Shigeru Ishiba Set to Become Next Japan PM
Shigeru Ishiba, the former defense minister, is poised to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the leadership vote of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The 67-year-old train enthusiast, known for his pragmatic approach to governance, beat his rival Sanae Takaichi, an arch-nationalist, by 215 votes to 194 in a runoff held on Friday. … Read more