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Japan’s likely next leader Ishiba says he will call election for October 27

September 30, 2024 admin

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, the Liberal Democratic Party speaks during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, to announce that he plans to call a parliamentary election on October 27 | Photo Credit: AP Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, said Monday (September…

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Shigeru Ishiba: Old hand, new role

September 28, 2024 admin

Amid scandals and turmoil, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has selected former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader. On Tuesday, he will also take on the role of Prime Minister, as the LDP holds a majority in Parliament. Of late, the ruling dispensation, which has been in power in Japan for most…

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Former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party

September 27, 2024 admin

Shigeru Ishiba waves hands at his supporters after he was elected as new head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP), during the party’s leadership election on September 27, 2024, in Tokyo. | Photo Credit: AP Former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba won an election to lead Japan’s governing party on Friday (September 27, 2024) and…

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