Japan opposition bloc determined to scrutinize new Kishida gov't

Japanese opposition party leaders expressed a mixture of determination and confusion on Monday after newly-elected Prime Minister Fumio Kishida launched a new government and now plans to go to the polls earlier than anticipated on Oct. 31.Major opposition party leaders aim to scrutinize the newly appointed Cabinet, with an eye on any possible rebound in public support for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party heading into the House of Representatives election.Despite calling the election timing "outrageous," major opposition parties are seeking to achieve a change of government in the upcomin…READ FULL ARTICLE