Shigeru Ishiba resigned as Japan’s Prime Minister after less than a year in office, triggered by the Liberal Democratic Party’s electoral setbacks. His decision follows a historic defeat in parliamentary elections and pressure from rivals. Ishiba will initiate a party leadership contest to pick his successor, paving the way for new leadership contenders. Post navigation Mangaluru Shramadan: Volunteers join hands to clean Kadri Temple and memorial ‘Strength of BJP’: PM Modi sits in last row during NDA workshop; MP shares photo