Shigeru Ishiba
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 and South Korea strengthen ties ahead of Trump summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hosted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Tokyo for a visit aimed at reaffirming security cooperation and showcasing friendly ties between the two East Asian neighbors. The meeting comes as both countries face common challenges from their mutual ally, the United States. During their meeting, Ishiba and Lee discussed […]
Japan’s PM Vows to Stay in Office Despite Election Defeat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has firmly denied reports that he plans to resign following his Liberal Democratic Party’s historic defeat in the weekend election. Ishiba emphasized his commitment to ensuring the proper implementation of the new tariff deal agreed upon with the United States. The agreement, unveiled on Tuesday, lowers tariffs on imports of […]
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 […]