Japan's Prime Minister Kishida resigns, paving way for successor Ishiba; snap election called, new policies proposed for security.

Shigeru Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party’s leader on Friday.

Shigeru Ishiba was chosen as the party’s leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida, who then stepped down earlier on Tuesday to pave the way.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Kishida and his ministers stepped down at a cabinet meeting Tuesday. Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party’s leader on Friday…

Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that PM Fumio Kishida and his ministers stepped down at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida resigns, paving way for successor Ishiba; snap election called, new policies proposed for security.

TOKYO: Shigeru Ishiba was set to be voted in by parliament as Japan's next prime minister on Tuesday (Oct 1) and unveil his Cabinet as he seeks to heal party divisions and

Japanese ruling party leader Shigeru Ishiba was elected prime minister in parliament on Tuesday, succeeding Fumio Kishida to take charge of the country at a time of low public confidence in politics, a shaky economy and mounting security threats. Ishiba, who was elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party last…

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.

Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The newly elected leader of Japan's ruling political party has selected his cabinet as the incoming prime minister.

TOKYO—Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, said Monday he plans to call a parliamentary election to be held on October 27 after he is elected as prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba was chosen as the Liberal Democratic Party’s leader on Friday and is assured to also succeed Fumio…

Shigeru Ishiba said he mentioned the date early for the logistical convenience of those who have to prepare on relatively short notice

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he plans to hold a general election on Oct 27. Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority and solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party. WHAT HAPPENS…

Japan's new ruling party leader Shigeru Ishiba selected seasoned lawmakers for its executive posts on Monday, following a hotly contested presidential election. Ishiba said Monday that a general election will be held on Oct 27. Ishiba made the announcement as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a day before…

Shigeru Ishiba plans to call a parliamentary election after being elected Prime Minister, emphasizing security and economic policies.

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, signaled continuity Sunday in his early decisions on key posts for his government, suggesting a desire for stability after an unpredictable leadership race. His picks for finance, defense and foreign minister, as well as the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary, appear to draw…

Ishiba won the LDP leadership race on Friday, clinching a run-off win after a contest among an unprecedentedly large field of nine candidates

TOKYO: Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday (Sep 30) he intended to call a snap election for Oct 27, after being voted leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last week. "It is important for the new government to be judged by the people as soon as possible and, if