Japan’s ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested, media report

A man threw firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, causing no injuries. The attack comes amid the party’s declining popularity due to a funding scandal. With lower house elections set for October 27, the party faces challenges, including heckling of candidates. The LDP recently chose Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader to improve its image. This incident follows the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election campaign.READ FULL