Shigeru Ishiba

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Japan and U.S. Leaders to Honor Iwo Jima Battle in Historic Memorial

  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend the memorial service on Iwo Jima in late March with U.S. Secretary of…

Shigeru Ishiba’s First Official Trip to Malaysia as Japan’s Prime Minister

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Malaysia today for a two-day official visit since he took office in October…

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Stay Despite Coalition’s Poor Election Performance

Despite a notable loss in parliamentary elections when the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) fell short of…

Japan’s General Election: A Crucial Test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Amid Political Turmoil

Set for Sunday, Japan's general election marks a turning point for recently appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he tries…

Shigeru Ishiba Set to Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister Amid Party Divisions and Snap Election Preparations

On Tuesday, 67-year-old former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to be formally voted in by parliament as Japan's next…

Shigeru Ishiba’s Rise to Power: A Shift Towards Militarization and Nationalism in Japan

On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan selected Shigeru Ishiba as their new president; this will see him…