Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as LDP leader, sparking a leadership contest.

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will not run for a second term as LDP leader in September, sparking a leadership contest to replace him as Japan's leader. Kishida's decision comes amid declining public support, corruption scandals, and local election losses. As the LDP controls both houses of parliament, the new leader will likely become the next prime minister, dealing with issues such as increasing living costs, geopolitical tensions, and the potential return of Donald Trump as US president.

August 14, 2024
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