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Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering an audio equipment-related company president who was found dead with massive bleeding at an apartment in the Japanese capital’s Ota Ward on Thursday. Arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department

New York, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)–The dollar surged above 158 yen for the first time since January 2025 in New York trading on Friday, following news reports about a possible snap election in Japan. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at 157.89-99

Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)–With electric vehicles becoming a realistic option for Japanese consumers thanks to the releases of many new models last year, including more budget-friendly ones, battery recycling holds the key to the further spread of EVs. The Japanese auto

Tokyo, Jan. 10 (Jiji Press)–With electric vehicles becoming a realistic option for Japanese consumers thanks to the releases of many new models last year, including more budget-friendly ones, battery recycling holds the key to the further spread of EVs. The Japanese auto

(Adnkronos) – Ukraine announced that Russia hit two cargo ships off the southern Black Sea coast, killing a Syrian crew member. According to the Minister for Reconstruction, Oleksiy Kuleba, one of the two ships was heading to the port of Chornomorsk to

(Adnkronos) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called for a “rapid” and “independent” investigation into the deaths that have occurred during the demonstrations that have been shaking Iran for weeks. He stated this in a press

(Adnkronos) – The United States Southern Command (Southcom) has confirmed the seizure of the East Timor-flagged oil tanker Olina, which may be involved in the transport of sanctioned Venezuelan oil. “Once again, this morning our joint forces sent a clear message: ‘there

(Adnkronos) – A thousand days have passed since a brutal conflict engulfed Sudan, destroying families, communities, and stealing the future of an entire generation of children. This is stated by Save the Children, the organization that for over 100 years has been

Beijing, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)–The Chinese government has tightened its restrictions on rare earth exports to Japan, it was learned Friday. Shipments of some rare earth materials destined for Japan appear to be facing difficulties. China has begun to check shipping routes

Seoul, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may discuss South Korea’s potential entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership during their upcoming summit in Japan, South Korean national security adviser Wi