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14 Gennaio 2026

South Korea, Lee and Takaichi play K-pop hits, social media appreciate signs of détente

(Adnkronos) – It was an unusual – and in some ways irreverent – drum duet between the leaders of Japan and South Korea that concluded the bilateral summit between the two countries: a sign of détente – also on social media –

14 Gennaio 2026

Greenland, government increases military presence on and around the island

(Adnkronos) – The Greenlandic government has increased its military presence “on and around” the island, as it prepares to conduct exercises with Denmark and other NATO allies to work on Arctic security. In a statement published on its website, the government said

14 Gennaio 2026

Venezuela, 11 journalists freed, 24 still detained

(Adnkronos) – The Venezuelan government continues to release political prisoners as part of a “gesture of peace” promised by interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The National Union of Press Workers (Sntp) announced the release of 11 journalists and media workers, many of whom

14 Gennaio 2026

Amnesty, 15 years since Tunisia revolution, ‘promises of freedom and justice betrayed’

(Adnkronos) – On the occasion of the anniversary of the “Tunisian revolution of December 17–January 14”, 15 years after a popular uprising driven by demands for dignity, freedom, and social justice, Amnesty International Tunisia has expressed deep concern about the continuous deterioration

14 Gennaio 2026

USA, Trump administration freezes visa procedures for 75 countries

(Adnkronos) – The Trump administration freezes entry visa granting procedures to the United States for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand. This is stated in a State Department memo, revealed by Fox News in an article later

14 Gennaio 2026

Italy-Albania: La Russa holds talks with Peleshi

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s Senate speaker Ignazio La Russa on Wednesday held talks in Rome with Albania’s Parliament speaker Niko Peleshi, according to a statement. Italy launched a ‘strategic and operational’ partnership with European Union candidate Albania in November, signing 15 agreements spanning

14 Gennaio 2026

CDP, Komeito Eyeing New Party for General Election

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, which left the ruling bloc last year, are coordinating to cooperate in the next general election, with a view to forming a new party, it was learned Wednesday.

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Announce Lower House Dissolution Mon.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told senior officials of the ruling bloc Wednesday that she plans to announce her intention Monday to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election. The all-important lower chamber of the

14 Gennaio 2026

Saitama Gov. Seeks Halt to Visa Exemption Deal with Turkey

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Saitama Governor Motohiro Ono on Wednesday urged the Foreign Ministry to temporarily suspend Japan’s mutual visa exemption agreement with Turkey, in light of disputes involving Kurdish residents in the prefecture near Tokyo. Ono handed Keiichi Iwamoto, director-general of

14 Gennaio 2026

Toyota Raises Tender Offer Price for Toyota Industries

Nagoya, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will increase its tender offer price for Toyota Industries Corp., the Toyota group’s original company, to 18,800 yen per share from 16,300 yen. The move comes as Toyota Industries’ stock price

14 Gennaio 2026

Video of Takaichi-Lee Drum Session Posted Online

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–A video of a drum session by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was posted on X by the prime minister’s office on Wednesday. The two leaders played the drums to popular songs,

14 Gennaio 2026

Iran, 26-year-old protester feared, hanging scheduled for today

(Adnkronos) – Fear is growing for Erfan Soltani, the 26-year-old Iranian arrested on January 8 during protests in Fardis, near Tehran, and whose hanging is scheduled for today. His family has been informed of the imminent execution, scheduled for today, and that

14 Gennaio 2026

Paris, we will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6

(Adnkronos) – France “will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6”. This was stated on Rtl by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. “This is a political signal associated with the desire to be more present in Greenland, including in the scientific

14 Gennaio 2026

Germany, freight train derails hours after US cargo with weapons for Kyiv passes

(Adnkronos) – A freight train derailed near Essen station in Germany, hours after, on Sunday evening, the scheduled passage of another US military cargo with weapons and equipment bound for Ukraine. There were no injuries. Authorities have opened an investigation into possible

