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Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January-June fell 2.0 pct from a year before to 21,084,800, down for the first time in five years, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. Although the first-half visitor

(Adnkronos) – Amman, July 15. (Adnkronos/Afp)  The Jordanian army announced on Wednesday that it had “shot down three missiles coming from Iran”, as Tehran intensified attacks against US allies in response to American raids.  “Air defense systems intercepted and shot down three

(Adnkronos) – Amman, July 15. (Adnkronos/Afp)  The Jordanian army announced on Wednesday that it had “shot down three missiles coming from Iran”, as Tehran intensified attacks against US allies in response to American raids.  “Air defense systems intercepted and shot down three

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday reaffirmed the Italy’s “strong” commitment to “democracy, freedom and the rule of law throughout Latin America – a crucial part of the West” – rejecting “extremist” governments such as Nicaragua’s and underlining “the Christian

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday that she wants the suprapartisan National Council on Social Security to reach a conclusion on the planned food tax cut by early August, so a related bill can be submitted to

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 16 years in prison Wednesday for fatally stabbing a 22-year-old woman while she was livestreaming on a Tokyo street last year. Kenichi Takano was found guilty of murdering Airi Sato

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani was on Wednesday set to speak at a meeting in Spain’s capital, Madrid that will focus on global challenges, defence of the rule of law, cooperation between Europe and Ibero-America, freedom and role of Western

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Hitachi Ltd. and Tobu Railway Co. on Wednesday introduced a facial recognition system at ticket gates at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo’s Toshima Ward. Passengers can pass through the ticket gates hands-free if they register their facial data and

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has revised its guidelines for artificial intelligence-related policies, calling for constantly strengthening measures against cyberattacks in light of serious risks posed by cutting-edge AI models. The original AI policy guidelines were compiled only last December.

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–System failures at frozen food maker Nichirei Corp., caused by unauthorized access, have disrupted the operations of restaurant businesses and retailers in many parts of Japan. Nichirei said on Monday that it had been hit by unauthorized access,