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27 Ottobre 2026

GMO Internet Warns of Imminent Cyberattack

Tokyo, Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s GMO Internet Inc. has received a warning that a release of its customer data and a ransomware attack on the company would be conducted at noon Tuesday, officials of the company said. The potential attacker has demanded
27 Ottobre 2026

Japan Defense Min. Koizumi to Visit Philippines from Wed.

Tokyo, Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday that he will visit the Philippines from Wednesday to Friday to attend meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Koizumi will attend a meeting of defense ministers from ASEAN
27 Ottobre 2026

Nikkei Average Climbs in Morning on Anthropic Hopes

Tokyo, Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average briefly rose nearly 1,500 points Tuesday morning, as artificial intelligence-related names were boosted by growing expectations of an initial public offering by U.S. AI giant Anthropic. The index of 225 major issues listed
27 Ottobre 2026

Rapidus Partners with Indian Tech Giant on Chip Development

Tokyo, Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese chipmaker Rapidus Corp. has announced a partnership with India’s HCL Technologies Ltd., or HCLTech, to accelerate the development of next-generation semiconductors. According to the announcement Monday, the two companies have jointly established two development centers in India,
27 Ottobre 2026

U.S. Marine Signals Involvement in Murder-Robbery in Okinawa

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–A U.S. Marine indicted for alleged murder-robbery in Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, has signaled his involvement in the crime during questioning by the police department of the southernmost Japan prefecture, investigative sources said. Lance Cpl. Devin
27 Ottobre 2026

S. Korea’s Unification Minister Cancels Japan Visit

Tokyo, Oct. 27 (Jiji Press)–South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has canceled his visit to Japan planned this week, it was learned Tuesday. Sources familiar with Japan-South Korea relations said the cancellation came as Chung, who had sought a meeting with Japanese
26 Ottobre 2026

Axios, Dems prepare inquiry into Trump-Putin deal for Russian diesel

(Adnkronos) – American Democrats are preparing an investigation into the agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin for the resumption of Russian diesel exports. Axios reports that influential Democratic lawmakers, poised to lead key congressional committees if they win the midterm elections,
26 Ottobre 2026

Japan Panel Launches Talks on Foreign Agent Registration System

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government expert panel on Monday kicked off discussions on an envisaged foreign agent registration system as the first step toward the country’s proposed anti-espionage legislation. Under the system, individuals and organizations engaged in lobbying activities in
26 Ottobre 2026

Takaichi Says Active Cyber Defense Will Be Used Strategically

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday vowed to implement cybersecurity measures “strategically,” saying that the government would also keep open the option of using active cyber defense to prevent major cyberattacks before they occur. Speaking at the
26 Ottobre 2026

Brazil, Lula triumphs over Bolsonaro and wins fourth term

(Adnkronos) – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, almost 81, won a fourth term in the runoff against Flavio Bolsonaro last Sunday.  The left-wing leader secured 51.7% of the votes, against 48.2% for the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, according
26 Ottobre 2026

USA, Japan indicts US Marine for murder in Okinawa

(Adnkronos) – Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine on charges of killing a woman in Okinawa, according to reports Monday.  AFP reports that the case has sparked public outrage, prompted the Japanese prime minister to condemn the “heinous crime,” and reignited
26 Ottobre 2026

Humorous Posthumous Online Post Draws Donations in Japan

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–A 22-year-old Japanese man who suffered from a rare cancer died in October last year, leaving a social media post reading, “Guee, shindango,” an internet slang expression used to make light of a shocking situation, to be published
26 Ottobre 2026

Japan, Finland Ink Pact on Transfer of Defense Equipment, Tech

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and Finnish governments on Monday signed a bilateral pact on the transfer of defense equipment and technology. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen signed the deal at a ceremony at the
26 Ottobre 2026

Manga Artist Sues Japan Govt over Revised Imperial House Law

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manga artist Yoshinori Kobayashi sued the government Monday, saying that the revised Imperial House Law, which allows male paternal-line descendants of former Imperial Family branches to be adopted into the family, violates the Constitution. In the lawsuit,
26 Ottobre 2026

Nikon to Launch World’s 1st Submicron Lithography System

Tokyo, Oct. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikon Corp. said Monday that it will launch new lithography equipment in December 2027 that achieves the world’s first resolution of less than 1 micrometer for the production of high-performance displays used in devices such as foldable
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