Ishiba's Uphill Battle: Leading Japan Amid Scandal and International Tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba retains leadership despite his coalition's parliamentary majority loss. Facing domestic and international challenges, Ishiba must navigate a minority government amid rising tensions with China and North Korea, and economic pressures at home, while preparing for upcoming elections and international negotiations with Donald Trump.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba successfully held onto his leadership on Monday, despite his coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a recent lower house election.

Facing the prospect of running a minority government, Ishiba's challenges are numerous, as tensions grow with major international players and domestic economic pressures mount.

His leadership will be tested further with forthcoming elections and attempts to solidify international relations amidst fears of protectionist measures from the United States under Donald Trump's renewed control.

(With inputs from agencies.)