TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lost all three lower house seats on Sunday, as the country's main opposition party won big by sweeping victories in three key by-elections.

The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) of Japan emerged victorious in three crucial by-elections, including a closely watched race in Shimane Prefecture, traditionally considered a conservative stronghold, long dominated by the LDP. (Japan-By-Elections)

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TOKYO -- China has lodged solemn representations to Japan over its moves of infringement and provocation regarding the Diaoyu Islands, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in Japan said on Sunday.

The China Coast Guard vessels have taken law enforcement measures to protect their rights in accordance with the law, said the spokesperson. (Japan-China Coast Guard)

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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was designated on Sunday as the deputy prime minister, a notification of Pakistani's cabinet division said.

A notification issued by the cabinet secretariat of the cabinet division said that Dar has been given the charge "with immediate effect and until further orders." (Pakistan-FM)

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BANGKOK -- Thailand's Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on Sunday announced his resignation from the ministerial post, the official Thai News Agency (TNA) reported, citing his resignation letter sent to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

The resignation came as Parnpree was removed from his position as Deputy Prime Minister following a reshuffle of several cabinet members in the Srettha government, as endorsed in the Royal Gazette on Sunday. (Thailand-FM) Enditem

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