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Japan's PM Ishiba Resigns, Sparks Leadership Battle

7/25/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to resign by August after a crushing defeat in the July 20 upper house election. His exit ignites a fierce leadership battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is grappling with a loss of parliamentary majority. Key contenders for his position include Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi, and Toshimitsu Motegi.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to resign by August after a crushing defeat in the July 20 upper house election. His exit ignites a fierce leadership battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which is grappling with a loss of parliamentary majority. Key contenders for his position include Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi, and Toshimitsu Motegi.