Japanese PM Ishiba retains role after election loss, faces gridlock, seeks coalition.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba retained his position in a parliamentary vote despite his ruling coalition suffering its worst election result in 15 years. Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and its partner lost their majority, forming a minority government that may face political gridlock. Ishiba plans to seek cooperation from the Democratic Party for the People to pass legislation, while also preparing to meet US President-elect Donald Trump and attend the G20 summit in Brazil.

November 10, 2024
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