Japan's ex-top diplomat Fumio Kishida to become new Prime Minister

Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is set to become the next prime minister.

Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister.

Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office last September.