Prime Minister of Japan

Mr. Shigeru Ishiba (standing) was elected Prime Minister by the Japanese Parliament on October 1, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

Japan has a new Prime Minister

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On October 1, the Japanese Parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the country's new prime minister.

Mr. Shigeru Ishiba (center) won the election for the leadership of Japan's ruling party LDP. Photo: AFP

Japan changes leadership, opens new era

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has chosen Shigeru Ishiba, 67, as its new president, succeeding Fumio Kishida.