Tokyo, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–Energy and environment ministers from the Group of Seven major powers have agreed to reduce dependence on existing supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals that are currently dominated by China. The G-7 ministers said they

Gyeongju, South Korea, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ended a two-day summit in South Korea on Saturday, adopting a declaration that made no mention of the World Trade Organization, which has been positioned as the core of

Tokyo, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has yet to find specific ways to secure some 2.4 trillion yen in stable financial resources to fund both the planned elimination of the provisional gasoline tax surcharge and a free education program. Six ruling

Nagoya, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–The suspect in the 1999 murder of a housewife in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, had initially refused to undergo DNA profiling before surrendering to police, investigative sources said Saturday. The Aichi prefectural police questioned the suspect, 69-year-old

New York, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–The U.N. General Assembly Committee on Disarmament and International Security on Friday adopted a Japan-sponsored resolution calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. The resolution received 145 votes in favor, while five countries, including China, Russia and

Washington, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 pct tariff on imports of medium and heavy trucks Saturday, raising the levy on such vehicles from Japan to 50 pct. The new tariff is imposed on

Hiroshima, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–The 63rd Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs opened in the western Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday, bringing together about 190 participants from around 40 countries and regions to mainly discuss the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Tokyo, Nov. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s new Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has vowed to boldly revise the country’s three key national security-related documents. The three documents will be updated with “bold and new” ideas, the top government spokesman said in an interview

(Adnkronos) – The government is making available 235 million euros to the foreign ministry to tempt descendents of Italians as well as Italians abroad to return to their roots, and encourage the discovery of less popular and ‘off-the-beaten track’ tourist destinations (‘reverse

Nagoya, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Police on Friday arrested a 69-year-old woman for the alleged murder of a housewife in Nagoya in 1999, the capital of the central Japan prefecture of Aichi. According to the Aichi prefectural police, Kumiko Yasufuku, a part-timer in

(Adnkronos) – The European Union must not be flooded by Chinese goods should the United States and China sign a probable trade deal and must be able to ensure a “level playing field”, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated on Friday.  “For

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s staple rice production is forecast to total 7.11 million tons in 2026, down 370,000 tons from 2025, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The estimate, used by farmers as a reference for rice planting, was submitted to the

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Friday urged concrete measures from the Group of Seven most industrialised countries to “protect our economies from dumping and the difficulties posted by trade barriers.”  “The G7 needs to address the issue of economic

(Adnkronos) – Italy on Friday called for steel, aluminium, iron, wine and cheese as well as other key exports to be included in the baseline 15% tariff rate agreed between the United States and the European Union last July.  “Trade is fundamental

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania have, as per tradition, distributed sweets to children in Halloween costumes. Among ghosts and superheroes, a child ‘dressed up’ as Trump also arrived at the White House, and next to him, a

(Adnkronos) – “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested several people in Michigan suspected of preparing a violent attack during the Halloween weekend.” This was announced on X by FBI Director Kash Patel. Federal security agency sources revealed

(Adnkronos) – The army of Guinea-Bissau, a West African country, announced that it had foiled an “attempt to subvert the constitutional order”, arresting several high-ranking officers on the eve of the start of the electoral campaign for the general elections scheduled for

(Adnkronos) – The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing their non-essential personnel from their embassies in Mali, where the fuel crisis caused by the blockade imposed by jihadists continues. The US State Department has ordered “non-emergency employees and their families

(Adnkronos) – Vilnius airport had to close again for about three hours last night after other balloons entered Lithuanian airspace and caused inconvenience to passengers. ”Hybrid attacks continue,” said Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, adding that authorities ”will respond with all possible measures.” 

(Adnkronos) – The UN calls on the United States to stop air raids in the Caribbean and Pacific against vessels allegedly belonging to drug traffickers, and calls for “rapid, independent and transparent” investigations. “These attacks – and their growing human cost –

(Adnkronos) – Electoral violence in Tanzania has caused “about 700 deaths” since Wednesday. The figure was given by the opposition party Chadema, whose members toured the country’s hospitals. “As we speak – opposition party leader John Kitoka told AFP – the death

(Adnkronos) – ”The ceasefire is holding” between Pakistan and Afghanistan, thanks to the ”guarantees” provided by Kabul, but Islamabad is ”ready to respond to any violation”. This was stated by the spokesperson of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, Tahir Andrabi, during a press

Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their first meeting Friday agreed to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between their countries. The two leaders confirmed the importance of crisis management and

Iwaki, Fukushima Pref., Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency on Friday issued a business improvement order to Iwaki Shinkumi, including a partial suspension of its operations, after the regional credit cooperative was found to have provided funds to antisocial forces. The

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese office and household goods seller Askul Corp. said Friday that it has confirmed a leak of personal information, including clients’ names and email addresses, due to a cyberattack that caused a system glitch at the company. Although

Hiroshima/Fukuoka, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Two high courts in Japan on Friday ruled the July 20 election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the country’s parliament, was held “in a state of unconstitutionality” due to large vote-value disparities. The two

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–UA Zensen, which comprises unions in industries including textiles and retail in Japan, plans to demand a 6 pct wage increase in next year’s “shunto” spring labor-management negotiations, the same level as in the 2025 shunto, it was

(Adnkronos) – A three-day visit this week by foreign minister Antonio Tajani and interior minister Matteo Piantedosi to Mauritania, Senegal and Niger has fortified Italy’s role in Africa and in stabilising the Sahel region, the foreign ministry wrote Friday on X.  

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency on Friday issued a business improvement order to Iwaki Shinkumi, including partial suspension of its operations, after the regional credit cooperative was found to have provided funds to antisocial forces. The cooperative, based in

Tokyo, Oct. 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling and opposition parties agreed Friday to scrap the provisional gasoline tax surcharge at the end of December. The agreement was reached by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation