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The Independent

 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, meaning Japan will have a new prime minister, Japan's NHK public tevision and other media reported.Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party in 2021 and his term expires in September.

Japan's Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed almost uninterrupted for decades, is due to hold a leadership contest next month, with the winner to become prime minister.

Unpopular Japan PM Kishida to step down

USA TODAY

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals.

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

Reuters

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The Associated Press

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Japanese executive convicted in Myanmar for selling rice above set prices returns home

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Zelensky issues warning to Russia as Ukraine forces continue advance into Kursk

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will step down next month and will not run for a second term as leader of the long-ruling...

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, won’t run for re-election

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