Japan's embattled Prime Minister Fumio Kishida surprised the country Wednesday by announcing that he'll step down when his party picks a new leader next month. His decision clears the way for his ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to formally take office later in the day.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Aug. 14 announced he ... As for the timing of his decision to step down, Kishida said, “At this point, I have a break in my immediate diplomatic schedule.” ...

Japan's ruling party said Tuesday it will hold a vote on September 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he will be stepping down.

At least three unpopular leaders facing looming national elections — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... first step to show that the LDP will change is for me to step down.” ...

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to disband the party faction he once headed triggered a chain reaction that could further undermine his hold on government. Kishida stepped down as ...

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his ... Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Kishida and his ministers stepped down at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reportedly not seek reelection as party leader in September. Domestically, investors digested the latest Reuters Tankan survey which showed that ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... "I feel a little sorry for Kishida because the things that have brought him down are the toxic legacies of previous LDP administrations," said Jeff ...

Recently, “Japanization” author William Pesek mused that Kishida was “having a Biden moment” after he stepped down at the helm of his party, the Liberal Democratic Party. “Biden is out ...

Nikkei ends green: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors reacted to news that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down later this year, while also positioning ahead of key ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down Tuesday, handing over leadership to his successor Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to formally take office later in the day. He says he plans to ...