(Adnkronos) – Germany’s fiscal policy “is set to become expansive, especially in 2026,” with a general government deficit projected to increase to 3.7% of GDP in 2026 and 4.1% in 2027. This is what emerges from the spring economic forecasts presented today

Hiroshima, May 21 (Jiji Press)–The 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting ended its 11-day session in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on Thursday, without reaching an agreement on key issues, including the protection of emperor penguins. The meeting’s decision-making required unanimity among

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry on Thursday reaffirmed plans to strengthen cooperation with local governments and private-sector entities such as telecommunications companies and broadcasters in taking measures regarding high-performance artificial intelligence models, such as Claude Mythos of

(Adnkronos) – The two teenagers considered responsible for the attack on the San Diego mosque, during which they killed three people before committing suicide, were inspired by a neo-Nazi, racist, and misogynistic ideology. Nbcnews reports this, stating that investigators found a 75-page

(Adnkronos) – Hundreds of protesters will gather today in Nuuk for the inauguration ceremony of the new American consular office in Greenland, following controversial statements by US special envoy Jeff Landry, who said it was time for Washington to reassert its presence

(Adnkronos) – A first case of Ebola virus transmission has been confirmed in South Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in an area – in the east of the country – under the control of the armed group M23. This was

(Adnkronos) – The death toll from the collapse of a four-story building in Fez, Morocco, has risen to 11 dead and six injured. Local authorities cited by broadcaster 2M reported this, as searches continue under the rubble.  An investigation into the collapse

(Adnkronos) – The Trump administration intends to impose very heavy fines, up to 18,000 dollars, on thousands of deported migrants, asking them to reimburse the cost of their arrest, detention, and deportation. Usa Today writes this today, adding that the Department of

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government has asked for European Union foreign ministers to consider sanctions against Israel’s police minister Itavar Ben-Gvir after he posted a video to social media on Wednesday showing him taunting and humiliating detained Gaza aid flotilla activists – who

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s government and ruling coalition plan to compile a fiscal 2026 supplementary budget worth around 3 trillion yen in preparation for a prolonged Middle East crisis, it was learned Thursday. The extra budget will be submitted to the

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–A study group supporting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s policies has been launched within her ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attracting most of the party’s lawmakers. The group was founded by LDP Vice President Taro Aso, Executive Acting Secretary-General

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–The ethylene plant operating rate in Japan hit a record low of 67.3 pct in April, the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association said Thursday. “The operating rate has been reduced in order to maintain supplies,” Koshiro Kudo, chairman of

(Adnkronos) – Israel’s ambassador to Italy on Thursday underlined criticism made by premier Benjamin Netanyahu and foreign minister Gideon Saar of police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who appeared in a video taunting and humiliating detained activists from the Gaza aid flotilla (Global Sumud):

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry on Thursday ordered Kissei Pharmaceutical Co. to add a warning to the package insert of Tavneos, a drug for vasculitis, or blood vessel inflammation, after the deaths of 20 patients who took the medicine. To

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Thursday that its employees had recorded court proceedings of some civil cases related to the company in violation of the Rules of Civil Procedure. On the same day, Shikoku Electric Power

(Adnkronos) – All participants in the Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces off Cyprus on Tuesday and detained at Israel’s port of Ashdod were on Wednesday being taken from Ketziot prison to the southern coastal city of Eilat’s airport to board

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged past 61,000 to snap a five-session losing streak on Thursday amid receding concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict. The index of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–An opinion poll by Jiji Press has found that 37.5 pct of respondents are in favor of a proposal that male members in the paternal line of former Imperial Family branches be adopted back into the family. The

Yawata, Kyoto Pref., May 21 (Jiji Press)–A city mayor in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, said Thursday that she will take maternity leave from this summer. Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata, is believed to be the first sitting mayor in Japan

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press public opinion poll showed Thursday that 48.6 pct of respondents back a system in Japan allowing public prosecutors to appeal against court orders granting retrials. Meanwhile, 25.3 pct said that the system is unnecessary, and

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet inched up 0.3 percentage point from the previous month to 59.4 pct in May, a monthly survey by Jiji Press showed Thursday. According to the May survey, conducted for

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo High Court ruled Thursday that the Feb. 8 election for Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities. Presiding Judge Takao Furuta dismissed a claim by a group of

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Over half of respondents in Japan believe that constitutional revision is necessary, a Jiji Press opinion poll for May has shown. In the survey, 50.3 pct said revision is needed, while 25.6 pct gave the opposite answer, and

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Thursday rejected claims by China and Russia that Japan is accelerating its remilitarization. The claims, included in a joint statement issued by the two countries’ leaders on Wednesday, are “completely groundless,” Deputy Chief Cabinet

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of drunken driving of a vehicle modified to look like an unmarked police car. Ren Nakamura, a resident of the city of Toda, Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, has

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged past 61,000 to snap a five-session losing streak on Thursday amid receding concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict. The index of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section

Katsuyama, Fukui Pref., May 21 (Jiji Press)–A team of Japanese researchers has discovered traces of an asteroid collision in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido that may have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period some 66

Fukuoka, May 21 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan should raise its policy interest rate at an appropriate pace to counter inflation, Policy Board member Junko Koeda said Thursday. “My view is that underlying inflation is already around (the BOJ’s target of) 2

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, in a recent interview, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued contributions as the organization struggles with financial difficulties. “We’re facing a 20 pct higher (transportation) charge for what we

Yokohama, May 21 (Jiji Press)–A key suspect in last week’s high-profile robbery-murder case in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture apparently attempted to flee to South Korea after the incident, Jiji Press learned Thursday. The suspect, Kaito Takemae, 28, allegedly directed four 16-year-old boys to