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By Hiroki Shimoo Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan and Canada can work more closely together to accelerate the real-world adoption of artificial intelligence, an expert at a Toronto-based, cutting-edge research institute says. “AI will be the technology that will power the future,”

Washington, June 8 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist in the popular Japanese anime series “Naruto,” drawing criticism from some people. The video, posted on Saturday, shows Trump dressed as Naruto

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average temporarily climbed over 1,000 points on Tuesday morning. At 9:12 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section surged 1,017.83 points, or 1.59 pct,

(Adnkronos) – Rail traffic has been suspended in the territory of Crimea following an attack on a train operating on the Moscow-Simferopol route, which caused the death of a train driver. “Passengers on all trains present on the peninsula have been evacuated.

(Adnkronos) – The European Council has adopted a new legislative framework for the screening of foreign direct investments, aimed at strengthening the EU’s capacity to identify, assess, and address security and public order risks related to them. This was announced in an

(Adnkronos) – The European Council has adopted the regulation establishing a new framework to protect the EU steel market from the commercial effects of global overcapacity. The new rules will replace the current EU steel safeguard measure, which expires on June 30,

(Adnkronos) – The Pasdaran announced that they had attacked a chemical plant in Haifa, Israel, in retaliation, after an “American-Israeli” raid against an Iranian petrochemical site. In a statement, the Israeli Revolutionary Guards warned that further attacks against non-military and energy targets

Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Japan, the United States and the Philippines agreed Monday to bolster their cooperation over maritime security. At a meeting held in Manila, officials of the three countries discussed the situation in the South China Sea, where China continues

Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Agriculture ministers of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations on Monday reaffirmed their commitment regarding fertilizer supplies amid the Middle East turmoil. In an extraordinary meeting held online, the ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency announced on Monday a plan to conditionally ease capital adequacy requirements for banks in order to encourage investments in companies. For joint investments with government-backed financial institutions, which are seen as carrying lower risks