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Japan’s new PM dissolves the lower house of parliament to set up a snap election
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an Oct. 27 snap election.
Japan's new Prime Minister Ishiba dissolves lower House, Oct. 27 elections called
The new Japanese prime minister on Wednesday dissolved the Diet's lower House now setting the stage for a general election in a few short weeks as the Liberal Democratic Party clings to power.
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba confirmed as prime minister
The 67-year-old replaces outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Ishiba is seeking to unify the ruling party ahead of elections later this month.
Japan’s new Prime Minister Ishiba vows to push a strong defense under the Japan-US alliance
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.
Ishiba chosen as new prime minister of Japan
Japan's former defence minister, political veteran Shigeru Ishiba, has succeeded Fumio Kishida as the country's prime minister. As expected, the 67-year-old Ishiba was elected by a majority of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner Komeito in both houses of parliament on Tuesday.
Japan elects new prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba was elected as the new prime minister of Japan on Friday. The country’s governing political party, the Liberal Democratic Party, voted for the former minister of defense to lead the country. Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has primarily been the country’s ruling party since the end of World War II.
Japan's parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
The Japanese parliament officially elected Sigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida.
Japan's new prime minister dissolves the lower house of parliament to set up a snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office last week as Fumio Kishida resigned after corruption scandals.
Parliament Dissolved by New Japan PM, Snap Election Called
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is banking on his popularity, weak opposition as well as promised defense and demographic measures.
Japan PM calls snap election to 'create a new Japan'
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved parliament on Wednesday, saying that an election this month was a chance to "create a new Japan" by revitalising rural regions.
Japan: Japan’s premier dissolves parliament for snap election
October 08, 2024 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday dissolved the parliament to pave the way for an early election scheduled for Oct. 27, local media reported. Just eight days after taking office,
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Foreign Policy1d
Japan’s New Prime Minister Is Sitting on a Political Fault Line
No moment reveals new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s character better than his decision to challenge Shinzo Abe for ...
The Economist10d
Japan’s new prime minister is his own party’s sternest critic
Divine will or not, Mr Ishiba triumphed on his fifth attempt last week, and on October 1st he became Japan’s prime minister.
South Korea's Yoon, Japan's Ishiba meet on sidelines of ASEAN gathering
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held their first summit on Thursday, as the ...
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Stocks in Japan Tumble After Party’s Election of New Prime Minister
as Japan’s next prime minister. Mr. Ishiba narrowly defeated Sanae Takaichi, a disciple of Shinzo Abe who remains ...
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PM meets with the Prime Minister of Japan on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India Summit
PM @narendramodi and PM @shigeruishiba of Japan held excellent talks on the sidelines of the India-ASEAN Summit in Lao PDR.
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Strengthening ASEAN-Japan ties: Key messages from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
During the ASEAN-Japan Summit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Japan to enhance support for ASEAN businesses in joining ...