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Japan’s ruling party to elect new Prime Minister after PM Ishiba’s resignation
Japan‘s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to choose its next leader on October 4, following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation on Sunday. Ishiba stepped down after facing major electoral setbacks, including a crushing loss in July’s upper-house elections. The party’s next leader will likely become Japan’s prime minister if they secure a majority in […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba resigns amid coalition’s historic election defeat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation as president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following a historic defeat in the July election. Ishiba’s decision comes after weeks of resistance to calls for his resignation from within the party. Initially, he wanted to ensure the proper implementation of a tariff deal struck with […]
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised for Historic Loss
Japan’s ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to lose its majority in the upper house election, according to exit polls. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito are forecast to secure between 32 and 51 seats, short of the 50 seats needed to retain control of the 248-seat […]