parliamentary appointment, raising fears of further authoritarian consolidation.
