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Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during her upcoming five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia, hopes to further boost cooperation with the two nations in the security and economic security fields amid China’s growing military and economic coercion. During

(Adnkronos) – At least five people were injured by the man who shot today in Athens at the headquarters of the National Social Security Fund and on the first floor of the Court of Appeal. The Greek broadcaster Skai reports, specifying that

(Adnkronos) – Former French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has announced he is ”ready” to run in the presidential elections to be held in 2027. Interviewed by Le Figaro, Cazeneuve said ”I am ready to run” because ”if I can make a contribution,

(Adnkronos) – Madagascar announced today that it has expelled a French diplomat, the day after the ambassador was summoned, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities. This was announced by the Malagasy Foreign Ministry, according to which Ambassador Arnaud Guillois was informed of

(Adnkronos) – For the first time since the start of the crisis in the Middle East, a supertanker linked to Japan has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy hubs. The vessel, identified as the Idemitsu Maru,

(Adnkronos) – Twenty years after Darfur captured global attention due to the violence that devastated communities and displaced millions in Sudan, the region’s children are once again trapped in a catastrophic crisis, but with less international attention and aid. This was warned

(Adnkronos) – “I don’t understand why people are surprised that the United States is torn apart: I’m pretty sure this is the result of having a traitor at the helm.” This is what a Bluesky user, a social platform popular among the

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese suprapartisan national council Tuesday discussed points of contention regarding a proposal to temporarily exempt food items from the consumption tax. Working-level members agreed that the panel will study concrete measures from May to resolve issues raised

(Adnkronos) – Slovakia has confirmed that it has initiated proceedings at the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg against the ban on importing Russian gas, which is expected to come into force next year throughout the Union. The Kyiv Independent reports this.

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to keep its monetary policy unchanged, against the background of the Iran conflict. At a two-day meeting that ended the same day, the BOJ’s Policy Board voted six to three to maintain