Published 09/27/2024 6:52:00 a.m.

Japan’s ruling party elects Shigeru Ishiba as new prime minister

Japan's ruling LDP elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister, replacing Fumio Kishida amid concerns over rising living costs and security issues in East Asia.
Ishiba, 67, will officially become prime minister in parliament next Tuesday, and attention will focus on his plans for a general election.
After joining parliament in 1986, Ishiba, a former defense minister, gained public support but was previously sidelined by Kishida within the LDP.

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BBC News

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The Hindu

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The Independent

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CBC News

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NDTV

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09/27/2024 12:02:51 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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