Published On: Fri, Sep 27th, 2024

Japan’s former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba set to become next PM

Former Japanese defence minister Shigeru Ishiba waves.

Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s prime minister after winning a closely fought contest on Friday in his fifth and what he called final attempt to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

CBC | World News

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Japan’s former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba set to become next PM