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A loss for Ishiba could worsen political instability in the face of US tariffs and rising prices
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical test in Sunday’s upper house election. A loss could deepen political ...
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'Clumsy' Japanese PM Ishiba's future in the balance
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister ...
Taipei Times8h
‘Clumsy’ Shigeru Ishiba’s future is in the balance
Ishiba, 68, a self-confessed defense “geek,” is the son of a regional governor and is from Japan’s small Christian minority.
US Treasury's Bessent believes good tariff deal is possible, Japan PM Ishiba says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that their countries can reach a "good ...
Japan’s ruling LDP, PM Ishiba set for ‘historic loss’ in upper house election snub
Ruling coalition predicted to lose majority and will have to seek partners to maintain power, with Ishiba expected to make ...
AFP on MSN10h
Fukushima soil delivered to Ishiba's office for reuse
With few willing to take the contaminated earth, the government took it upon itself to reuse some of the soil to show it is not dangerous.
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The Manila Times on MSN8h
‘Clumsy’ Japanese PM Ishiba’s future hangs
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty-gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister ...
Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Shigeru Ishiba
Opinion polls suggest Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito may fall short of the 50 seats needed ...
The Japan Times1d
Ishiba and Bessent say 'good' trade agreement still possible
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent to continue talks vigorously with Japan’s chief ...