Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as Japan’s new prime minister after a decisive victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election on Friday, September 27. The 67-year-old Ishiba secured his position following a closely contested runoff against hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi, winning 215 votes to her 194. This marks Ishiba's fifth attempt to lead the party, succeeding current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Fumio Kishida Withdraws From Party Leadership Race: Japanese PM Tells His Ruling Party LDP He Will Not Run in Its September Leadership Vote.

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as Japan’s Next Prime Minister

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