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Japan

Shigeru Ishiba Urged to Resign After Election Defeat and Tariff Crisis

Shigeru Ishiba urged to resign after election defeat, as members of his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) publicly demand accountability. On Tuesday, pressure intensified...

Record Number of Women Win Japan Upper House Election in 2025

A record number of women win Japan upper house election in a landmark result for gender representation. On Sunday, 42 women secured seats in...

Shigeru Ishiba Resists Consumption Tax Cut Despite Election Setback and Inflation Pressure

Shigeru Ishiba resists consumption tax cut even after his coalition suffered a major setback in Sunday’s upper house election. Meanwhile, opposition parties are intensifying...

Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Stay After Election Defeat and Rising Opposition Pressure

Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay after election defeat, even as party criticism and opposition momentum grow rapidly. On Monday, the embattled prime minister insisted...

Japan’s Upper House Election High-Stakes Vote Could Shape Nation’s Future

Japan’s Upper House election is now in full swing as citizens head to polling stations nationwide. The outcome may determine whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba...

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