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Japan's new PM Shigeru Ishiba's approval ratings fall as election approaches
As Japan’s general election on October 27 approaches, Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba’s approval ratings have fallen and a survey suggests that the ruling coalition would struggle to win a majority
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba faces uphill battle snap election amid scandal fallout. What’s at stake?
Japan’s upcoming election will test Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s leadership amid scandals within the ruling LDP. Polls suggest the party may lose seats, raising questions about his capability during economic uncertainty and tensions with China,
Japan Election Campaigns Kick Off, PM Shigeru Ishiba Seeks To Retain Party's Majority
Key issues include price rises, regional security, and disquiet over scandals in Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan PM Facing Lukewarm Approval Ahead Of Election
Approval ratings for Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have fallen ahead of an October 27 general election, one weekend poll showed, with another survey suggesting the ruling coalition could struggle to secure a majority.
Japan PM Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine ahead of election
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea which views the shrine as a symbol of Japan's militaristic past.
Japan: PM Shigeru Ishiba's Approval Rating Slips
Approval ratings for Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have dropped ahead of the October 27 general election, according to one weekend poll, while another suggests the ruling coalition may struggle to obtain a majority.
Japan’s New Leader Is Scrambling to Stem the Electoral Bleeding
The ruling party looks set for a bruising election night. The question for its leader Shigeru Ishiba is how bad the damage will be.
Bad Polls for Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Cloud BOJ Rate Path
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition is continuing to soften in the runup to this coming ...
Japan's Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, angering S.Korea, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing ...
Explainer-What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 election
Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his ...
Video Shows Aftermath of Firebomb Attack at Ruling Party HQ in Japan
A man threw Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters, hitting a car and setting a brief blaze.
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Commentary: PM Ishiba’s grand vision for Japan defence finds little support, even at home
With an election looming, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has good reason to moderate his stance on divisive national ...
Japan PM Ishiba sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of ...
Japan’s governing party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
A man has thrown several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, according to public broadcaster ...