Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s staple rice production is forecast to total 7.11 million tons in 2026, down 370,000 tons from 2025, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The estimate, used by farmers as a reference for rice planting, was submitted to the

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Friday urged concrete measures from the Group of Seven most industrialised countries to “protect our economies from dumping and the difficulties posted by trade barriers.”  “The G7 needs to address the issue of economic

(Adnkronos) – Italy on Friday called for steel, aluminium, iron, wine and cheese as well as other key exports to be included in the baseline 15% tariff rate agreed between the United States and the European Union last July.  “Trade is fundamental

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have, as per tradition, distributed sweets to children in Halloween costumes. Among ghosts and superheroes, a child ‘dressed up’ as Trump also arrived at the White House, and next to him, a

(Adnkronos) – “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested several people in Michigan suspected of preparing a violent attack during the Halloween weekend.” This was announced on X by FBI Director Kash Patel. Federal security agency sources revealed

(Adnkronos) – The army of Guinea-Bissau, a West African country, announced that it had foiled an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order”, arresting several high-ranking officers on the eve of the start of the electoral campaign for the general elections scheduled for

(Adnkronos) – The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing their non-essential personnel from their embassies in Mali, where the fuel crisis caused by the blockade imposed by jihadists continues. The US State Department has ordered “non-emergency employees and their families

(Adnkronos) – Vilnius airport had to close again for about three hours last night after other balloons entered Lithuanian airspace and caused inconvenience to passengers. ”Hybrid attacks continue,” said Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, adding that authorities ”will respond with all possible measures.” 

(Adnkronos) – The UN calls on the United States to stop air raids in the Caribbean and Pacific against vessels allegedly belonging to drug traffickers, and calls for “rapid, independent and transparent” investigations. “These attacks – and their growing human cost –

(Adnkronos) – Electoral violence in Tanzania has caused “about 700 deaths” since Wednesday. The figure was given by the opposition party Chadema, whose members toured the country’s hospitals. “As we speak – opposition party leader John Kitoka told AFP – the death

(Adnkronos) – ”The ceasefire is holding” between Pakistan and Afghanistan, thanks to the ”guarantees” provided by Kabul, but Islamabad is ”ready to respond to any violation”. This was stated by the spokesperson of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Tahir Andrabi, during a press

Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their first meeting Friday agreed to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between their countries. The two leaders confirmed the importance of crisis management and

Iwaki, Fukushima Pref., Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency on Friday issued a business improvement order to Iwaki Shinkumi, including a partial suspension of its operations, after the regional credit cooperative was found to have provided funds to antisocial forces. The

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese office and household goods seller Askul Corp. said Friday that it has confirmed a leak of personal information, including clients’ names and email addresses, due to a cyberattack that caused a system glitch at the company. Although

Hiroshima/Fukuoka, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Two high courts in Japan on Friday ruled the July 20 election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the country’s parliament, was held “in a state of unconstitutionality” due to large vote-value disparities. The two

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–UA Zensen, which comprises unions in industries including textiles and retail in Japan, plans to demand a 6 pct wage increase in next year’s “shunto” spring labor-management negotiations, the same level as in the 2025 shunto, it was

(Adnkronos) – A three-day visit this week by foreign minister Antonio Tajani and interior minister Matteo Piantedosi to Mauritania, Senegal and Niger has fortified Italy’s role in Africa and in stabilising the Sahel region, the foreign ministry wrote Friday on X.  

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency on Friday issued a business improvement order to Iwaki Shinkumi, including partial suspension of its operations, after the regional credit cooperative was found to have provided funds to antisocial forces. The cooperative, based in

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling and opposition parties agreed Friday to scrap the provisional gasoline tax surcharge at the end of December. The agreement was reached by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation

Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at their first summit on Friday afternoon to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between their countries. Takaichi, who took office last week, said that

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a new record high for the third straight day on Friday, closing above 52,000 for the first time ever, backed by strong corporate earnings and the yen’s weakening. The Nikkei average

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–A Russian hacker group in a statement released in the dark web has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that caused a system glitch at Japanese office and household goods seller Askul Corp., it was learned Friday. Askul said

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Six years after a fire, restoration work was nearly completed in July on the vivid red exterior of the “Seiden” main hall of Shuri Castle in Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan. The wooden

Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to contribute to promoting regional trade and investment at her first summit meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Friday. Underscoring the importance of a rule-based free and fair

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Prices of 143 products from 195 major food and beverage makers in Japan are set to rise in November, down 58.4 pct from a year earlier and marking the first decline in 11 months, Teikoku Databank Ltd. said

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a new record high for the third straight day on Friday, closing above 52,000 for the first time ever, backed by strong corporate earnings and the yen’s weakening. The Nikkei average

Ito, Shizuoka Pref., Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–The city assembly of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Friday passed a second no-confidence motion against scandal-hit Mayor Maki Takubo, resulting in her removal from office on the same day. All 20 assembly members attended the day’s

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industrial production in September rose 2.2 pct from the previous month, up for the first time in three months, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Friday. The rise was led by strong exports of semiconductor-manufacturing

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–The core consumer price index for Tokyo’s 23 wards rose 2.8 pct in October from a year before, up for the 50th consecutive month, the internal affairs ministry reported Friday. The index excluding volatile perishables stood at 111.0

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is considering holding a ministerial meeting to discuss policy on foreigners as soon as early next week, government officials said Friday. Ministers are expected to discuss tightening rules on land acquisition by foreigners and strengthening