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Is Japan's Prime Minister quitting?

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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies he plans to quit despite his party's election defeat. He has publicly stated he will remain in office, though faces significant pressure and speculation about his future.

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Japan's PM denies plans to quit after election drubbing
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Reuters
2 days ago
Japan's PM denies plans to quit after election drubbing

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denies he has decided to step down, calling media reports about his resignation completely unfounded.

Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
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Reuters
4 days ago
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat

Prime Minister Ishiba vows to remain in office after his coalition's election defeat, stating he is not currently thinking of a deadline for how long he will continue.

Japan risks policy paralysis after ruling coalition's election loss
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CNBC
4 days ago
Japan risks policy paralysis after ruling coalition's election loss

Prime Minister Ishiba may try to stay on for the prime minister's job and is expected to hold a press conference to clarify his intentions.

Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house
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Reuters
4 days ago
Japan's ruling coalition loses control of upper house

Asked whether he intended to stay on as prime minister and party leader, Ishiba replied, 'that's right.'

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