Fifth time's the charm for former Japanese defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, who looks set to become the next prime minister after winning a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Fifth time's the charm for former Japan ese defence minister Shigeru Ishiba , who looks set to become the next prime minister after winning a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party . The 67-year-old was in a tight match with Sanae Takaichi, who had hoped to become Japan 's first female prime minister. The race was seen as one of the most unpredictable in decades, with a record nine candidates.
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