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Shigeru Ishiba becomes Japan’s prime minister

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Shigeru Ishiba became Japan’s prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party’s popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China’s military build-up.

Japan’s parliament, where his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has a majority, approved the appointment of 67-year-old Ishiba in a televised vote.

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Shigeru Ishiba becomes Japan’s prime minister

Last Update : 07:12:42 am, Tuesday, 1 October 2024

International Desk

Shigeru Ishiba became Japan’s prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to restore the ruling party’s popularity and tackle a demographic crisis, a lacklustre economy and fears over China’s military build-up.

Japan’s parliament, where his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has a majority, approved the appointment of 67-year-old Ishiba in a televised vote.