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20 Ottobre 2025

Colombia, Interior Minister denounces, ‘threat of invasion by USA’

(Adnkronos) – The tension between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro’s Colombia continues to rise, with the American president having called him a “drug trafficking leader”. Shortly after announcing the recall of the ambassador to Washington for consultations, the Colombian Interior Ministry denounces
20 Ottobre 2025

Afghanistan: Italy ‘strongly committed’ to refugee returnees

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “strongly committed” to helping refugees return home the embassy wrote Monday, thanking the United Nations refugee agency in Afghanistan for its work to which the government has contributed two million euros of funds.  “Italy is strongly committed to
20 Ottobre 2025

Japan Mulls Review of Rice Stockpiling Level

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is considering a review of the appropriate level for the government’s rice stockpiling, informed sources said Monday. This is because demand for the staple food in the country has declined by 20 pct since 2001,
20 Ottobre 2025

Europe: Migration still ‘a priority issue’ – Italy

(Adnkronos) – Combatting migration to the European Union “remains a priority” and legal immigration channels are a key tool to tackle the scourge and boost Italy and the bloc’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to Italy.  “The issue of migration remains a
20 Ottobre 2025

Japan’s LDP, Nippon Ishin Agree to Form Coalition Govt

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) signed an agreement Monday to form a coalition government between the two parties. The pact, inked by LDP President Sanae Takaichi and
20 Ottobre 2025

BOJ Policymaker Sees “Prime Opportunity” for Rate Hike

Hiroshima, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan policymaker Hajime Takata said Monday that now is a “prime opportunity” to raise interest rates, as the central bank’s price stability target has nearly been achieved. In a speech in the western Japan city of
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(Adnkronos) – Neither a clear heir nor a roadmap to indicate one. How long will Xi Jinping remain in power in China? The New York Times asks this on the day the fourth Plenum of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist
20 Ottobre 2025

Ishiba Cabinet to Resign En Masse on Tues. Morning

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign en masse at a cabinet meeting scheduled to begin at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday. Ishiba’s tenure will end on the 386th day, making him the 24th longest-serving of
20 Ottobre 2025

Mideast: Boost Carabinieri presence to aid Gaza peace – Italy

(Adnkronos) – Italy is ready to send more paramilitary Carabinieri police officers to the war-devastated Gaza Strip in a bid to shore up the shaky ceasefire and create “real peace” between Israel and the enclave’s Islamist Palestinian ruling group Hamas, foreign minister
20 Ottobre 2025

Askul Suspends Online Sales Due to Ransomware Attack

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese office and household goods seller Askul Corp. has stopped accepting online orders as well as product shipments due to a cyberattack. A ransomware attack caused system failures, forcing the company to suspend order receipts and product shipments
20 Ottobre 2025

Japan’s LDP, Nippon Ishin Agree to Form Coalition Govt

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) signed an agreement Monday to form a coalition government between the two parties. The pact, inked by LDP President Sanae Takaichi and
20 Ottobre 2025

Meiji Yasuda, Aeon to Launch E-Money to Aid Food Banks

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. and retailer Aeon Co. have said they will jointly issue a new Waon e-money card that allows users to donate to food banks through shopping. The food bank support Waon card will
20 Ottobre 2025

Nikkei Average Ends above 49,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average on Monday ended above 49,000 for the first time ever, reflecting waning concerns over Japan’s political situation. The Nikkei average closed at 49,185.50, up 1,603.35 points, or 3.36 pct, from Friday, hitting
20 Ottobre 2025

Emergency Contraceptive Pill Approved for OTC Sales in Japan

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry has approved the over-the-counter sale of emergency contraceptive pill Norlevo by Aska Pharmaceutical Co., the company said Monday. It is the first time for an emergency contraceptive pill to be approved for sale without a
20 Ottobre 2025

Former NHK President Katsuji Ebisawa Dies at 91

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Katsuji Ebisawa, former president of public broadcaster Japan Broadcasting Corp., or NHK, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo on Sunday. He was 91. Ebisawa joined NHK as a reporter in 1957. He promoted high-definition television and
20 Ottobre 2025

Nikkei Average Ends above 49,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average on Monday ended above 49,000 for the first time, reflecting waning concerns over Japan’s political situation. The Nikkei average closed at 49,185.50, up 1,603.35 points, or 3.36 pct, from Friday, hitting an
20 Ottobre 2025

LDP, Nippon Ishin Reach Substantive Deal on Coalition

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) in phone talks Monday morning effectively agreed to form a coalition government between the two parties. LDP President Sanae Takaichi and
20 Ottobre 2025

Russia Gives Names to Uninhabited Northwestern Pacific Islands

(An earlier version of this article improperly described islands in the northwestern Pacific) Russia Gives Names to Uninhabited Northwestern Pacific Islands Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The Russian government has given names to two uninhabited islands, part of northwestern Pacific islands controlled by
20 Ottobre 2025

Chinese Victims of Forced Labor Remembered in Hiroshima

Akiota, Hiroshima Pref., Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–A memorial service has taken place in Hiroshima Prefecture for Chinese workers who died after being forcibly brought to the western Japan prefecture during World War II, including victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. The ceremony
20 Ottobre 2025

Japan’s Nikkei Average Tops 49,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average exceeded 49,000 for the first time temporarily Monday afternoon. At 12:35 p.m., the key index of major names on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section, stood at 49,014.88, up 1,432.73 points,
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