Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese seafood giant Maruha Nichiro Corp. has succeeded in farming saury from eggs to a size suitable for consumption, paving the way for commercializing the cultured autumn delicacy instead of relying solely on wild catches as is currently

Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido Co. has said it expects to post a record group net loss of 52 billion yen in the year ending in December, due mainly to falling inbound demand and a slump in U.S.

(Adnkronos) – In September 2025, EU countries issued 79,205 new decisions granting temporary protection to asylum seekers who fled Ukraine due to Russia’s war of aggression, marking a 49% increase compared to August 2025 and reaching the highest monthly total since August

(Adnkronos) – The measure to end the longest federal government shutdown in United States history passed thanks to the votes of eight Democratic senators who voted with Republicans, and against the instructions of their party leaders, in a decisive procedural vote. For

(Adnkronos) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continues to work actively and will appear in public at relevant events. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said this, commenting on foreign media reports about Lavrov’s recent absence from the public scene. “Sergey Viktorovich (Lavrov) continues

(Adnkronos) – 79 people were injured, 13 of whom remain hospitalized, in a collision between two trains near Bratislava, Slovakia. Pravda reports this, while Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico spoke of a ”human factor”. While investigations are underway, the Slovak press writes

(Adnkronos) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government of Afghanistan announces the resumption of services at the Consulate General in Bonn. A statement specifies that consular services can be accessed by booking an online appointment. It is expected, the

(Adnkronos) – There seems to be no peace for Diana Loginova, artistically known as Naoko, an 18-year-old street musician from the group Stoptime, who has been accused over protest songs against Russian leader Vladimir Putin. She was supposed to be released this

(Adnkronos) – Nicolas Sarkozy left La Santé prison in Paris a few minutes before 3 PM, following the Court of Appeal’s release order. The former French president, who spent 20 days in prison after being sentenced to five years of imprisonment for

(Adnkronos) – Ukraine has Italy’s unwavering support in war with Russia “for freedom and independence, but Rome will not send troops to the embattled former Soviet republic or arms for use on Russian soil, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday. 

(Adnkronos) – A car exploded near a New Delhi metro station, killing one person and causing a fire that involved other parked cars. According to the Times of India website, an alert was issued throughout the capital after the explosion.  

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Tourism Agency plans to cover half the cost of installing fences around “rotenburo” outdoor baths at “ryokan” inns and hotels to prevent bear attacks amid a surge in sightings, Jiji Press learned Monday. The measure will

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fuji Media Holdings Inc. said Monday that it now expects its operating loss for the year ending next March to be 10.5 billion yen, compared with its previous loss estimate of 12 billion yen. The parent company

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is seeking an opportunity to raise its policy interest rate, with the next rate hike possibly coming as early as December, as concerns over the Japanese and global economies caused by high U.S. tariffs

Tokyo/Beijing, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Monday that it has lodged a protest with Beijing over social media posts by the Chinese consul-general in Osaka that criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her remark on Taiwan. “We can’t help but

(Adnkronos) – Italian major Eni and Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas have started building a new biorefinery in Pengerang in the strategically located southeast state of Johor, which will be operational in the second half of 2028, Eni said in a statement

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government discussed Monday a draft outline of key measures under a proposed comprehensive economic package, featuring a plan to promote private-sector capital investment in 17 sectors through new tax incentives. With the move, the government aims

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s composite index of coincident economic indicators climbed 1.8 points in September from the previous month, up for the first time in three months, the Cabinet Office said in a preliminary report Monday. The increase reflected a rise

(Adnkronos) – The likely ratification of a European Union trade deal with the Mercosur bloc and the need to diversify markets and bolster cooperation “in uncertain times” create the conditions for stronger economic ties with Latin America, according to Italy.  “Recent progress

Sapporo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Sapporo High Court ruled Monday that the July 20 election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, was conducted “in a state of unconstitutionality” due to vote-value disparities. This was the seventh

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to include a proposal encouraging the use of rice coupons in its upcoming comprehensive economic measures, to cushion the impact of high rice prices, government sources said Monday. The plan, originally proposed by agriculture

(Adnkronos) – Italy can help Western Balkan countries “overcome the conflicts and tensions” still destabilising the region and attain peace and prosperity founded on “European Union values”, president Sergio Mattarella wrote on Monday.  ‘Italy’s contribution to making the Balkans a land of

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday declined to withdraw her remark last week about a so-called survival-threatening situation linked to a potential contingency over Taiwan. “I made the remark in line with the government’s conventional position, so

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The outstanding balance of Japanese government debt hit a record high of 1,333,591.4 billion yen as of the end of September, the Finance Ministry said Monday. The combined balance of Japanese government bonds, borrowings and financing bills grew

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese officials are likely to start discussions on possessing nuclear-powered submarines, whose ability to undertake long military operations secretly will help strengthen deterrence against China’s maritime assertiveness. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese health ministry is beginning full-scale discussions on a proposal to review the public health insurance coverage of prescription medicines whose ingredients and effects are similar to over-the-counter drugs. The move comes after suggestions that the increase

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Princess Aiko visited the mausoleums of Emperor Hirohito, posthumously known as Emperor Showa, and his wife Empress Kojun, in a western Tokyo suburb Monday ahead of her first official visit abroad. Dressed in grey, Princess Aiko, the

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Mizuho Bank said Monday it will raise its long-term prime lending rate for November to 2.45 pct from the current 2.40 pct, effective Tuesday. The decision reflects higher bond yields and other factors. It will be the Japanese

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Monday that it has lodged a protest with Beijing against social media posts by the Chinese consul-general in Osaka that blasted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for her remark on Taiwan. “We can’t help but

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Justice Ministry is assessing through an expert panel the impact of tougher penalties for the crime of insult three years after their enforcement through a Penal Code revision. The ministry has released information about 173 cases with