Japan snap elections: Takaichi-led LDP projected to storm back to power – top developments

[ad_1] File photo (Picture credit: AP) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is set for a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap lower house elections, according to exit polls and media projections. LDP projected to secure strong lower house majority Public broadcaster NHK said the LDP could win between 274 […]

‘Decided to resign’: Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down; hopes to avoid LDP split

[ad_1] Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (File photo) Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he will step down, amid mounting pressure from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to take responsibility for July’s upper house election defeat. “I have decided to resign from the position of president of the Liberal Democratic Party,” said […]