Shigeru Ishiba to Resign Amid Party Pressure
Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, announces his intention to resign amid increasing pressure from his party following a significant electoral defeat. Ishiba, who resisted internal criticisms for weeks, faces an imminent leadership challenge within his party that could signal a vote of no confidence.
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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced his intention to resign amid heightened pressure from his Liberal Democratic Party.
The move comes after a significant loss in the July parliamentary elections, for which Ishiba has been blamed by many within his party's rightwing faction.
This announcement precedes a crucial party meeting where a potential leadership election looms, effectively serving as a vote of no confidence in Ishiba's leadership.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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