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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is holding an unpredictable leadership contest on Friday, potentially electing the country's youngest or first female premier. Three candidates are leading in a nine-person field: Shinjiro Koizumi, Sanae Takaichi, and Shigeru Ishiba. The new leader will need to address domestic issues like rising costs and regional security concerns, particularly from China and North Korea.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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