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New York, Aug. 13 (Jiji Press)–The United Nations on Thursday called for restraint by all parties concerned following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to one of four western Pacific islands held by Russia and claimed by Japan. “This is a

(Adnkronos) – The Ukrainian army launched a drone attack overnight against the Leningrad Oblast, Russia, damaging the port infrastructure of Ust-Luga. Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko reported this. Located west of St. Petersburg, Ust-Luga is one of Russia’s largest ports on the Baltic

(Adnkronos) – The American ambassador in Tokyo stated that he recognizes Japan’s “sovereignty” over the Kuril Islands, visited yesterday by Russian President Vladimir Putin and disputed with Japan. “The United States maintains unwavering support for Japan, its most important ally, and recognizes

(Adnkronos) – Eighteen people were injured, two of them seriously, after a passenger train derailed yesterday in southern England, trapping passengers inside overturned carriages. The South East Coast Ambulance Service stated that two people sustained “serious injuries,” while another 16, with “less

Tokorozawa, Saitama Pref., Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manga artist Kazuyoshi Takeda, author of a series that depicts a World War II battle on the western Pacific island of Peleliu, emphasized the importance of learning about war so as not to repeat past

Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry plans to set up an office in fiscal 2027 to help the country ensure stable procurement of critical minerals such as rare earths and rare metals, Jiji Press has learned. Japan, which heavily depends on

Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese companies are promoting efforts to prevent employees from suffering heatstroke as temperatures passed 40 degrees Celsius at some locations in the country this summer. General contractor Obayashi Corp. employees work at construction sites from 7 a.m. to

Tokyo, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to one of the four northwestern Pacific islands at the center of a long-standing territorial dispute between Moscow and Tokyo may have been intended to shore up his popularity at home ahead

Hikawa, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–A temporary pet care service has been offered to pet owners in areas devastated by a powerful earthquake that last month hit Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as some evacuation centers refuse to admit their beloved animals.

Seoul, Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Friday sent a message to a ceremony to commemorate so-called former comfort women that included neither criticism of nor demands on Japan, reflecting his policy of placing importance on ties with the