Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister | AP News
WEB4 days ago · The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing coalition controls parliament. Considered a defense policy expert, Ishiba secured a come-from-behind win against Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who hoped to become the country’s first female prime minister.
Japan's incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party
WEB1 day ago · Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.
New LDP party leader Shigeru Ishiba becomes Japan's prime …
WEB14 hours ago · TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Tuesday formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, as the country’s new prime minister. Ishiba was chosen as the party's ...
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's leader, winning on fifth attempt
WEB5 days ago · [1/9] Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a press conference after the LDP leadership election, in Tokyo, Japan September 27 ...
Japan democracy questioned as LDP starts another era in power
WEB1 day ago · The Liberal Democratic Party has ruled Japan for all but four of the past 69 years, leading some to ask whether its parliament is truly representative. 7 min.
The candidates to be Japan's next leader ... - Associated Press News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. They hope to shake off scandals that have dogged his …
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after ...
WEB4 days ago · Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s former defense minister, delivers his campaign speech for the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 ...
A sense of deja vu as Japan gears up for general election under …
WEB7 hours ago · TOKYO – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elects a new leader, who promptly calls a general election as one of his first acts in power. That was in October 2021, when Mr Fumio ...
Japan's scandal-hit ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba as next PM
WEBIshiba, 67, said he would clean up his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), revitalise the economy and address security threats after winning Friday's party election.
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
WEB14 hours ago · TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Tuesday formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, as the country’s new prime minister. Ishiba was chosen as the party's leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida, who then stepped down earlier on Tuesday to pave the way. Ishiba …