Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team has identified a cell-surface receptor protein that binds to the rubella virus and allows it to enter human airway and placental cells. According to the team of the Japan Institute for Health Security, Tohoku

Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Tuesday that Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine will visit Japan Nov. 24-27. During her stay, Heine is scheduled to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

(Adnkronos) – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has ordered an urgent review of firearms regulations and the operation of shooting ranges, emphasizing the need to ensure that every privately held weapon is properly registered. Speaking at the opening of a Council of

(Adnkronos) – The bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar, presented a series of legislative proposals on the day of the first Knesset meeting after the October 27 elections, including one for the establishment of an inquiry commission into

(Adnkronos) – Several British universities have started promoting a public program of interest-free university funding, compliant with the principles of Islamic finance. The Telegraph reports this, citing, among others, the universities of Bristol and Leeds and University College London. The government aims

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Tuesday reported a consolidated net loss of 768 billion yen for April-September, against a profit of 2,924 billion yen a year earlier. The Japanese technology investor fell into the red on a first-half basis

(Adnkronos) – The Committee for Criminal and Civil Codes of the State Duma in Russia has introduced a bill that introduces sanctions for “discrediting traditional values”, namely “for the distribution of materials that discredit spiritual and moral values and for promoting their

(Adnkronos) – A first vote on the impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth could take place as early as today: a “procedural motion” related to the resolution is scheduled for this afternoon in Washington on the House floor calendar, which indicates, Nbcnews explains,

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s communications ministry said Tuesday that it will establish an expert panel to discuss the legal issues surrounding website blocking by telecommunications carriers as a measure to prevent the misuse of personal information exposed in cyberattacks. The panel

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party members Yuko Obuchi and Yoshihisa Furukawa said Tuesday that they would resign as deputy chairs of the party’s Research Commission on the Tax System. Obuchi, a former chair of the LDP’s Election Strategy

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is considering including in its three key security-related documents an exception to allow the entry of nuclear weapons in emergencies, while maintaining Japan’s three nonnuclear principles, informed sources said Tuesday. The government is mulling the

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, said Tuesday that it will introduce so-called walk-through ticket gates at 40 stations mainly in central Tokyo in spring 2028. Users who have the Mobile Suica app installed on their smartphones

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has chosen eight people as the inaugural recipients of a new award for food culture masters possessing exceptional skills in their respective fields. The winners of the Mastery Award in

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has chosen eight people as the inaugural recipients of a new award for food culture masters possessing exceptional skills in their respective fields. The winners of the Mastery Award in

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit over fake ads that used a Japanese entrepreneur’s name and likeness without permission. Presiding Judge Naoyuki Iwai dismissed

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. and its Japanese unit over fake ads that used a Japanese entrepreneur’s name and likeness without permission. Presiding Judge Naoyuki Iwai dismissed

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its consolidated net profit in April-September soared 65.7 pct from a year before to 516.7 billion yen, marking the first rise in four years on a first-half basis. Demand grew for

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. said Tuesday that its consolidated net profit in April-September soared 65.7 pct from a year before to 516.7 billion yen, marking the first rise in four years on a first-half basis. Demand grew for

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Artificial intelligence could widen global inequalities as some people have limited access to digital technology, a senior UN Women official warned in an interview with Jiji Press. Indigenous communities whose languages or knowledge are not documented in published

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Artificial intelligence could widen global inequalities as some people have limited access to digital technology, a senior UN Women official warned in an interview with Jiji Press. Indigenous communities whose languages or knowledge are not documented in published

(Adnkronos) – At least eight people, including two reservist police officers, were killed on Tuesday in Kenya by unidentified armed men, who ambushed a security vehicle in the northeast of the country. Authorities reported this. An “armed militia” opened fire on a

(Adnkronos) – At least eight people, including two reservist police officers, were killed on Tuesday in Kenya by unidentified armed men, who ambushed a security vehicle in the northeast of the country. Authorities reported this. An “armed militia” opened fire on a

(Adnkronos) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has announced that Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will also assume the role of Interior Minister. Sa’ar’s appointment, ‘The Times of Israel’ reports, will be put to a vote during a cabinet meeting scheduled

(Adnkronos) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has announced that Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will also assume the role of Interior Minister. Sa’ar’s appointment, ‘The Times of Israel’ reports, will be put to a vote during a cabinet meeting scheduled

(Adnkronos) – He has “abused” his powers and “knowingly executed and implemented illegal orders”. With these accusations, Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie yesterday presented articles of impeachment against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth to the House. According to Massie, the Trump administration launched

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will provide rigid-hulled inflatable boats worth a total of 1 billion yen for monitoring and surveillance purposes to the Sri Lanka Navy, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday. The boats will be given under Japan’s official

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The outstanding balance of Japanese government debt came to 1,323,363.2 billion yen at the end of September, down by 23,320.1 billion yen from the end of June, the Ministry of Finance said Tuesday. The debt balance decreased for

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The number of corporate bankruptcies with liabilities of 10 million yen or more in Japan in October fell 3.2 pct from a year before to 934, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said Tuesday. Although the figure marked the second

Bangkok, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Authorities have detained 16 Japanese nationals suspected of involvement in fraud schemes in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, according to local media. The Japanese Embassy in Laos stated that it was checking the facts. The media reported Monday

Tokushima, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The mayor of Awa, Tokushima Prefecture, and two others were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fraudulently obtaining 3.5 million yen by inflating the cost of construction works ordered by the western Japan city. The Tokushima prefectural police caught