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Japanese PM Ishiba Defies Pressure After Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

Japanese PM Ishiba Defies Pressure After Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

Japanese PM Ishiba Defies Pressure After Coalition Loses Upper House Majority Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has declared his intention to remain in office despite his ruling coalition facing a significant defeat in Sunday’s upper house election. Exit polls and early projections indicate that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito have lost their majority in the powerful 248-seat chamber, a result Ishiba described as “harsh” but one he “solemnly accepts.” The election, held amidst widespread voter…

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Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Ishiba’s Leadership Challenged

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Ishiba’s Leadership Challenged

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Ishiba’s Leadership Challenged Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Komeito, are projected to have lost their majority in the Upper House, according to media reports released Sunday. This significant defeat could trigger Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation or lead to a period of political deadlock within parliament. The election saw a notable surge in support for populist opposition parties, particularly the Democratic Party for the People and Sanseito,…

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