Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Resigns Following Coalition’s Upper House Defeat

In a significant political shift, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has resigned from his position. The resignation follows the ruling coalition’s failure to secure a majority in the upper house of parliament, marking a critical turning point in Japanese politics. For the first time since 1955, the coalition government now finds itself in a minority in both houses of the Diet. The pressure stemming from this unprecedented situation ultimately led to Ishiba’s decision to step down.