Resigns

National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his resignation on Sunday, a month after his party faced a heavy defeat in the parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who took office in October, decided to step down following growing demands within his party to take responsibility for the election loss. For over a month, he had resisted pressure from senior party members and right-wing factions but eventually chose to relinquish his post. The resignation comes as the Liberal Democratic Party considers holding a leadership election to choose a new head. If approved, this could trigger…