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Fukuoka, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese court dismissed Tuesday a petition seeking to halt the operations of the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at Kyushu Electric Power Co.’s Genkai nuclear power station in southwestern Japan. Fukuoka High Court dismissed the request

(Adnkronos) – Israeli bulldozers have begun demolition work on the headquarters of Unrwa, the United Nations agency responsible for assisting Palestinian refugees, in East Jerusalem. This was reported by AFP. “The complex does not enjoy any immunity and its seizure by the

(Adnkronos) – U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne after Elysée chief Emmanuel Macron refused to join the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza. “I will apply 200% tariffs on his wines and champagne. And

(Adnkronos) – “Ups and downs”. This is China’s assessment of relations with Washington in the first year of Donald Trump’s second term. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, specifying that relations remain overall stable.   “In the past

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The political platform and basic policies of a new party formed by the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, which had been a ruling coalition member for decades, appear to reflect compromises between the two

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, said Tuesday that it will lead efforts to ensure that the momentum for wage increases takes even deeper root in Japan. In its guidelines for member companies regarding this year’s “shunto” spring

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have arrested two Vietnamese nationals on suspicion of breaking into a home in central Japan and stealing cash. The arrestees include Ha Ngoc Tu, 26, a resident of the city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan,

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds temporarily rose to 2.38 pct, a fresh 27-year high, in Tokyo trading Tuesday out of concerns about deterioration in the country’s state finances. The 10-year JGB

Tokyo, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–The annual number of foreign visitors to Japan came to some 42.7 million in 2025, up from 36,870,148 in the previous year, exceeding 40 million for the first time, tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko said at a press conference

Osaka, Jan. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese pharmaceutical company Shionogi & Co. said Tuesday that it will spend 2,125 million dollars to raise its stake in British HIV drugs company ViiV Healthcare Ltd. from 10 pct to 21.7 pct. ViiV will issue new shares