Japanese PM Eyes Resignation Amid LDP Pressure, US Trade Deal Stirs Questions
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba considers resignation amid LDP pressure following election loss, as US-Japan trade deal adds complexity to political landscape.
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Japan’s PM Holds Firm After Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay in office after coalition fails to secure upper house majority amid rising voter discontent and Sanseito’s nationalist gains.
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Ishiba Vows to Stay
Japan’s ruling coalition loses upper house majority, weakening PM Ishiba’s position amid US trade talks. Analysts speculate leadership challenges ahead.
Shigeru Ishiba Reelected as Japan’s Prime Minister Amid Political Shakeup
Shigeru Ishiba has been reelected as Japan’s Prime Minister after securing the most votes in the Japanese Diet, despite his party losing its majority in a recent general election.
Japan PM Ishiba Vows to Stay On Despite Election Debacle
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay in office despite the ruling party’s worst election result in 15 years, pledging reforms and maintaining the coalition government.
Japan’s LDP Election Chief Shinjiro Koizumi Resigns After Election Setback
Japan’s LDP election chief Shinjiro Koizumi resigns after the party suffers its worst election result since 2009, falling short of a majority in parliament. Coalition partner Komeito’s leader also hints at resignation.
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Majority in Lower House
Japan’s ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito lost its majority in the lower house, signaling political shifts as opposition parties gain ground and inter-party negotiations intensify.
Race for Japan’s Next Prime Minister Begins as LDP Sets Election Date
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