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Pressure Mounts on Japan's PM Amid Election Defeat

7/27/2025

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Ishiba Faces Turmoil

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in turmoil as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces mounting pressure after a major election defeat. While some party members are calling for his resignation, a passionate crowd of 200 supporters rallied outside his office, urging him to remain. The LDP is set to hold a crucial meeting within a week to tackle these challenges head-on.

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Health Panel Urges Consolidation

A Japanese health ministry panel urges a consolidation of cancer surgeries and radiotherapies as the number of surgeons dwindles. With cancer patients projected to soar to over a million by 2040, surgeries may drop by 5% while radiotherapy demand could surge by 24%. The panel stresses the importance of delivering high-quality care through local collaboration.

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Ishiba Faces Turmoil

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is in turmoil as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces mounting pressure after a major election defeat. While some party members are calling for his resignation, a passionate crowd of 200 supporters rallied outside his office, urging him to remain. The LDP is set to hold a crucial meeting within a week to tackle these challenges head-on.

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