Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces resignation amid low popularity, economic struggles, and internal party issues.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces resignation due to low popularity, economic struggles, and internal party issues; expected to step down in September, triggering a leadership contest within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Kishida's three-year term was marked by political scandals, dwindling public support, and economic vulnerability. The party, which has governed Japan nearly uninterrupted since 1945, will determine Japan's new leader, with implications for the nation's political landscape and economic future.

August 14, 2024
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