Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Federation said Tuesday that Japan’s two-man bobsleigh team will not be able to participate in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next month due to the federation’s misunderstanding of the qualification system. In 2024,

Osaka, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama plan to step down and run in subsequent elections, in a bid to push again for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan for local government realignment, it was learned Tuesday.

(Adnkronos) – The promotion to ambassador of former charge d’affaires to Venezuela, Giovanni Umberto De Vito, will help Italy improve relations with the interim leadership and the release of over 40 Italian-Venezuelans currently imprisoned in the South American country, foreign minister Antonio

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese political parties are speeding up preparations for a possible general election that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering. On Tuesday, senior officials of Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, including Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki and Election Strategy Committee

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung affirmed cooperation Tuesday in a wide range of areas, including the economy and economic security. In their talks in the western Japan city of Nara, part of

(Adnkronos) – Italy wants to bolster cooperation with Iraq in key sectors including infrastructure, health, agriculture and energy, the embassy wrote Tuesday on X as ambassador Niccolo Fontana made a landmark visit to Ramadi.  “First time for an Italian Ambassador in #Ramadi,”

(Adnkronos) – Italy “is certain” that it will have “more fruitful” ties with Venezuela following the release of four Italian prisoners after a declaration of goodwill last week by the interim government which replaced deposed leftist president Nicolas Maduro.  “We continue our

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese green tea beverage maker Ito En Ltd. is seeking to boost sales of its “Oi Ocha” products in Europe after launching a local unit in Germany. Ito En Europe GmbH was established in Dusseldorf in April 2024

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Social Democratic Party is considering postponing its leadership election scheduled for February due to the possibility of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolving the House of Representatives for a snap general election, informed sources told Jiji Press on

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–NTT Data Group Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. said Tuesday they have established a company to construct and operate a submarine communication cable connecting Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Their investment ratio is unknown. They aim

(Adnkronos) – The EU “condemns the acts of violence” committed in recent days against political actors in Honduras and “invites all involved parties to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power”, as well as to respect the will of the Honduran

(Adnkronos) – Arrests for illegal immigration have reached their highest levels ever in London. This was revealed by the British Home Office, after raids on commercial activities in the capital were intensified. The crackdown on illegal work has seen officers step up

(Adnkronos) – The BBC will seek to have the defamation lawsuit filed by the President of the United States against the broadcaster dismissed. This is according to documents filed in a Florida court. Donald Trump has demanded ten billion dollars in compensation

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “deeply concerned” at the violent crackdown in Iran against nationwide anti-government protests that erupted on 28 December, in which rights groups claim over 1,000 people have likely been killed and over 10,700 have been arrested, foreign minister Antonio

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap general election. The key index surged 1,609.27

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in Japan worsened for two months in a row in December as the indexes for household activity and corporate activity declined, a Cabinet Office survey showed Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted diffusion index for

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that she and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed on the importance of strategic collaboration, including security cooperation involving the United States. Takaichi and Lee also agreed to continue “shuttle” diplomacy,

(Adnkronos) – Oil-Top proven reserves. 

Wakayama, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Two new amphipod species with black-and-white coloring patterns like a giant panda have been found in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Some in the prefecture hope that the novel creatures will be a new local

Saga, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Saga University will launch a new faculty in April to study the science of cosmetics comprehensively, the first such faculty by a Japanese national or public university. The faculty is designed to nurture experts in manufacturing and developing

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap general election. The key index surged 1,609.27

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese freelance television announcer Hiroshi Kume, known for hosting popular music show “The Best Ten” and news show “News Station,” died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, it was learned Tuesday. Kume joined Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc.

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Fujitsu Ltd. plans to continue raising wages as workers in Japan receive less than their counterparts globally, CEO Takahito Tokita said in a recent interview. “We are proactively reviewing wage levels to maintain our competitive advantage,” Tokita said.

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan surpassed 10,000 for two years in a row in 2025 as smaller businesses were hard hit by soaring labor costs and surging prices, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd., a credit research firm,

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan posted a current account surplus of 3,674.1 billion yen in November 2025, up 10 pct from a year earlier, thanks to a wider trade surplus driven by stronger exports, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday. According to the

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara informed the Diet on Tuesday that this year’s ordinary session of the parliament will be convened Jan. 23. The top government spokesman made the notification at board meetings of the steering committees

Washington, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major industrial nations at a meeting in Washington on Monday agreed to quickly take measures to enhance supply chains for rare earth minerals. Hosted by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the

Washington, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concern over the yen’s recent one-sided depreciation during a meeting in Washington on Monday, Katayama said. Katayama, speaking at a press conference after the meeting, said

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average continued rising to top 53,000 for the first time ever on Tuesday morning. A wide variety of issues attracted hefty buying on the Tokyo stock market following media reports that Japanese Prime

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced a decision to acquire land for a new automobile plant in India. The Japanese automaker will buy the site in Sanand in the western Indian state of Gujarat for some 49.6 billion rupees