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Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Stadium, which was the main venue for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021, will be renamed the MUFG Stadium in January 2026, the facility’s management company said Wednesday. Japan National Stadium Entertainment Inc. said

Kobe, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese public prosecutors on Wednesday sought the death penalty for Hideaki Nozu, who has been charged with killing three members of his family with a crossbow at his home in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, in June 2020. At a

(Adnkronos) – The United States has revoked the visas of foreign citizens following their social media posts regarding the murder of Maga right-wing figure Charlie Kirk, the State Department announced. The measure affects Germans, Mexicans, Argentinians, South Africans, Brazilians, and citizens of

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan has recorded seven bear-related deaths so far in fiscal 2025, which started in April, the highest since records began in fiscal 2006, the Environment Ministry said Wednesday, with most attacks occurring in northeastern regions and the northernmost

(Adnkronos) – Hamas denounces “the serious violation of the agreement (for the truce in Gaza, ed.) by the IDF, with the killing of civilians in Shejaiya and Rafah” and asks “mediators to force Israel to respect its commitments.” The spokesman, Hazem Qassem,

(Adnkronos) – Drone raids on Khartoum, reported by AFP agency citing military sources and witnesses. Most of the drones, which targeted bases in the northeast of the capital, were reportedly shot down. Since April 2023, a civil war has been ongoing in

(Adnkronos) – Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue at the border. Islamabad has announced the killing of about fifty Taliban at the frontiers. “There was an attack at four different sites on the southern border. While it was being repelled, 15-20 Taliban

Shari, Hokkaido, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese book of librarians’ answers to library visitors’ questions has become a bestseller for its playful approach. The book, titled “Toshokan no Yuruyuru Jinsei Shitsumonbako” (Library’s casual life questions box), was twice reprinted in the three

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks rebounded on Wednesday thanks to bargain hunting, following sharp falls in the previous two sessions. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed at 47,672.67, up 825.35 points, or 1.76 pct, from Tuesday, after losing a total

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government apologized Wednesday over its failure to bring abductees home from North Korea since 2002. Five Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea returned home on Oct. 15, 2002. “It is extremely regrettable that no other abductees