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23 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Tops 60,000 for First Time

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
23 Aprile 2026

China Conducts Military Drills in Western Pacific

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
23 Aprile 2026

Takaichi Vows to Support Montenegro’s Entry into EU

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
23 Aprile 2026

Middle East Crisis Seen Affecting Japan Trade Balance

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
22 Aprile 2026

Polls, Trump’s approval continuously declining, GOP concern

(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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan to Accelerate Review of Discretionary Work System

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
22 Aprile 2026

Israel: Italy marks 78th anniversary of Jewish state

(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
22 Aprile 2026

ADB President Kanda from Japan to Seek Another Term

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
22 Aprile 2026

Toyota Unveils New Development Hub in Woven City

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
22 Aprile 2026

Prudential Life Extends Sales Suspension by 180 Days

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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan, New Zealand Leaders Reaffirm Cooperation over Middle East

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.
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Lower House to Pass Intelligence Council Bill Thurs.

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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Leverages Changes in Security Environment to Lift Arms Sales Ban

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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Crude Steel Output Down 3.2 Pct in Fiscal 2025

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
22 Aprile 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Some in LDP Were Positive about Formation of CRA

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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Emperor to Attend Showa 100th Anniversary Event

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
22 Aprile 2026

Mideast: Tajani, Araghchi hold phone talks

(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
22 Aprile 2026

Japan GSDF to Probe Radio Comms during Fatal Drill Accident

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
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