THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
July 21, 2025 at 17:59 JST
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a July 21 news conference. (Takeshi Iwashita)
Declaring a hiatus should not be allowed in national politics, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed July 21 to remain in office despite the disastrous showing in the Upper House election that saw his ruling coalition lose its majority. [Read More]
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