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10 Novembre 2026

Poland, Tusk orders urgent review of firearms regulations

(Adnkronos) – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has ordered an urgent review of firearms regulations and the operation of shooting ranges, emphasizing the need to ensure that every privately held weapon is properly registered. Speaking at the opening of a Council of
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SoftBank Group Logs 768-B.-Yen Net Loss for April-Sept.

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Tuesday reported a consolidated net loss of 768 billion yen for April-September, against a profit of 2,924 billion yen a year earlier. The Japanese technology investor fell into the red on a first-half basis
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Hegseth Impeachment, today possible GOP motion to sink it

(Adnkronos) – A first vote on the impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth could take place as early as today: a “procedural motion” related to the resolution is scheduled for this afternoon in Washington on the House floor calendar, which indicates, Nbcnews explains,
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Japan to Set Up Expert Panel on Website Blocking

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s communications ministry said Tuesday that it will establish an expert panel to discuss the legal issues surrounding website blocking by telecommunications carriers as a measure to prevent the misuse of personal information exposed in cyberattacks. The panel
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LDP’s Obuchi, Furukawa to Quit Party Tax Panel Posts

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party members Yuko Obuchi and Yoshihisa Furukawa said Tuesday that they would resign as deputy chairs of the party’s Research Commission on the Tax System. Obuchi, a former chair of the LDP’s Election Strategy
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Japan Mulls Allowing Nuclear Weapons Entry in Emergencies

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is considering including in its three key security-related documents an exception to allow the entry of nuclear weapons in emergencies, while maintaining Japan’s three nonnuclear principles, informed sources said Tuesday. The government is mulling the
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JR East to Introduce Walk-Through Ticket Gates

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, said Tuesday that it will introduce so-called walk-through ticket gates at 40 stations mainly in central Tokyo in spring 2028. Users who have the Mobile Suica app installed on their smartphones
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Japan to Honor 8 Food Culture Masters with New Award

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has chosen eight people as the inaugural recipients of a new award for food culture masters possessing exceptional skills in their respective fields. The winners of the Mastery Award in
10 Novembre 2026

Japan to Honor 8 Food Culture Masters with New Award

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has chosen eight people as the inaugural recipients of a new award for food culture masters possessing exceptional skills in their respective fields. The winners of the Mastery Award in
10 Novembre 2026

Tokyo Court Dismisses Suit against Meta over Fake Ads

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit over fake ads that used a Japanese entrepreneur’s name and likeness without permission. Presiding Judge Naoyuki Iwai dismissed
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Tokyo Court Dismisses Suit against Meta over Fake Ads

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit over fake ads that used a Japanese entrepreneur’s name and likeness without permission. Presiding Judge Naoyuki Iwai dismissed
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Honda April-Sept. Net Profit Up for 1st Time in 4 Yrs

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its consolidated net profit in April-September soared 65.7 pct from a year before to 516.7 billion yen, marking the first rise in four years on a first-half basis. Demand grew for
10 Novembre 2026

Honda April-Sept. Net Profit Up for 1st Time in 4 Yrs

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its consolidated net profit in April-September soared 65.7 pct from a year before to 516.7 billion yen, marking the first rise in four years on a first-half basis. Demand grew for
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INTERVIEW: UN Women Official Warns AI Could Worsen Inequalities

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Artificial intelligence could widen global inequalities as some people have limited access to digital technology, a senior UN Women official warned in an interview with Jiji Press. Indigenous communities whose languages or knowledge are not documented in published
10 Novembre 2026

INTERVIEW: UN Women Official Warns AI Could Worsen Inequalities

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Artificial intelligence could widen global inequalities as some people have limited access to digital technology, a senior UN Women official warned in an interview with Jiji Press. Indigenous communities whose languages or knowledge are not documented in published
10 Novembre 2026

US, House impeachment motion against Hegseth for war in Iran

(Adnkronos) – He has “abused” his powers and “knowingly executed and implemented illegal orders”. With these accusations, Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie yesterday presented articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to the House. According to Massie, the Trump administration launched
10 Novembre 2026

Japan to Give Surveillance Boats to Sri Lanka Navy

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will provide rigid-hulled inflatable boats worth a total of 1 billion yen for monitoring and surveillance purposes to the Sri Lanka Navy, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The boats will be given under Japan’s official
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Japan Govt Debt Falls by 23 T. Yen

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The outstanding balance of Japanese government debt came to 1,323,363.2 billion yen at the end of September, down by 23,320.1 billion yen from the end of June, the Ministry of Finance said Tuesday. The debt balance decreased for
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Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Down 3.2 Pct in Oct.

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The number of corporate bankruptcies with liabilities of 10 million yen or more in Japan in October fell 3.2 pct from a year before to 934, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Tuesday. Although the figure marked the second
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16 Japanese Detained in Laos for Suspected Scam Involvement

Bangkok, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Authorities have detained 16 Japanese nationals suspected of involvement in fraud schemes in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, according to local media. The Japanese Embassy in Laos stated that it was checking the facts. The media reported Monday
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Awa Mayor in Western Japan Arrested for Alleged Fraud

Tokushima, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The mayor of Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, and two others were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining 3.5 million yen by inflating the cost of construction works ordered by the western Japan city. The Tokushima prefectural police caught
10 Novembre 2026

SoftBank Group Logs 768-B.-Yen Net Loss for April-Sept.

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Tuesday reported a consolidated net loss of 768 billion yen for April-September, against a profit of 2,924 billion yen a year earlier. The Japanese technology investor fell into the red on a first-half basis
10 Novembre 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Rapidus Eyes 1-Year Delay for Chip Mass Production

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Rapidus Corp. is considering a one-year delay for the start of its mass production of cutting-edge semiconductor chips, due to stalled development, Jiji Press learned Tuesday. The start of mass production seems likely to be postponed to fiscal
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