Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday announced his resignation, citing internal differences within the ruling party. The announcement was made through an official statement.
The development comes after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition lost its majority in the Upper House of Parliament during the July elections, weakening Ishiba’s political standing.
BREAKING. Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba RESIGNS after backlash over humiliating trade deal with USA.
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Ishiba, a veteran leader who entered Parliament at the age of 29 after a career in banking, has played a pivotal role in Japanese politics over the decades. Known for voicing strong opinions on government policies, he has previously served as Defense Minister and Agriculture Minister.
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BREAKING: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to step down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for its big loss in the July parliamentary election, Japanese television reports. https://t.co/uRULn7FOjY
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