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Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and two other Japanese companies have successfully conducted a land-based test of a marine hydrogen engine for the first time in the world. The engine is being developed by the three firms, also including

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of a large-scale rally protesting the sexual assault of a young girl by U.S. soldiers. On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted and

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Susono, Shizuoka Pref., Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will release a new FJ model of its Land Cruiser SUV in Japan in mid-2026. The new model, developed as a variation of the Land Cruiser’s core 250 series,

(Adnkronos) – The tension between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro’s Colombia continues to rise, with the American president having called him a “drug trafficking leader”. Shortly after announcing the recall of the ambassador to Washington for consultations, the Colombian Interior Ministry denounces

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “strongly committed” to helping refugees return home the embassy wrote Monday, thanking the United Nations refugee agency in Afghanistan for its work to which the government has contributed two million euros of funds.  “Italy is strongly committed to

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is considering a review of the appropriate level for the government’s rice stockpiling, informed sources said Monday. This is because demand for the staple food in the country has declined by 20 pct since 2001,

(Adnkronos) – The Louvre management denies having contacted an Israeli company to investigate yesterday’s spectacular theft, when four bandits managed to steal eight priceless jewels. Asked by Afp, “the museum management denied” what was claimed by the Israeli company Cgi Group, based

(Adnkronos) – Combatting migration to the European Union “remains a priority” and legal immigration channels are a key tool to tackle the scourge and boost Italy and the bloc’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to Italy.  “The issue of migration remains a

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) signed an agreement Monday to form a coalition government between the two parties. The pact, inked by LDP President Sanae Takaichi and