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.
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.
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba sets Oct 27 date for snap election
WEB1 day ago · 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, 2024.
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's leader, winning on fifth attempt
WEB4 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 ...
Ishiba gets down to the business of forming new administration
WEB3 days ago · Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party holds a news conference after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo on Friday.
Who will become Japan's next prime minister? | AP News
WEB5 days ago · The candidates of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for the party’s upcoming presidential election attend the meeting of their speeches at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan Thursday, Sept.12, 2024. ... speaks next to another candidate former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during …
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.
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 ...
Japan LDP Party Elections - The New York Times
WEBSep 28, 2021 · The vote for a new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan is a staid affair, empty of any of the pomp and ceremony of party congresses in places such as the United States and China.