New Japanese PM Ishiba creates defense-focused Cabinet.

• Shigeru Ishiba replaces Fumio Kishida, who stepped down due to corruption scandals.
• Ishiba’s Cabinet includes security and defense experts.
• He calls for stronger regional military alliance and a more equal Japan-United States security partnership.
• Ishiba plans to announce his Cabinet and policy priorities in a news conference.
• A parliamentary election is scheduled for October 27.