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24 Febbraio 2026

Indefinite Term Sought for Murder of Otsu Probation Officer

Otsu, Shiga Pref., Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese prosecutors on Tuesday sought an indefinite prison term for a 36-year-old unemployed man for murdering a volunteer probation officer in Otsu in the western prefecture of Shiga during his probation in May 2024. The key
24 Febbraio 2026

Japan Protests China’s Ban on Exports of Dual-Use Goods

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday lodged a strong protest against China’s ban on exports of dual-use products to Japan, urging Beijing to withdraw the measure. Earlier on Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that 20 Japanese companies
24 Febbraio 2026

Japan Govt Urged to Ensure Market Credibility

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–Private-sector members of a key Japanese government panel on Tuesday called on the government to ensure market credibility through appropriate dialogue when making policy shifts. While expressing support for the policy changes planned by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s
24 Febbraio 2026

Japan to Scrutinize Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday expressed its intention to scrutinize the impact on Japanese industries of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which may put higher levies on some items than under a bilateral trade agreement struck last
24 Febbraio 2026

Russia, Telegram founder Durov investigated for aiding terrorism

(Adnkronos) – A criminal investigation has been opened in Russia against the founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov. The government newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes this, explaining that Durov is suspected of “aiding terrorist activities”. In recent days, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB)
24 Febbraio 2026

Thailand-Cambodia, Bangkok reports border clashes

(Adnkronos) – The Thai army reported a firefight with Cambodian forces on the border between the two countries, accusing Phnom Penh of violating the truce agreed in December. According to a statement from the Bangkok army, Cambodian forces “fired a 40mm grenade”
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