Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
Ishiba defeated economic security minister Sanae Takaichi in a runoff, after the two won the most votes in the first round in a crowded field of nine candidates.
27 Sep 03:10 · CNBC
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister
The scramble to replace current premier Fumio Kishida was sparked in August when he announced his intention to step down over a series of scandals that plunged the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) ratings to record lows.
27 Sep 00:57 · CNA
Ishiba to be Japan's next prime minister
The former defense minister won the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is all but assured to become prime minister after Fumio Kishida's said he would not stand for re-election.
27 Sep 06:41 · DW
Japan: Ex-Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba Wins Race To Become Next PM
Former Japanese defense minister Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest, making him the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
27 Sep 06:58 · abp Live
Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's PM after winning party vote
Ishiba, 67, beat hawkish Sanae Takaichi a run-off
27 Sep 06:37 · Gulf News
Japan ruling party votes for next PM
TOKYO: Japan's ruling party will choose the nation's leader in a vote on Friday, with three frontrunners: the surfing son of a former prime minister, ...
27 Sep 02:33 · theSun
A crucial party election Friday will determine Japan’s new prime minister
A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation’s new prime minister.
26 Sep 18:18 · The Seattle Times
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