Shigeru Ishiba to Become Japan’s Prime Minister Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Tokyo, September 27, 2024 – Shigeru Ishiba, former defense minister, has been elected leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), positioning him as the country’s next prime minister. Ishiba will succeed Fumio Kishida, who is stepping down following corruption scandals that impacted the party’s approval ratings. Ishiba, 67, is set to face major domestic challenges, […]