Japan PM's resignation seen as inevitable, decision to come in Aug.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation is seen as inevitable following the governing coalition's major setback in the House of Councillors election, lawmakers said Wednesday, adding that he will make a final decision on his future in late August.Ishiba, who leads the Liberal Democratic Party, met with his predecessors to address the LDP's predicament after the ruling bloc lost its majority in both houses of parliament. Speaking to reporters, he dismissed media reports that he plans to resign.Observers said Ishiba's desire to remain in office appears intended to curb a loss of …READ FULL ARTICLE