Japan PM Ishiba expresses ‘remorse’ on World War II surrender anniversary

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressing “remorse” for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence for the more than 3 million war dead, while Ishiba urged passing on the memory of the war to future generations to ensure lasting peace. Meanwhile, right‑wing politicians, including Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors convicted war criminals and has drawn criticism from China and South Korea, Euro News has reported.