Japanese PM to Form New Government after Losing Majority in House of Representatives

After Japan's ruling camp lost its majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba voiced eagerness to form a new government led by his party. The ruling coalition secured 215 of the 465 seats in the lower chamber, a sharp drop from 288. Ishiba must now look for additional support outside the coalition to run a stable government, following a deepening distrust in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party due to a slush funds scandal. He had pledged to work to strengthen the national economy, ease the burden of inflation on Japanese families, and strengthen the country's defenses in the face of security challenges, amid speculation that it would be difficult to fulfill his promises due to the critical political situation. Source: Qatar News Agency