Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Tuesday apologized to the party’s lawmakers over Komeito’s withdrawal from the coalition with the LDP. “This is my responsibility,” Takaichi said in a closed-door meeting with

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the People agreed Tuesday to hold a meeting of their leaders on Wednesday. The move comes as attention is focused

Washington, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2025 to 3.2 pct, up 0.2 percentage point from its July estimate. The upward revision reflects the smaller-than-expected impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. said Tuesday that personal information may have been breached in a recent cyberattack on the Japanese food and beverage group. It is unclear whether the affected information includes data about customers and business partners.

(The second paragraph should have read “…Tuesday…” instead of as sent.) CDP, DPFP, Nippon Ishin Chiefs to Meet Wed. Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the

Nagano, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Nagano District Court on Tuesday sentenced Masanori Aoki, 34, to death for the May 2023 murders of four people in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Giving the defendant capital punishment as requested by prosecutors, Presiding Judge Masashi Sakata said,

(Adnkronos) – An unspecified number of Palestinians were injured by Israeli army fire in the Halawa area of Jabaliya al-Balad, in northern Gaza. A source from Gaza’s emergency services told Al Jazeera. 

(Adnkronos) – A United Nations humanitarian convoy was hit by Russian armed forces in the Kherson oblast, southern Ukraine. Local Ukrainian authorities stated this, adding that there were no casualties in the attack. “The occupiers deliberately targeted OCHA trucks with drones and

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump could have a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before the Apec summit, which will be held at the end of the month in the city of Gyeongju, in southeastern South Korea. This was stated

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Daito Trust Construction Co. will gradually introduce to construction sites across the country separate portable restrooms for men and women and larger unisex ones, Jiji Press learned Tuesday. As Japanese-style unisex toilets are mostly used at construction

(Adnkronos) – Two Palestinians were reportedly injured by Israeli fire in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. This was reported by al-Jazeera, citing sources from the Nasser Medical Complex. 

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump will attend the ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during the upcoming Asean summit. This was announced by Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan to reporters during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur. 

(Adnkronos) – Italy and “priority” export country Canada have agreed to extend their already flourishing trade relations, especially in the defence technologies, electric vehicles and batteries, infrastructure, aerospace, critical raw materials and renewables sectors, according to a foreign ministry statement.  At talks

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, will elect a new prime minister to replace Shigeru Ishiba on Oct. 21, a senior official at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Tuesday. Yoshihiko Isozaki, the LDP’s Diet affairs chief in the House

(Adnkronos) – Italy has signalled its readiness supply more humanitarian and medical assistance “immediately” and to help rebuild war-shattered Gaza, foreign minister Tajani said on Monday after world leaders signed attended a ceasefire deal signing ceremony in Egypt and talks on Gaza’s

(Adnkronos) – Italy can send more paramilitary Carabinieri police officers to the occupied Palestinian territories to help train the Palestinian Authority police force, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said late on Monday.  “Our Carabinieri already operate in the Palestinian territories and have been

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–A record 91.5 pct of Japanese companies have raised or plan to raise wages this year amid rising inflation and manpower shortages, a labor ministry survey showed Tuesday. The proportion grew from 91.2 pct in the previous year,

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty in the country and renewed trade friction between the United States and China. The Nikkei average temporarily lost over 1,500 points before closing at

Nagano, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Nagano District Court on Tuesday sentenced Masanori Aoki, 34, to death for the May 2023 murders of four people in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Giving the defendant capital punishment as requested by prosecutors, Presiding Judge Masashi Sakata said,

Osaka, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Now that the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka is over, many local governments in Japan are eager to capitalize on the success of the international event to attract tourists while the positive effect

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–People who played sports during their school days tend to be fitter and more likely to keep up the sport habit than those who did not, a survey released by the Japan Sports Agency Sunday showed. The survey

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–An All Nippon Airways flight returned to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Monday evening, about an hour after takeoff, as it was discovered that the aircraft had hit runway lights. None of the 174 passengers and crew members on the

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Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Tuesday welcomed the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages by the Islamic group Hamas. “I sincerely welcome this,” the top government spokesman told a press conference, regarding progress in

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s 2026 catch quota for southern bluefin tuna has been set at a reasonable level, fisheries minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday. Japan’s quota will total 7,295 tons, unchanged from 2024 and 2025, according to a decision made by

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese panel of citizens has voted against a decision by public prosecutors not to indict lawmaker Hiroyuki Kada over a slush funds scandal at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office will reinvestigate

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will sell its Century luxury car under a new independent brand to give the vehicle a clear position among its product lineup. The Japanese automaker will unveil an orange coupe concept

Chiba, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The CEATEC 2025 international exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, for a four-day run showcasing cutting-edge digital technologies designed to make people’s lives more convenient. Companies featuring products and

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The three opposition forces of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the People will hold a meeting of their secretaries-general Tuesday afternoon. The officials will discuss

Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly dropped over 1,400 points Tuesday afternoon, as investor sentiment was weighed down by growing uncertainty over Japanese politics. At 1:32 p.m., the Nikkei index was down 1,454.38 points, or 3.02 pct,