Tokyo, June 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average temporarily gave up over 1,800 points in early trading Thursday. At 9:10 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section plunged 1,827.92 points, or

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s political parties adopted Wednesday a proposal on measures to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members but postponed substantive discussions on a difficult issue–how to ensure stable Imperial succession. The proposal, drawn up by the leaders

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s Consul General in Benghazi, Francesco Colombo on Wednesday paid a further visit to two Italian Gaza land flotilla activists who have been held in the eastern port city since their arrest on 24 May on suspicion of entering Libya

(Adnkronos) – At least 30 people have been killed and 92 injured in air raids conducted by the Israeli Defense Forces (Idf) in the last 24 hours in Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated this in a note. This brings the

(Adnkronos) – A 30-year-old Sudanese immigrant identified as Hadi Alodid, suspected of the attack in the north of the city, on Kinnaird Avenue, in which forty-year-old Stephen Ogilvie was injured, has been charged by a Belfast court with attempted murder, possession of

(Adnkronos) – Graham Platner, the anti-establishment oyster farmer, will be the Democratic candidate in the Maine election challenge, which is shaping up to be one of the most important battles for control of the Senate next November. And the Democratic leadership, which

(Adnkronos) – He was welcomed as a hero upon his return to Somalia, referee Omar Artan, excluded from the World Cup due to the refusal by US authorities to allow him entry into the country. Artan, currently considered the best African referee,

(Adnkronos) – “Tonight we will be on the streets in even greater numbers than last night.” The head of the Northern Ireland police, Jon Boutcher, announced the strengthening of security forces engaged in containing the protest in the streets of Belfast, also

(Adnkronos) – A federal judge in Alabama has banned state authorities from using nitrogen inhalation for the execution of Jeffrey Lee, which had been set for tomorrow. In her ruling, Judge Emily Marks states that Alabama’s introduction of nitrogen hypoxia as a

(Adnkronos) – Canada intends to participate as an observer in the joint project of Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy for the development of the sixth-generation fighter jet (Gcap). Japanese government sources reported this, stating that Tokyo’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is

(Adnkronos) – Boosting exports of Italian wines is a key priority for the foreign ministry, Italy’s top diplomat Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday at the Italian Federation of Industrial Producers, Exporters and Importers of Wines and Spirits (Federvini) taking place at the

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese political parties on Wednesday approved a proposal on measures to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members as the consensus of the country’s legislative branch. The proposal, drawn up by the leaders and vice leaders of

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was hospitalized for treatment of a liver cyst infection on Tuesday and is expected to miss the central bank’s next two-day policy-setting meeting from Monday, the BOJ said Wednesday. Ueda is expected

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Yohei Kono, former speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, who is also known to have written a landmark 1993 statement over wartime comfort women, died on Monday at the age of 89, people

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s suprapartisan National Council on Social Security agreed at a working-level meeting Wednesday to consider the tax credit part of a proposed refundable tax credit system in the future after implementing its refund part first. A draft of

(Adnkronos) – Ways of bolstering bilateral economic and trade collaboration were at the centre of talks in Baghdad on Wednesday between Italy’s ambassador Niccolo Fontana and Iraq’s new trade minister Mustafa Nizar Al-Ani, the embassy wrote on X.  “Amb @niccoloffontana met with

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–Four Chinese coast guard vessels briefly entered Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday, according to the Japan Coast Guard. This was the first such incursion since May 26. According to

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Yohei Kono, former speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, who is also known to have written a landmark 1993 statement over wartime comfort women, died on Monday at the age of 89, people

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his country’s utmost commitment to the stable supply to Japan of liquefied natural gas and oil-related products, such as medical gloves, at a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo

(Adnkronos) – The planned 3.7 kilometre suspension bridge connecting Sicily to Italy’s mainland via the Strait of Messina is “a major infrastructure project that must go ahead,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday after prosecutors opened an corruption investigation into a

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Canada plans to take part in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet as an observer, Japanese government sources said Wednesday. Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to visit Britain

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–Four Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday, according to the Japan Coast Guard. This was the first such incursion since May 26. According to the

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese restaurant chain Matsuya Foods Co. launched its first permanent department-store outlet at Matsuya Co.’s store in the posh Ginza district in Tokyo on Wednesday, as the two “Matsuya” brands seek to synergies from their stepped-up collaboration. The

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–NTT Inc. said Wednesday that it will establish an investment fund this month to globally promote the IOWN next-generation communication infrastructure using optical technology. The fund is expected to total some 80 billion yen, with participation from South

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the United States have held working-level talks at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on extended deterrence, including the U.S. nuclear umbrella, reaffirming their commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation, the Japanese government said Wednesday. At the

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalized for treatment of an infectious disease and is expected to miss the central bank’s next policy-setting meeting set for Monday-Tuesday, the BOJ said Wednesday. Ueda is likely to stay

By Yuka Moriyama Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–As Japan and the Philippines prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations next month, a Tokyo-based Filipino folk dance troupe is uplifting Japanese audiences and bringing the two nations closer through the power of

Narita, Chiba Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–The operator of Narita International Airport demonstrated autonomous cargo towing in a restricted zone at the airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Wednesday. Aiming to introduce a practical Level 4 driverless freight transportation system

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Asics Corp. said Wednesday that it will spin off Onitsuka Tiger on Jan. 1 next year, as the Japanese sporting goods maker seeks to give the sneaker brand a more independent operating structure to boost sales. OT Group

(Adnkronos) – Nearly 20,000 Japanese – and the number is growing by the hour – have already signed an online petition to protest against the use of manga and anime characters by US President Donald Trump and the White House in social