Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The Diet schedule for electing Japan’s new prime minister remains uncertain after the ruling and opposition parties failed to hold a related meeting on Thursday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party had aimed to finalize the election date at

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Nearly 70 pct of Japanese companies believe that the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka was beneficial to the domestic economy, a survey by research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd. showed Thursday. The proportion of companies that cited positive economic

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan policymaker Naoki Tamura on Thursday expressed the view that the central bank’s 2 pct price stability target may be achieved in the second half of the current fiscal year through next March. “The

(Adnkronos) – “This is a sad day for those who support a free press.” This is what Nancy Youssef, Pentagon correspondent for The Atlantic, declared, who, along with about thirty colleagues, left the headquarters of the Department of Defense, now the Department

(Adnkronos) – A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration from proceeding with the layoffs of federal employees justified by the shutdown. “The activities being undertaken are contrary to the law, this cannot be

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) urged the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday to accept a ban on political donations by companies and organizations. Nippon Ishin also called for the realization of its “second capital” vision

(Adnkronos) – Madagascar’s ousted president has confirmed for the first time that he has left the country, with a statement released after an elite military unit seized power in the country following weeks of demonstrations. President Andry Rajoelina left between October 11

(Adnkronos) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia’s eastern Papua province today, according to the US Geological Survey. No tsunami warning was issued.  The epicenter of the quake, which struck around 2:48 PM local time, was located

(Adnkronos) – “The socialist party returns to being a governing force and demonstrates that the confrontational strategy of France Insoumise has failed. The PS has obtained the suspension of an unpopular reform. The objective was not to strike an underhand deal, but

(Adnkronos) – The violence that erupted yesterday during a demonstration in the capital of Peru caused at least 55 injuries among law enforcement and 20 among civilians. This was reported by President Jose Jeri, who took office less than a week ago. 

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump has stated that he authorized clandestine CIA actions against Venezuela and said he had considered the possibility of attacks on Venezuelan territory.   Trump refused to comment in detail on the New York Times’ information that

(Adnkronos) – Pope Leo, Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni and foreign minister Antonio Tajani attended World Food Day at the Rome-based UN Food and Agriculture Organisation on Thursday, which also marks 80 years since the agency was founded.  Tajani was due to address

(Adnkronos) – Italy has hailed the role played by United States in the Gaza ceasefire-hostage accord inked in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 9 October, following a plan unveiled by US President Donald Trump “which has decisively launched bold prospects for peace in the

Niigata, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. President Tomoaki Kobayakawa said Thursday that the company will consider decommissioning the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station in the central Japan prefecture of Niigata as

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Over 30 pct of respondents think that the next election for Japan’s House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of parliament, should be held in 2028, a Jiji Press opinion poll showed. The poll found that 33.7 pct,

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press public opinion poll showed Thursday that 71.4 pct of respondents opposed the appointments of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers involved in the ruling party’s slush fund scandal to key party and government posts, far surpassing the

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–More than 40 pct of respondents support a visit by Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, to the war-related Yasukuni Shrine if she is appointed prime minister, an opinion poll by Jiji Press showed. In

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press opinion poll for October showed Thursday that 43.8 pct of respondents will support Japan’s new cabinet that would be formed by Sanae Takaichi, the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, if she becomes prime

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have arrested a 31-year-old man for allegedly creating fake sexual images of female celebrities with generative artificial intelligence technology and displaying them online, it was learned Thursday. It is the first time that police in Japan

Washington, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–The Group of Seven major countries should unite in responding to China’s tighter rare earth export controls, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said Wednesday. He revealed his comments, made at a meeting of the seven nations’ finance and

Sendai, Miyagi Pref., Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The northeastern Japanese city of Sendai has shot dead a bear under a revised law that allows municipal governments to decide whether to shoot the animals in urban areas. The bear appeared near a residential area

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The steering committee of Japan’s House of Representatives failed to convene a board meeting that had been scheduled for Thursday morning to discuss the agenda for the extraordinary parliamentary session seen starting Tuesday. At the board meeting, the

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press opinion poll for October showed Thursday that 43.8 pct of respondents will support Japan’s new cabinet that would be formed by Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi if she becomes prime minister. The figure far

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it will release three new versions of its Super Cub motorcycle on Dec. 11, the industry’s first mopeds to meet Japan’s stricter emissions standards taking effect next month. The new Super Cubs

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Unicharm Corp. said Wednesday that it will install sanitary pad dispensers at public facilities in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on a trial basis. The Japanese hygiene product maker aims to support people who cannot afford menstrual products, in collaboration

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in August fell 0.9 pct from the previous month, marking a decline for the second straight month, the Cabinet Office said Thursday. The private-sector orders excluding those for ships and equipment used

London, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–A five-day grand sumo tournament in London kicked off Wednesday at the Royal Albert Hall in the center of the British capital. Some 5,400 spectators gathered at the prestigious concert hall to watch bouts of wrestlers in the

By Adriana Reinecke Washington, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–International Monetary Fund executive Vitor Gaspar has recommended that Japan create longer-term fiscal plans amid increasing risks posed by interest rate rises. “After the pandemic, interest rates have been rising, debts have been rising, (and)

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled plans to extend its Oedo subway line and add three new stations in the expanded section in the capital’s Nerima Ward. According to the plans released Wednesday, the Oedo Line will be

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–More than 10 lawmakers from six Japanese ruling and opposition parties met on Wednesday to form a study group to discuss ways to promote the use of digital technology in politics. The group aims to come up with