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Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large

 Published: 11:37, 11 November 2024

Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japanese lawmakers decide on Monday whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remains the country's leader after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election late last month.

Ishiba, who called the snap poll after coming into office on Oct 1, is expected to prevail as his Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito won the biggest block of seats in the election, while losing the majority held since 2012.

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