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(Adnkronos) – The Trump Administration has globally suspended immigration visa appointments to allow for “in-depth” training of consular officers in an attempt to identify foreign applicants who might become dependent on US public assistance. This is reported by The Hill, citing the

(Adnkronos) – “Strong concern” comes from the US State Department regarding the case of Gao Zhen, the artist from the ‘Gao Brothers’ (known for their committed art, their criticism of the Cultural Revolution) residing in the United States, arrested two years ago

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Chubu Electric Power Co. is suspected of having improperly billed for costs related to decommissioning work on the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, it was learned Wednesday. The

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is considering visiting California later this month to inspect startups developing physical artificial intelligence technologies, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. Katayama is expected to visit AI robotics company Figure AI Inc. and Toyota Research

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The government has already earmarked funds for the purchase of 150,000 tons of rice

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said Wednesday that there was “no reason” for her to be placed under U.S. sanctions. “I can say with certainty that there is no reason for me to be sanctioned,”

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to diversify its crude oil suppliers beyond the Middle East amid ongoing instability in the region, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday. Takaichi unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the country’s energy security and support

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart said Wednesday it will introduce new grooming guidelines starting Tuesday, allowing employees to freely choose their hair color and permitting Muslim women to wear hijabs. The company aims to attract a more diverse

(Adnkronos) – Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey who passed away last July 11 and supported by US President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primaries for the Senate in South Carolina. As reported by Nbc, Darline Graham defeated Representative Ralph Norman

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his visiting Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, confirmed Wednesday they will closely cooperate to seek the participation of countries using the Strait of Hormuz in ongoing talks on its future.