Tokyo, May 19 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s gross domestic product in January-March grew 0.5 pct from the previous quarter after price and seasonal adjustment, the Cabinet Office said in a preliminary report Tuesday. The preliminary reading represents a 2.1 pct annualized rise. The annualized

(Adnkronos) – No timetable has been set for Keir Starmer to relinquish his premiership. This was reiterated by a Downing Street spokesperson, following reports in the newspapers over the weekend that the Prime Minister was considering setting a date for his resignation. 

(Adnkronos) – The FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11, and in the United States, concerns are growing about the security of stadiums and fan zones. According to Politico, federal and local authorities are still working to strengthen defenses against

Manila, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced concern that the country could be involved in a possible contingency over Taiwan, in an interview with media organizations including Jiji Press on Monday. “I think in Japan’s case, it’s more about

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. has announced that 20 patients were reported to have died after receiving Tavneos, a vasculitis drug sold by the firm in Japan. According to the company and other sources, Tavneos, developed by ChemoCentryx Inc., a

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, agreed to strengthen bilateral economic security cooperation, at the two countries’ first strategic dialogue held on Monday in Tokyo. Brazil, a major nation in South America, is

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Monday compiled a package of measures to enhance cyber defense systems for critical infrastructure operators in 15 industry sectors, including telecommunications, finance and medicine. The package was adopted at the first meeting of related

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Monday to continue upholding multilateralism led by the United Nations, at a meeting with visiting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “Japan’s firm support for multilateralism centered on the United Nations will never change,”

(Adnkronos) – The United States and Nigeria have conducted new raids against the Islamic State group in northeastern Nigeria. This was announced today by the unified command of the US Armed Forces responsible for military operations and security cooperation in the African

(Adnkronos) – Iran formally announces the start of activities of the new body for the management of the Strait of Hormuz, created in early May by Tehran. “The official X account of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (Pgsa) is active – reads

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government is following developments “minute by minute”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated on Monday after ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail last week from southern Turkey after earlier attempts to deliver crucial aid to war-razed Gaza were

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese food makers are changing the packaging of their products due to concerns over the supply of naphtha-derived ink amid tensions in the Middle East, although the government has maintained that sufficient amounts have been secured to cover

Sendai, Miyagi Pref., May 18 (Jiji Press)–Tohoku Electric Power Co. said Monday that the No. 2 reactor at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan was restarted at 4 p.m. the same day after it was halted for inspection following a

(Adnkronos) – Strong foreign trade figures on Monday showing that Italy’s exports hit 162.1 billion euros in value in first quarter of the year – up 7% from the same period of 2025 – confirm the international competitiveness of Italy’s companies, foreign

Paris, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of Seven major industrialized nations kicked off a two-day meeting in Paris on Monday, focusing on issues including responses to downside risks to the global economy from the ongoing

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has begun preparing a fiscal 2026 supplementary budget in response to price increases stemming from the situation surrounding Iran. The government plans to submit a supplementary budget bill by the July 17 end of the

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Food shortages are expected to hit many parts of the world from September or October following a fertilizer production plunge, the U.N. Development Program’s head told Jiji Press on Monday. “In September, (or) October, many places in the

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Sanseito has punished 10 members over evasion of national health insurance premium payments, the Japanese opposition party said Monday. Eight local assembly members avoided paying insurance premiums, the party said. Seven of them were urged to leave the

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the latest issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, the benchmark long-term interest rate in the country, briefly climbed to 2.8 pct in Tokyo trading on Monday, its highest level in 29 years, amid inflation concerns

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to the northern cities of Modena and Bologna on Monday to express solidarity with the local community and individuals who stopped a man who drove his car at high speed into pedestrians in central

(Adnkronos) – No date will be set for Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. This was stated by British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, speaking to SkyNews. “I want to be very clear. Keir Starmer remains the most tenacious person I know. I spoke

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is calling for a calm response to an overseas hantavirus outbreak, citing the lack of rodents that carry the virus in the country. “There’ll be no immediate impact,” the government said, following the hantavirus outbreak

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that her administration is considering compiling a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 amid prolonged inflation. At a liaison meeting between the government and the ruling coalition at the prime minister’s office,

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Many major Japanese companies, namely electronics makers, enjoyed rosy earnings in the year ended in March thanks to significant artificial intelligence-linked investment worldwide, but they are looking ahead with caution amid high costs for fuel and materials spurred

Kyoto, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. has started talks to dissolve its electric vehicle drive system joint venture with Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., informed sources said Monday. The move marks a shift from the expansion strategy

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government supplied antiviral drug Avigan from its stockpiles to Britain on Friday in response to a hantavirus outbreak, health minister Kenichiro Ueno said Monday. Britain has accepted passengers of a cruise ship where the outbreak occurred

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s government Monday presented a draft plan to create industry clusters in 10 regions, spotlighting semiconductors and green transformation, or transition to clean energy, to lure large-scale corporate investment and revive local economies. The plan, presented at a

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the latest issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, the benchmark long-term interest rate in the country, briefly climbed to 2.8 pct in Tokyo trading on Monday, its highest level in 29 years, amid inflation concerns.

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)–Mizuho Financial Group Inc. said Monday it is considering investing in Rakuten Bank, a unit of e-commerce giant Rakuten Group Inc. Mizuho Financial, one of Japan’s three megabank groups, aims to invest in Rakuten Bank by autumn, when