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7 Marzo 2026

More Husbands Follow Working Wives Abroad

Tokyo, March 7 (Jiji Press)–With more and more women, including those working as diplomats and trading company employees, taking posts outside their home countries, many of their husbands are opting to move abroad with their spouses. Johanna Lindquist, 49, minister counsellor at
7 Marzo 2026

Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics Kicks Off

Verona, Italy, March 6 (Jiji Press)–The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony at an amphitheater in Verona, a UNESCO world heritage city in northern Italy. Over 600 athletes from a record 55 countries and regions will vie
6 Marzo 2026

Dollar Briefly Tops 158 Yen in London

London/New York, March 6 (Jiji Press)–The dollar briefly rose above 158 yen in London on Friday, hitting the highest level since Jan. 23. At 12:30 p.m., the U.S. currency stood at 157.92-158.02 yen, up 0.37 yen from 4 p.m. Thursday. The greenback
6 Marzo 2026

Japan’s Motegi Voices Serious Concern over Iran Situation

Tokyo, March 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday informed his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, of Tokyo’s serious concern over the situation in Iran following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country. In their phone talks, Motegi also urged Sa’ar to
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