In a seismic shift for Japanese politics, heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba declares his candidacy for the ruling LDP leadership, directly challenging embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ahead of a pivotal September vote.
Veteran powerbroker Shigeru Ishiba's shock resignation rocks Japan's ruling LDP, leaving the next Prime Minister to confront a relentless demographic crisis of ageing and depopulation.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces sudden resignation following ruling party's devastating loss in Tokyo assembly elections, triggering political upheaval.
In a stunning political move, veteran Japanese lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba resigns from the ruling LDP, dealing a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's already fragile administration amid plummeting approval ratings.
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba withdraws from the race to lead Japan's ruling party, reshaping the political landscape ahead of key elections.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vows to stay in office despite a sharp decline in public support, as his party faces mounting criticism over economic policies and political scandals.