Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba's approval rating falls sharply

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's approval ratings have dropped significantly following a controversy over distributing gift vouchers to new ruling-party lawmakers. An Asahi poll shows support for his cabinet at 26%, down from 40% in February. Seventy-five percent of respondents in the Asahi poll viewed the voucher distribution as problematic. Despite this, 60% of voters still believe Ishiba should remain in office. The Liberal Democratic Party has faced multiple corruption scandals, impacting public trust. Ishiba's government now relies on opposition support to pass legislation after losing its majority in a recent election.