Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party is poised to study a further hike in the country’s security-related spending by taking account of initiatives of other nations and regional alliances, including a plan by NATO to increase such outlays

(Adnkronos) – Italy on Wednesday urged Israel’s Knesset to revoke a law it passed in March which made hanging the standard punishment for Palestinians convicted in military courts of lethal terrorist attacks – legislation that has drawn international criticism and prompted the

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday approved a government-drafted bill to basically bar prosecutors from appealing court orders granting retrials. The LDP gave the approval at a joint meeting of its Judicial Affairs Division and Research Commission

(Adnkronos) – The first analyses on board the cruise ship anchored in Bordeaux have excluded the presence of norovirus, a category of infectious agents that cause gastroenteritis in humans, but supplementary analyses, whose results are expected today, are underway at the infectious

(Adnkronos) – The British Prime Minister reiterates his “full confidence” in his Health Minister, Wes Streeting, who, it was leaked today, would instead be ready to resign tomorrow and officially launch a challenge to Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. Downing Street

(Adnkronos) – Russian drones hit populated areas in Ukraine in broad daylight, killing at least 3 people and injuring 12. Residents of Kyiv sought refuge in metro stations after sirens sounded the alarm and air defense was activated. In Rivne, 3 people

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. said Wednesday that improper activities, such as changing materials, manufacturing processes and designs without customer approval, are suspected for some of the firm’s products. More than 1,000 such improper cases are believed

(Adnkronos) – “Iran has been annihilated.” Donald Trump’s words. The intelligence, however, contradicts the President of the United States and outlines a totally different picture. Tehran is still a threat because it has missiles in abundance. Trump, in recent weeks, has described

(Adnkronos) – Several gunshots were fired inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge. The AFP reported this, stating that the sound of at least five shots forced journalists to flee for cover, just minutes

(Adnkronos) – A passenger train operating between the localities of Razumnoye and Tomarovka in Russia’s Belgorod region derailed due to two meters of missing tracks, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced. The driver was forced to make an emergency stop. And a carriage derailed.

(Adnkronos) – Religion must prevail over law. This is the opinion of 41 percent of young Muslims in Austria, as revealed by a study commissioned by the city of Vienna and based on interviews with 1,200 people aged between 14 and 21.

Yokohama, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Wednesday that it expects to return to profitability in fiscal 2026 after two years of substantial losses, thanks to its cost-cutting efforts. For the year ending in March 2027, Nissan projected a consolidated net

(Adnkronos) – The government has helped repatriate more than 25,000 Italian citizens and made assisting 90,000 in the Gulf region including 14,000 tourists “a top priority” since the United States-Israel war against Iran began 10 weeks ago, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of 5,002.2 billion yen for fiscal 2025, up about 4.3-fold from the previous year, marking a new record high for a Japanese company. The previous record of 4,987.9

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s three megabanks are working to gain access to Claude Mythos, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by U.S. startup Anthropic, aiming to use it to enhance cybersecurity measures, it was learned Wednesday. On Tuesday, officials of MUFG

(Adnkronos) – For ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz freely and safely is “in the interest of the world”, Italy said on Wednesday, underlining that it will not send a military mission to the Gulf but could take part in an

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Major real estate companies in Japan are warning of possible delays in new condominium handovers due to supply disruptions of construction materials and housing equipment amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although no actual delays have

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will refrain from proposing a bill to legalize the post-marriage use of maiden names during the ongoing parliamentary session, it was learned Wednesday. The Cabinet Committees of both chambers of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, which

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will urge regional banks and other local financial institutes to expand their investment banking services, such as providing advice on mergers and acquisitions, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The call was included in recommendations

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–South Korean automaker Kia Corp. on Wednesday unveiled its first Kia PBV store in Japan to the press, planning to open it Friday to sell its PV5 midsize electric van. Kia PBV Japan Corp., set up by trading

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s commitment to ending the globally damaging 10-week-old United States-Israel war against Iran through “dialogue and peace” is inspired by the teachings of Pope Leo XIV, foreign minister Antonio Tajani told lawmakers on Wednesday.  “Italy’s commitment to dialogue and peace,

(Adnkronos) – The happiness index in Russia plummeted in April, reaching a negative peak of 52 points, the lowest in the last 15 years, according to a survey by VTsIOM, the Public Opinion Research Center. In March, the index, calculated based on

(Adnkronos) – “China welcomes President Trump on the occasion of his state visit to China.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said during a press conference, adding that “China is ready to work with the United States to expand cooperation and manage

(Adnkronos) – The meeting at Downing Street between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his potential challenger, Health Secretary Wes Streeting, lasted 19 minutes. A meeting, comments the BBC, “very, very brief”, before which it had been leaked that there would be

By Yurina Osaki Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–One of Japan’s largest Thai cultural exchange events, which has drawn around 300,000 visitors in recent years, was held over the weekend under sunny skies at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park amid the growing interest among Japanese

Kobe, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Kaori Sakamoto contently recalled the days of being a top figure skater at her retirement press conference on Wednesday. “I feel fulfilled at most, and a little bit empty,” Sakamoto, 26, told the news conference in her hometown

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese composer and jazz pianist Yuji Ono, well known for the theme song of popular Japanese animation series “Lupin the Third,” died of natural causes on May 4. He was 84. A native of Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan,

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan in April involving liabilities of at least 10 million yen rose 6.6 pct from a year earlier to 883, the highest level for the month in 12 years, Tokyo Shoko Research

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of close coordination with the United States over a multilateral effort to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. “Realistically, it’s important to ensure close communication…with the

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose on Wednesday to close above 63,000 for the first time, aided by the strength of shares related to artificial intelligence technology and data centers. The index of 225 select issues on