Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election.

After less than a year in office, Shigeru Ishiba is already under pressure following an abysmal showing for his party in a ...

Takaichi and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa are seeking to become Japan’s first female leader. That, however, is largely in the hands of senior male veterans like former Prime Ministers Taro Aso ...

Kishida declared recently that he will not seek re-election to remain leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), thereby effectively announcing his resignation as prime minister come the ...

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Steps Down, Won't Seek Re-election | Firstpost America Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election as the leader of the ...

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on August 14, 2024. Kishida confirmed on August 14 that he will not seek re-election as ...

When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down on Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that has faced ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will not stand in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership contest in September, paving the way for a new prime minister this fall.

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at his office in Tokyo to announce he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.