Japan's PM Concedes Loss as Exit Polls Signal Coalition's Defeat
TL;DR
Japan's ruling coalition is predicted to lose control of the upper house in the upcoming election, putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has accepted the harsh results and emphasized the importance of maintaining US trade negotiations amid economic concerns.
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- Exit polls show Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose key election NPR
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