Japan PM Ishiba Secures Position Amidst Reform Pledge and Trump Challenges

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to implement stricter reforms against political fund misuse after his coalition suffered significant losses in the recent elections. Despite losing a majority in the Lower House, Ishiba was re-elected by parliament and plans to strengthen Japan's defense and international partnerships. He aims to work more closely with opposition parties and smaller conservative groups to stabilize his government and pursue policy goals, while addressing public discontent over financial misconduct within his party.