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan, Takaichi towards immediate dissolution of the Lower House

(Adnkronos) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reportedly expressed her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately after the opening of the ordinary parliamentary session on January 23. Government party officials reported this after a meeting with Takaichi herself. Hirofumi

14 Gennaio 2026

Iran: Intervention needed if mass killings of anti-govt protesters occur – Italy

(Adnkronos) – If “a mass extermination of 20,000 protesters” takes place in Iran “someone” must intervene, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated as nationwide anti-government demonstrations enter their 18th day. “If there is a mass extermination of 20,000 people, someone has to

14 Gennaio 2026

South Korea Tells Japan of Intention to Join CPTPP

Seoul, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–South Korea has indicated its intention to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership during a summit in Japan on Tuesday, South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and

14 Gennaio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Ease Bank Lending Cap Rules

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to ease restrictions on large credit extensions by banks, in an effort to promote large-scale mergers and acquisitions and boost companies’ competitiveness, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The plan is expected to be included

14 Gennaio 2026

Toho Reports Record Net Profit of 46.5 B. Yen for March-Nov.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Movie studio Toho Co. said Wednesday that its consolidated net profit for March-November 2025 increased 36.5 pct from a year before to 46.5 billion yen, marking a record high for the nine-month period. The result came as the

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Announce Lower House Dissolution Mon.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a senior official of the ruling bloc Wednesday that she plans to announce her intention Monday to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election. Takaichi informed Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan Panel Seeks Rationale for Curbing Foreigners’ Land Purchases

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government panel proposed in an opinion statement Wednesday that the government further discuss legislative facts to explain why acquisitions and use of domestic land by foreigners should be regulated in light of national security. The written

14 Gennaio 2026

KKR Offers to Acquire Mandom

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Mandom Corp. said Wednesday that it has received a binding offer from U.S. investment fund KKR to acquire the Japanese cosmetics maker for 3,100 yen per share. KKR aims to launch a tender offer for Mandom shares by

14 Gennaio 2026

Bear Sightings in Japan Continue into 2026

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season. A slew of sightings, mainly in the Tohoku northeastern

14 Gennaio 2026

Nikkei Average Renews Record Finish on Continued Election Hopes

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average hit a fresh closing high of more than 54,000 on Wednesday, as hopes persisted of a snap general election boosting prospects for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive spending policy. The key index

14 Gennaio 2026

Prince Hisahito Makes Debut at Imperial New Year Poetry Ceremony

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Prince Hisahito attended Wednesday for the first time Japan’s Imperial New Year poetry ceremony, known as “utakai hajime,” at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, reciting a poem alongside other Imperial Family members. The ceremony took place in the

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan, S. Korea Finance Chiefs to Hold Dialogue in March

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan and South Korea are working to arrange a dialogue session between their finance ministers for March 14 in Tokyo, Japan’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Koo Yun-cheol, South Korea’s deputy prime minister

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi, Lee Visit Horyuji Temple in Nara

Ikaruga, Nara Pref., Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited the Horyuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Takaichi’s home prefecture of Nara, on Wednesday, a day after their summit meeting. The hourlong

14 Gennaio 2026

Chubu Electric to Face On-Site Probe over N-Plant Data Fraud

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority decided Wednesday that its secretariat will conduct an on-site inspection of Chubu Electric Power Co. over the company’s data fraud regarding earthquake risks at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant. The inspection is expected to

14 Gennaio 2026

DNP, Usen-Almex Tie Up for Digital Hotel Check-Ins

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Dai Nippon Printing Co. and payment machine developer Usen-Almex Inc. said Wednesday they have formed a business partnership to commercialize a contactless hotel check-in system compatible with digital passports. The major printing firm and the Usen Holdings Co.

14 Gennaio 2026

World Bank Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 2.6 Pct

Washington, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The World Bank on Tuesday raised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6 pct from 2.4 pct projected in June last year, citing contributions from the U.S. economy’s steady performance. In its latest Global Economic Prospects

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