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Tokyo, May 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared more than 2,500 points to exceed the 62,000 line for the first time ever in morning trading on Thursday. Tokyo stocks tracked gains in U.S. equities driven by hopes for a

(Adnkronos) – Ahead of a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday suggested boosting international coordination to safeguard the flow of oil, gas and fertilisers through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, the foreign

(Adnkronos) – Alessandra Schiavo has begun her role as Italy’s envoy to Algeria, and her numerous previous postings include ambassador to Myanmar, according to a foreign ministry statement on Wednesday.  During a diplomatic career that has spanned over three decades, Schiavo has

Tokyo, May 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Honda Motor Co. is considering an indefinite freeze on the planned construction of an electric vehicle production plant in Canada, apparently in response to a slowdown in EV demand in the United States, informed sources said Wednesday.

(Adnkronos) – Aligment on foreign policy is a focus of talks in Rome on Wednesday between premier Giorgia Meloni and her two deputies, foreign minister Antonio Tajani and transport minister Matteo Salvini.   The talks come ahead of a key meeting in

Singapore, May 6 (Jiji Press)–The dollar tumbled below 155.50 yen to hit a two-month low against the Japanese currency in Asian trading Wednesday after moving above 157.50 yen, triggering speculation about an additional intervention by Japan. “It is highly likely that the

(Adnkronos) – Italy has underlined its unwavering support for the stability and unity of Libya – which currently has rival administrations in Tripoli and in the eastern city of Benghazi – after envoy Gianluca Alberini took part in a security working group

Kyoto, May 6 (Jiji Press)–Police on Wednesday served a fresh arrest warrant on a 37-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old son, whose body was found in a forest area in Nantan in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, in April. The father, who

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani, will hold a bilateral meeting with United States secretary of state Marco Rubio at the foreign ministry in Rome on Friday, the foreign ministry said in statement.  Accredited press will be able to film the

(Adnkronos) – According to two US officials and two other sources informed on the matter, the White House believes it is close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and establish a framework for