Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's ex-defence minister, set to become next prime minister

Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest. Ishiba prevailed over Sanae Takaichi in a run-off vote. He faces challenges including rising living costs and a volatile security environment in East Asia. This was his fifth and final attempt.
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