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Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Social Democratic Party is considering postponing its leadership election scheduled for February due to the possibility of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolving the House of Representatives for a snap general election, informed sources told Jiji Press on

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–NTT Data Group Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and JA Mitsui Leasing Ltd. said Tuesday they have established a company to construct and operate a submarine communication cable connecting Japan, Malaysia and Singapore. Their investment ratio is unknown. They aim

(Adnkronos) – The EU “condemns the acts of violence” committed in recent days against political actors in Honduras and “invites all involved parties to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power”, as well as to respect the will of the Honduran

(Adnkronos) – Arrests for illegal immigration have reached their highest levels ever in London. This was revealed by the British Home Office, after raids on commercial activities in the capital were intensified. The crackdown on illegal work has seen officers step up

(Adnkronos) – The BBC will seek to have the defamation lawsuit filed by the President of the United States against the broadcaster dismissed. This is according to documents filed in a Florida court. Donald Trump has demanded ten billion dollars in compensation

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “deeply concerned” at the violent crackdown in Iran against nationwide anti-government protests that erupted on 28 December, in which rights groups claim over 1,000 people have likely been killed and over 10,700 have been arrested, foreign minister Antonio

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap general election. The key index surged 1,609.27

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in Japan worsened for two months in a row in December as the indexes for household activity and corporate activity declined, a Cabinet Office survey showed Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted diffusion index for

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that she and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed on the importance of strategic collaboration, including security cooperation involving the United States. Takaichi and Lee also agreed to continue “shuttle” diplomacy,

(Adnkronos) – Oil-Top proven reserves.