1. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his resignation at a news conference, aimed at reducing internal confusion within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
2. Ishiba took office in October 2024, promising to address inflation and party reform, but the LDP has been embroiled in political fundraising scandals.
3. The LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the Lower House election and fell short of a majority in the Upper House election, leading to growing calls for Ishiba to take responsibility for the election results. His resignation was suggested after a meeting with former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro, who emphasized party unity.
2. Ishiba took office in October 2024, promising to address inflation and party reform, but the LDP has been embroiled in political fundraising scandals.
3. The LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their majority in the Lower House election and fell short of a majority in the Upper House election, leading to growing calls for Ishiba to take responsibility for the election results. His resignation was suggested after a meeting with former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro, who emphasized party unity.
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Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru resigned to reduce internal conflict in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He assumed office in October 2024, with promises of addressing inflation and party reform. However, the LDP has been entangled in political fundraising scandals, leading to a loss of