Japan PM slated to announce plans for 'happiness index'

The index, formulated by the public and private sectors, is expected to be proposed alongside Ishiba's plans for the economy and tackling the country's shrinking population. Ishiba, 67, became prime minister on Tuesday after winning a tightly contested ruling party leadership vote last week. He has said he intends to call a snap election for October 27 to shore up his mandate for policies, such as increased support for regional governments and low-income households. It is unclear how his speech will address foreign policy matters...