(Adnkronos) – After the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, prompting Iranian attacks on US bases and strategic centres in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to propose that the government introduce a system allowing administrative agencies to intercept private communications without a court warrant for security purposes, Jiji Press learned on Thursday. The introduction of “administrative interception”

Sydney, July 9 (Jiji Press)–A logistics cooperation framework has been set up among Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force, the Australian air force said Thursday. Officials from the three sides signed a document on

(Adnkronos) – Italy will deport two military attaches at the Russian embassy who it alleges are involved in a spying case that saw the arrest this week of two former Italian intelligence officials, foreign minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday.  “The Italian

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)– Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Taro Yamamoto said Thursday that he will step down as head of the Japanese opposition party and retire from politics, citing health issues and a speeding scandal. Reiwa Shinsengumi will change its name and

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–NTT Docomo Financial Group Inc. said Thursday it will provide banking services, such as opening accounts, at shops of Japanese mobile phone giant NTT Docomo Inc. from August. The number of shops offering the banking services will be

(Adnkronos) – The intensification of Ukrainian attacks against Russia will only “prolong” the war. This is how the Kremlin responded to the words of American President Donald Trump, who had said that the attacks could push Moscow to negotiate an end to

(Adnkronos) – The Supreme Court of South Korea has confirmed the seven-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol for facts related to his declaration of martial law in 2024 and its consequences. “All appeals are rejected,” a Supreme Court judge

(Adnkronos) – Thirty-nine people have died due to floods that hit southern China, caused by tropical storm Maysak, according to authorities. Twenty-six of the victims lost their lives following the collapse of a dam in the city of Nanning, Guangxi province, the

(Adnkronos) – Two days of US attacks against Iran have resulted in 14 deaths and 78 injuries. This was reported by Tehran’s Ministry of Health. “Of the injured, 47 are still hospitalized, while the others have been discharged after receiving medical treatment,”

(Adnkronos) – Russian serviceman Aleksandr Lunin, who challenged the military establishment by denouncing torture of soldiers at the front and requesting a meeting with Vladimir Putin, was released yesterday after 11 days of detention in a facility in the Voronezh region. Lunin

(Adnkronos) – The plane carrying the coffin of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has landed in the holy city of Mashhad, ahead of his burial. The official Irna news agency showed images of the Mahan Air flight taxiing at the airport after

(Adnkronos) – BDI, Confindustria, and Medef, the industrial associations of Germany, Italy, and France, for the first time together, are asking the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, for a deep revision of the ETS mechanism (Emissions Trading System),

(Adnkronos) – A driver working for a logistics company partner of World Central Kitchen (Wck) was killed by the Israeli army while transporting supplies. Al Jazeera reports this, citing the charity organization, which stated in a press release that “Ahmad Nasser Saleem

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fast Retailing Co., the operator of Uniqlo and other casual clothing stores, said Thursday that it posted a record group net profit for the nine months ended in May, thanks chiefly to strong sales in Europe and

(Adnkronos) – “The decision by Marine Le Pen to run again for the French Republic’s presidency not only aims to create a confrontation between the people and justice, but also marks her refusal to pass the torch to her protégé, Jordan Bardella,

(Adnkronos) – Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and a European Union representative need to be at a negotiating table to end the over-four-year-old war by reaching a “just” peace settlement, Italy said on Thursday, underlining its unwavering support for Ukraine.   “We hope

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan kept its economic assessments unchanged for all nine regions of the country in a quarterly report released Thursday. The report was adopted at the day’s meeting of managers of the central bank’s regional branches

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Thursday agreed to hold a debate between Prime Minister and LDP President Sanae Takaichi and opposition party leaders on Wednesday. The debate is scheduled

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–The number of financial creditors of Japanese credit card payment processing service firm Zentoshin, which has entered bankruptcy proceedings, stands at 63, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Thursday. The total liabilities left by Zentoshin, based in the western

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make its closest approach to the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, from early to late morning Saturday while maintaining its severe intensity. As the typhoon is expected to bring violent winds

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, briefly rose to a roughly 30-year high of 2.9 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Thursday. According to Japan

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Four children of Sachio Senmoto, co-founder of one of the predecessors of telecommunications carrier KDDI Corp., had failed to pay taxes on lifetime gifts from their father, it was learned Thursday. The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau judged in

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is making arrangements to visit Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador in early August for talks with his counterparts, informed sources said Thursday. The planned tour is aimed at enhancing Japan’s economic cooperation with

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–FamilyMart Co. will open its first flagship store in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on Friday, the Japanese convenience store chain said Thursday. The Famima Park Azabudai store will feature a stand where customers can purchase takeout items, including coffee,

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan kept its economic assessments unchanged for all nine regions of the country in a quarterly report released Thursday. The report was adopted at the day’s meeting of managers of the central bank’s regional branches

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–A total of 148 people, including criminal law scholars, in Japan issued a statement Thursday opposing a bill that would criminalize the act of damaging the Japanese national flag. In the statement, they said the proposed law would

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, briefly rose to a roughly 30-year high of 2.9 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Thursday. According to Japan

Neyagawa, Osaka Pref., July 9 (Jiji Press)–The municipal assembly of Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Thursday unanimously approved an ordinance to impose a tax on owners of vacant housing in the city. The measure is intended to encourage owners of housing

Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry on Thursday proposed forgoing tightening regulations on heated tobacco products to the same extent as for cigarettes, as part of a review of measures against passive smoking. A panel of experts set up by the