Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns after election defeats

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns following election losses, stepping down after less than a year in office. The move comes as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced internal pressures over leadership after recent electoral setbacks. Ishiba's resignation adds to political uncertainty in Japan, a major global economy and crucial US partner, amidst rising tensions with China and regional challenges.