Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose further to exceed 60,000 for the first time ever Thursday morning, boosted by an advance of U.S. high-tech equities overnight. At 9:06 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on

Beijing, April 23 (Jiji Press)–A flotilla of Chinese warships has conducted naval drills in the western Pacific, apparently in a move countering a Japanese destroyer’s recent passage through the Taiwan Strait. A spokesperson for the Chinese military’s Eastern Theater Command, which is

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed support for Montenegro’s accession to the European Union. At a meeting with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo on Wednesday, Takaichi described the European country as

Tokyo, April 23 (Jiji Press)–The impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Japan’s trade balance is expected to become visible in earnest in data for April onward. The country’s preliminary customs-cleared trade statistics for March, announced by the Finance Ministry on

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s deputy foreign minister Edmondo Cirielli and health minister Orazio Schillaci wrapped up a visit to Mauritania which focused on exploring new economic and development aid cooperation and on the country’s strategic role in regional stability and managing migration to

(Adnkronos) – After blocking the transfer program to the United States for Afghans who worked for the American military, the Trump administration is working to send about 1100 of them to the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is what Shawn VanDriver, president

(Adnkronos) – Signs of declining approval for United States President Donald Trump continue, fueling concerns among Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. According to a series of polls conducted by Reuters-Ipsos, Ap-Norc, and Nbc News, the president’s approval rating is between

(Adnkronos) – Russia has confirmed the interruption starting from May 1st of the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany. The news of the suspension was confirmed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who spoke with journalists at the Kremlin: “Starting from

(Adnkronos) – The second European Convoy to Cuba, promoted by Aicec – Agency for Cultural and Economic Exchange with Cuba – as part of the “Let Cuba Breathe” campaign, has arrived in Cuba. After departing yesterday from Milan, Rome, and Madrid, the

(Adnkronos) – US authorities have asked their citizens still in Iran to leave the country after the partial reopening of airspace. “As of April 21, Iranian airspace has been partially reopened. US citizens must leave Iran now, follow local media for updates,

(Adnkronos) – Tel Aviv, April 22. (Adnkronos) – Dozens of Israeli activists, supporters of the settlers, crossed the border into Syria, only to be escorted out of the country by the army. The activists, who call themselves “Pioneers of Bashan”, claim to

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday instructed relevant ministers to accelerate efforts to review systems related to working hours, including the discretionary labor system. The instruction was given during the day’s meeting of the Japan Growth Strategy

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–At least 40 billion yen in deposits and savings have been secured during the liquidation process of the Unification Church in Japan, it was learned Wednesday. According to a report submitted by the liquidator, lawyer Hisashi Ito, to

(Adnkronos) – Italy on Wednesday marked the anniversary of Israel’s independence in 1948 after the World War II Nazi Holocaust in which some six million Jews perished and a United Nations vote to partition Palestine.   “Born from the ashes of the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced his candidacy in the bank’s presidential election to be held in November, in line with the expiration of his current term. “If re-elected, my foremost priority will be urgent

Susono, Shizuoka Pref., April 22 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a new research and development hub for new mobility products and services in its experimental Woven City in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. The Inventor Garage facility is designed to foster

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Prudential Life Insurance Co. said Wednesday that it will extend its voluntary suspension of sales activities for new contracts by 180 days until Nov. 5, following a fraud scandal involving its employees. The suspension was originally scheduled for

(Adnkronos) – Italy and Poland, two countries “of importance to Europe” have a “shared vision” on key international issue including the defence of war-battered Ukraine, foreign minister Antonio Tajani told reporters in Rome on Wednesday.  “There is a shared vision regarding the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, on Wednesday reaffirmed their countries’ close cooperation in efforts to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, including ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill to establish a national intelligence council on Thursday, after the bill cleared the Lower House’s Cabinet Committee by a majority vote on Wednesday. In the committee vote, the

(Adnkronos) – Swedish authorities have ordered the closure of 16 public schools in the city of Borlänge, in central Sweden, following a threat of violence. Private schools also chose to remain closed after being informed of the threat. “The decision is a

(Adnkronos) – Taiwan’s President, Lai Ching-te, has canceled his official visit to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked his plane’s overflight permits. According to Taiwanese sources cited by the BBC, the decision was made “unexpectedly and without warning” due to “intense

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took advantage of what Takaichi sees as “the most complicated, severest security environment in the post-World War II period” to give the go-ahead for the country’s arms exports. Previous administrations maintained

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s crude steel production shrank 3.2 pct from the previous year to 80.33 million tons in fiscal 2025, falling for the fourth straight year, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation said Wednesday. Output dropped to its lowest level

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Some members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party responded positively when they were told of a plan by two opposition parties to form the Centrist Reform Alliance, former CRA co-leader Yoshihiko Noda has revealed in an interview with

(Adnkronos) – In meeting with Russia’s envoy on Wednesday, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said that a slew of insults levelled at premier Giorgia Meloni by a prominent Russian TV presenter were “absolutely unacceptable,” the minister told reporters in Rome.   “Vulgar, sexist

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito will attend a ceremony marking this year’s 100th anniversary of the start of the Show period, to be held at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan hall April 29, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday. Empress Masako will

(Adnkronos) – The crisis triggered by United States-Israel attacks on Iran that began in late February and have led to a war that has killed thousand of people, shaken the global economy and spread to Gulf states and Lebanon, was the focus

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force plans to investigate radio communications at the time of a fatal accident that occurred during a live-fire drill in the southwestern prefecture of Oita, Defense Ministry sources said Wednesday. The GSDF will conduct hearings

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–MUFG Bank will enhance customer convenience by launching a digital bank in the second half of fiscal 2026, Masakazu Osawa, president and CEO of the major Japanese bank, said in a recent media interview. The digital bank will