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Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain despite speculation, says he will focus on new US trade deal
TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan ...
LDP-Komeito coalition more precarious after drubbing at polls
The ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lost its majority in the Upper House election on July 20, ...
Japan PM Ishiba denies reports saying he may resign soon, says he wants to oversee U.S. tariff deal
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied reports he plans to announce his resignation over a historic defeat of his ...
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to step down
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will step down following his ruling coalition’s defeat in the Upper House election, ...
Japan's Ishiba denies reports he will resign, says he will focus on trade deal with the US
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has denied reports of his resignation, despite growing pressure to step down over the ...
Japan's PM faces pressure as ruling coalition set to lose majority
Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba faces mounting political pressure as his ruling coalition is set to lose its majority in the ...
Anti-vaxxers inspired by Trump and Reform UK make big gains in Japan
Populist Sanseito’s rise is eroding the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s dominance and reshaping Japan’s traditionally staid ...
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs after a weekend election defeat left his ...
'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election, gaining support ...