Japan PM Ishiba Dissolves Lower House for October 27 Election

Oct 9, 2024, 07:11 AM

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved Japan's lower house of parliament on Wednesday, setting the stage for a snap election on October 27. This move comes as Ishiba seeks a fresh mandate from the public following his recent victory in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The dissolution aims to consolidate his party's majority and pave the way for future reforms.