(Adnkronos) – The release of four Italian prisoners from jail in Venezuela in recent days “is an important step towards rebuilding a strong bridge” between Italy and the crisis-hit South American country, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.  “We welcome the

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–A new program offering comprehensive legal assistance for victims in serious crimes, including murder and sexual offenses, and bereaved families started in Japan on Tuesday. The assistance, both in criminal and civil procedures, is provided basically free of

Berlin, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp. maintained its status as the world’s top automaker in terms of vehicle sales in 2025, holding the leadership for the sixth straight year. Volkswagen Group on Monday reported sales of 8,983,900 units for 2025,

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government has “never discussed” sending troops to Greenland “nor has this been requested”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday as Europe mulls how to respond US president Donald Trump’s vow to acquire Denmark’s resource-rich, strategic Arctic territory.  “The

(Adnkronos) – Trump administration officials will meet Wednesday with their Danish counterpart to address the Greenland issue. This is what Cbsnews writes, citing diplomatic sources, after Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed yesterday the meeting this week between Foreign Minister Lars Løkke

(Adnkronos) – “We continue to call for de-escalation and dialogue, and we welcome initiatives that lead to that end. It is important to return to the political path towards stability and prosperity.” Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the European Commission, stated this

(Adnkronos) – The United Kingdom steps in to appease Donald Trump and ‘save’ Greenland. The President of the United States considers the island, an autonomous territory controlled by Denmark, vital for American national security. “Either we make a deal the good way

(Adnkronos) – After Venezuela, Cuba is in Donald Trump’s crosshairs. The President of the United States predicts a collapse of Havana, reiterating forecasts already made in recent days. For the first time, however, Trump refers to a potential agreement with the island.

(Adnkronos) – Hundreds dead in Iran, where street protests are suppressed in blood. Donald Trump is evaluating a series of military options with the possibility of striking the Tehran regime. “Some protesters died in the stampede, some were shot. I will have

(Adnkronos) – “Yesterday, around 8 PM, the Venezuelan foreign minister called me to announce that President Rodriguez had decided to release Trentini. This morning, around 4 AM, he and Burlò arrived at our embassy. I spoke to them, they are in good

(Adnkronos) – Anthony Albanese has convened parliament early to approve new laws against hate speech and weapons following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. “The Bondi Beach terrorists had hate in their minds but weapons in their hands. This law will address both

(Adnkronos) – The nationwide Internet blockade in Iran has now lasted for more than 84 hours, as protests against the regime that erupted on December 28 continue. This is stated by the monitor Netblocks, adding that activists are trying to find a

(Adnkronos) – ”The situation is back under control” in Iran after the protests that erupted on December 28, which ”became bloody and violent to provide a pretext” for the United States to attack Tehran. This is according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

Maebashi, Gunma Pref., Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Former Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa was re-elected Monday after giving up the mayoralty of the eastern Japan city over controversial hotel visits with a married municipal official. Ogawa, 43, defeated four other candidates, including lawyer Akira

Maebashi, Gunma Pref., Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Former Maebashi Mayor Akira Ogawa secured re-election Monday after giving up the mayoralty of the eastern Japan city over controversial hotel visits with a married municipal official. Ogawa, 43, defeated four other candidates, including lawyer Akira

(Adnkronos) – While all Italian citizens who only have an Italian passport have been released from jails in Venezuela, a total 42 Italian-Venezuelans are still in prison there, almost half of whom are political prisoners, Italy said on Monday.  “We still have

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki on Monday visited the Japanese unit of U.S. company Oishii Farm Corp., which develops factories to grow fruit and other plants. Suzuki inspected a research and development facility under construction in Hamura, western

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Many retrial requests filed by relatives of former defendants in serious crimes whose convictions had become final face difficulties as petitioners have died or grown very old amid protracted procedures, Jiji Press has learned. Since the end of

(Adnkronos) – Italians Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlo were “very happy” at their release from over a year’s detention in Argentina without charge, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Monday after premier Giorgia Meloni announced the two men were free in a post

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering the idea of dissolving the House of Representatives for a snap election, informed sources said Monday. The lower chamber of the Diet, her country’s parliament, is likely to be dissolved at

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering the idea of dissolving the House of Representatives for a snap election, informed sources said Monday. The lower chamber of the Diet, her country’s parliament, is likely to be dissolved at

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan will send personnel to the Civil-Military Coordination Center, set up to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and coordinate humanitarian assistance for the war-torn Palestinian region, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has said. Motegi, who is

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People, has indicated the possibility that his party may not approve the government’s fiscal 2026 draft budget. Tamaki said, “I will not be able to guarantee” the

Tokyo, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese nonlife insurer MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. plans to consolidate its domestic bases ahead of the planned merger in April 2027 of its key subsidiaries, its president, Shinichiro Funabiki, said in a recent interview. “Without a

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–The suspect in the murder of the president of an audio equipment-related company in Tokyo suggested that a bonus cut had led him to attack the victim, investigative sources told Jiji Press on Sunday. Masahiro Yamanaka, 45, who

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda on Sunday expressed his determination to achieve a change of government as speculation grows over a possible snap general election. “We will devote our efforts to changing the government,” Noda

Chiba Pref., Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–A record 15 countries took part in a New Year’s jump training simulating island defense that was conducted at a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force facility in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Sunday. The first jump of

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday expressed deep concern over reports of numerous civilian deaths in Iran amid ongoing protests and clashes with security forces. The Japanese government “is deeply concerned about the worsening situation in Iran,”

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. has submitted a new business reconstruction program to the Japanese government, featuring plans to seek partners for its operations related to data centers and decarbonization. Under the new program, presented Friday, TEPCO

Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on a television program aired on Sunday that she aims to expand the coalition framework led by her ruling Liberal Democratic Party, apparently with the opposition Democratic Party for the People in