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Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan will raise the caps on medical expenses borne by patients as part of changes in its high-cost medical care benefit system from August that are designed to curb ballooning national medical costs. The ceilings on monthly out-of-pocket

New York, July 17 (Jiji Press)–The United Nations on Friday expressed its support for inclusive policies that advance women’s rights, in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “encourages all countries to adopt inclusive policies that will

Brussels, July 17 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane from Japan emphasized the importance of the ICC’s independence Friday, likely with the U.S. government’s campaign against the international organization in mind. “International courts must always remain independent and free from political

Nagoya, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Corporate museums, where companies showcase their products, values and histories, are taking on roles that extend well beyond public relations in Japan. With more than 1,000 such facilities believed to exist across the country, corporate museums are increasingly

(Adnkronos) – Marco Rubio will be in Manila, Philippines, next week for a summit with ministers from Asean countries, according to State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott today, specifying that from July 19 to 23 the Secretary of State will participate in the

(Adnkronos) – The record heatwave that hit France at the end of June caused a sharp increase in mortality in the Paris region. According to a report by Santé publique France, between June 22 and 28, approximately 3,000 deaths were recorded in

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Council for Cultural Affairs on Friday recommended that culture minister Yohei Matsumoto designate four individuals including “nagauta narimono” traditional Japanese theater music performer Tosha Shuho as holders of important intangible cultural properties, commonly known as living national

(Adnkronos) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar have called for a ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran. This was announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, citing talks between the ministers

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed a Hamas commander who played a central role in the kidnapping of Israeli citizens. This is Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan, considered by the IDF and Shin Bet to be “directly involved

(Adnkronos) – Several Kuwaiti soldiers were injured in a drone attack attributed to Iran, which in the past hours struck army structures and camps in Kuwait. This was reported by the General Staff of the armed forces of the Gulf emirate, specifying