Japanese slush fund scandal
Japan's PM Fumio Kishida Bows Out of Election, Citing Need for Party Renewal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not seek re-election in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership contest next month, as reported by NHK News. During a news conference on Wednesday, Kishida emphasized the importance of showing the public that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is capable of change.