Ishiba, who wants an “Asian NATO” to counter security threats from China and North Korea, is the Liberal Democratic Party’s ...

Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister known for his plainspoken opinions, will replace Fumio Kishida next week.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 27 TOKYO -- Japanese Prime ...

With seven men and two women in the race, former defence minister Ishiba (67), national economic security minister Takaichi ...

Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister.

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to formally take office later in the day.

Kishida's Legacy: Scandals and Compromise at Home, Global Respect for Security and Diplomacy TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down Tuesday, handing over leadership to ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will resign Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who says he plans to call a snap election for Oct. 27.