Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s annualized real gross domestic product growth for last year’s October-December period is forecast to be revised up to 1.2 pct, according to estimates by 10 private think tanks. The figure, which represents the average among the research

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Kohei Otsuka, a former member of Japan’s House of Councillors, died of heart failure on Monday. He was 66. A native of the central city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Otsuka got a job at the Bank of Japan

(A typo in the fifth paragraph has been corrected.) Kairos No. 3 Rocket Launch Unsuccessful Kushimoto, Wakayama Pref., March 5 (Jiji Press)–The launch of Japanese startup Space One Co.’s Kairos No. 3 small rocket ended in failure on Thursday morning, following the

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team has uncovered a part of the mechanism by which a substance found in Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.’s supplements containing “beni koji,” or red fermented rice, triggered kidney damage, it was learned Thursday. Although it had

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Automated voice guidance in devices such as water heaters and car navigation systems has become an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, yet few people may have stopped to consider why such services almost always use “female”

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 2,300 points Thursday morning, rallying from a 4,600-point loss in its three-day slump through Wednesday. The key index reached 56,619.98 at 9:40 a.m., advancing 2,374.44 points, or 4.38 pct, from Wednesday’s

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said in a recent interview that the government must review policies related to foreign nationals amid a surge in the number of foreigners in the country. In Wednesday’s interview, Hiraguchi said that the

Fukushima, March 5 (Jiji Press)–An “otagaisama” pass-on-kindness initiative is gaining popularity years after it was launched in the northeastern Japan city of Fukushima, which accepted many evacuees from coastal municipalities following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent nuclear accident.

(Adnkronos) – There are more than 83,000 officially registered displaced people in Lebanon. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, as reported by the Lebanese newspaper L’Orient Le Jour, while the escalation in the Middle East continues. Official data indicates

(Adnkronos) – There are more than 83,000 officially registered displaced people in Lebanon. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, as reported by the Lebanese newspaper L’Orient Le Jour, while the escalation in the Middle East continues. Official data indicates

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday held the first meeting of an expert panel to discuss rules on land acquisitions by foreigners, aiming to compile a basic policy by summer. “We want the experts on national security, international relations

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday held the first meeting of an expert panel to discuss rules on land acquisitions by foreigners, aiming to compile a basic policy by summer. “We want the experts on national security, international relations

(Adnkronos) – China is mobilizing its special envoy for the Middle East: he will be engaged in a mission to the countries of the region for mediation attempts. This was announced by the head of the Asian giant’s diplomacy, Wang Yi, who

(Adnkronos) – China is mobilizing its special envoy for the Middle East: he will be engaged in a mission to the countries of the region for mediation attempts. This was announced by the head of the Asian giant’s diplomacy, Wang Yi, who

(Adnkronos) – More than 480 dead in Afghanistan. This is the new toll provided by Pakistani authorities in the context of what Islamabad has called “Operation Ghazb lil Haq”, launched at the end of last February with accusations against the Taliban government

(Adnkronos) – More than 480 dead in Afghanistan. This is the new toll provided by Pakistani authorities in the context of what Islamabad has called “Operation Ghazb lil Haq”, launched at the end of last February with accusations against the Taliban government

(Adnkronos) – The National Defense and Security Council will meet this evening at 8 PM at the Élysée Palace with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron. This was announced by the spokesperson for the Paris government, Maud Bregeon, at the end

(Adnkronos) – The National Defense and Security Council will meet this evening at 8 PM at the Élysée Palace with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron. This was announced by the spokesperson for the Paris government, Maud Bregeon, at the end

(Adnkronos) – The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at blocking the military campaign against Iran initiated by President Donald Trump without explicit congressional authorization. The measure, led by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, aims

(Adnkronos) – The United States Senate is preparing to vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at blocking the military campaign against Iran initiated by President Donald Trump without explicit congressional authorization. The measure, led by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, aims

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli army is reportedly planning one or two additional weeks of operations against Iran, with the aim of striking thousands of targets of the Tehran regime. This is reported by the Times of Israel, according to which the IDF

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli army is reportedly planning one or two additional weeks of operations against Iran, with the aim of striking thousands of targets of the Tehran regime. This is reported by the Times of Israel, according to which the IDF

(Adnkronos) – The work of what is considered the political event of the year for the Asian giant begins in China. Thousands of delegates from all over China have arrived in Beijing for the ‘Two Sessions’ (‘Lianghui’), the annual sessions of the

(Adnkronos) – The work of what is considered the political event of the year for the Asian giant begins in China. Thousands of delegates from all over China have arrived in Beijing for the ‘Two Sessions’ (‘Lianghui’), the annual sessions of the

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed Wednesday that a general question-and-answer session be held Saturday over the government’s draft budget for fiscal 2026, which starts April 1. The proposal was made at a board meeting of the Budget

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of the major Japanese opposition Centrist Reform Alliance and the Democratic Party for the People on Wednesday sounded positive on their participation in a recently launched suprapartisan national council on consumption tax and other issues. “We

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani and defence minister Guido Crosetto will Thursday report to parliament on the escalating crisis in the Middle East, where Iran has responded to strikes on its military sites begun by the United States and Israel at

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese court’s order on Wednesday for the dissolution of the Unification Church satisfied victims of the controversial group and their supporters, while people related to the religious organization expressed anger and frustration. A man in his 60s

(Adnkronos) – A total 249 Italian citizens were set to arrive in Rome on Wednesday aboard two Oman Air flights from Muscat arranged by Italy’s foreign ministry, according to a statement. Some 2,500 Italians have returned to Italy from Abu Dhabi, Riyadh

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Wednesday that Tokyo “condemns” Iran’s actions that destabilize the region, citing, among other things, Tehran’s mentioning of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. Until now, the Japanese