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Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese public-interest association has established a system to certify “juku” cram schools taking sufficient measures to prevent sexual violence against children, with requirements including the installation of security cameras in classrooms. The move comes ahead of the

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Kenso Soai, co-winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, in an interview with Jiji Press on Friday looked back on his research that led to the discovery of the reaction now known as the “Soai reaction.” Soai,

The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan and seven other countries on Friday voiced their strong objections to U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which is based in The Hague in the Netherlands. In a statement issued by their foreign ministers,

Berlin, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–The German government is considering participating in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet, a government official suggested Friday. This came after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told German Chancellor Friedrich

The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane on Friday welcomed the selection of former ICC judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a South African jurist, as this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. This means that the extremely

The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–The International Criminal Court on Friday denounced the United States’ designation of The Hague, the Netherlands-based court as a target of its sanctions the same day. “It is an assault on the rule of law and

The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–The International Criminal Court on Friday denounced the United States’ designation of The Hague, the Netherlands-based court as a target of its sanctions the same day. “It is an assault on the rule of law and

The Hague, Netherlands, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–The International Criminal Court on Friday denounced the United States’ designation of The Hague, the Netherlands-based court as a target of its sanctions the same day. “It is an assault on the rule of law and

Tokyo, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday expressed her deep concern over the U.S. government’s decision to add the International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, the Netherlands, to its sanctions list. In a social media post, Takaichi

Bangkok, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku vowed on Friday to make full preparations for a sumo tournament scheduled to take place in Bangkok in June 2027. “We will do our utmost to allow people in Thailand to fully enjoy