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Shizuoka, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Maki Takubo, former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, plans to run in the Dec. 14 mayoral election following her removal from office over her academic background scandal, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Takubo, 55, is expected

(Adnkronos) – Italy praised Iraq for the parliamentary polls held across the country on Wednesday – in which Iraqi premier Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s coalition emerged as the winner – stating that it wants to boost economic and regional security cooperation.  “Congrats to

Okayama, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Okayama branch of Hiroshima High Court ruled Thursday that the July election for Japan’s House of Councillors was held in a state of unconstitutionality due to vote-value disparities. It is the ninth ruling to find that the

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet stands at 63.8 pct, the second highest for a fledgling Japanese administration, the results of a Jiji Press poll showed Thursday. The rating is surpassed only by the 72.8

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–About 60 pct of respondents support a proposal by Japan’s ruling camp for a 10 pct cut in the number of seats in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, a Jiji Press opinion poll showed.

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and the ruling coalition are considering a plan to raise the so-called departure tax from the current 1,000 yen per person to 3,000 yen or more to fund measures against overtourism, informed sources said Thursday.

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Amid a rise in cybersecurity risks, the head of Australia’s QBE Insurance Group Ltd. on Thursday emphasized the need for cyber insurance. Group CEO Andrew Horton said that cybersecurity risks have “dramatically changed” over the past 20 years

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press public opinion poll showed Thursday that 75.1 pct of respondents highly rated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit diplomacy with the United States, China and South Korea thus far. Those who gave low scores accounted

New York, Nov. 12 (Jiji Press)–Group of Seven foreign ministers reaffirmed their cooperation in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, at their two-day meeting in Canada’s Niagara region that ended Wednesday. “An immediate ceasefire is

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Thursday that it will provide support to households and medical workers struggling with elevated prices as part of a planned economic package. “What is important is to implement necessary policies and budgets without hesitation