Shigeru Ishiba: Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime …
Sep 26, 2024 · Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.
Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister | AP News
Sep 27, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing coalition controls parliament.
Japan's new PM dissolves the lower house of ... - Associated Press News
Oct 9, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved the lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election, asking people to trust the governing party’s policies even as critics said the vote comes far too soon.
Japan parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister …
Oct 2, 2024 · Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pledging to stick to the vital Japan-U.S. alliance while calling for it to be more equitable. He took office Tuesday vowing to tackle a slow economy and regain public trust before an upcoming election.
Shigeru Ishiba elected Japan's prime minister by Parliament ... - CBS News
Oct 1, 2024 · Tokyo — Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, as the country's new prime minister Tuesday. Ishiba was chosen as the party's...
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning …
Sep 27, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is set to become the country’s next prime minister.
Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
Oct 1, 2024 · Ishiba, who chosen as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new leader on Friday, replaces Fumio Kishida who stepped down after his government was dogged by multiple scandals.
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's leader, winning on fifth attempt
Sep 26, 2024 · TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalise the economy and see off security threats from powerful...
Shigeru Ishiba: Japan's incoming PM calls snap October election
Sep 30, 2024 · A mere three days after being elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling party, incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced plans for a snap election on 27 October.
Fifth time's a charm: Shigeru Ishiba set to be Japan PM after LDP …
Sep 27, 2024 · After five tries, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba will finally lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and Japan. The veteran Ishiba, who has also served as party secretary-general,...