Ishiba's Leadership Survival Amidst Political Turbulence in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba remains in power despite losing a parliamentary majority. His leadership faces several challenges, including U.S. relations under Donald Trump, tensions with China and North Korea, and domestic pressure on living costs. Ishiba's coalition must seek support from opposition parties to pass policies.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has secured his position as leader despite his coalition's recent loss of a parliamentary majority. With the snap election results a month ago contributing to a fragile minority government, Ishiba's administration faces critical challenges.

The Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition ally, Komeito, gathered the largest number of seats but missed the majority they've maintained since 2012. This reliance on small opposition parties underscores the government's unstable footing, forcing the Monday parliamentary vote to a runoff, marking a first in 30 years.

As Ishiba plans for looming international engagements and the necessity of a supplementary budget, he is compelled to negotiate with opposition groups like the Democratic Party for the People's Yuichiro Tamaki, amid personal and political controversies.

(With inputs from agencies.)