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(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,

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major democracies have urged the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan and other parties to immediately cease drone attacks and atrocities that endanger civilians. In a statement issued Tuesday, the

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The board of a Japanese House of Councillors committee on Wednesday agreed to take a vote on a bill to revise the Imperial House Law on Thursday. The Upper House committee is likely to approve the bill with

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The average income per household in Japan in 2024 rose a record 7.3 pct from the previous year to 5,752,000 yen, a welfare ministry survey showed Wednesday. The ministry believes that the growth was led by wage increases