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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to step down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in September. This decision, reported by Japanese media, will trigger a leadership contest within the LDP, potentially impacting the direction of Japan’s economy and foreign policy. Kishida’s tenure has faced challenges, including declining public support and rising living costs. His successor will inherit these issues as well as the potential return of Donald Trump as U.S. President and escalating global tensions.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming leadership vote in September, paving the way for a new prime minister. This decision follows declining approval ratings, which have dipped below 20%, likely fueled by corruption scandals within his party. The new leader will be chosen through a party vote and will automatically become prime minister due to the Liberal Democratic Party’s majority in parliament.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering canceling his visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia due to heightened earthquake risk. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning of a higher chance of a major earthquake near the Pacific coast following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off Kyushu. This comes after two powerful earthquakes struck Japan’s southern coast on August 8, prompting tsunami advisories and flight suspensions. The article explains Japan’s vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly active earthquake zone.