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New York, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–A U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday that it will launch the Kei-01 ultra-compact utility truck, developed for the U.S. market based on Japan’s “kei” light trucks, in the second half of 2027. Toyota

Paris, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major countries adopted a 12-page statement that addresses the situation in Ukraine at their two-day meeting in Paris through Tuesday, according to French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot. At a press

Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Buddhist community is searching for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence as it struggles with challenges such as a waning interest in Buddhism and a decline in the number of “danka” household supporters of specific temples on the

Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team has identified a cell-surface receptor protein that binds to the rubella virus and allows it to enter human airway and placental cells. According to the team of the Japan Institute for Health Security, Tohoku

Tokyo, Nov. 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Tuesday that Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine will visit Japan Nov. 24-27. During her stay, Heine is scheduled to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

(Adnkronos) – Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has ordered an urgent review of firearms regulations and the operation of shooting ranges, emphasizing the need to ensure that every privately held weapon is properly registered. Speaking at the opening of a Council of

(Adnkronos) – The bloc of parties led by Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar, presented a series of legislative proposals on the day of the first Knesset meeting after the October 27 elections, including one for the establishment of an inquiry commission into

(Adnkronos) – Several British universities have started promoting a public program of interest-free university funding, compliant with the principles of Islamic finance. The Telegraph reports this, citing, among others, the universities of Bristol and Leeds and University College London. The government aims

Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)–SoftBank Group Corp. on Tuesday reported a consolidated net loss of 768 billion yen for April-September, against a profit of 2,924 billion yen a year earlier. The Japanese technology investor fell into the red on a first-half basis

(Adnkronos) – The Committee for Criminal and Civil Codes of the State Duma in Russia has introduced a bill that introduces sanctions for “discrediting traditional values”, namely “for the distribution of materials that discredit spiritual and moral values and for promoting their