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9 Marzo 2026

Turkey, mega-trial begins for Istanbul mayor and 400 others

(Adnkronos) – A mega-trial against 400 defendants, including the city’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, began this morning in Istanbul. The charges are related to corruption, but the case is, according to critics of the regime, politically motivated, with the aim of preventing İmamoğlu
9 Marzo 2026

G-7 Finance Chiefs Discuss Joint Oil Reserve Release

Tokyo, March 9 (Jiji Press)–Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major democracies discussed a possible joint release of their countries’ oil reserves at an online meeting on Monday, in light of surging crude oil prices amid continued conflict between the U.S.-Israel
9 Marzo 2026

Motegi Condemns Iran, Demands Release of Japanese Detainees

Tokyo, March 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, over the phone on Monday, condemning Iran for its attacks on private-sector facilities in neighboring countries and for threatening the safety of navigation in the Strait
9 Marzo 2026

China Slams Japan over Taiwan Premier’s Visit

Beijing, March 9 (Jiji Press)–A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday criticized Japan over Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai’s visit to Japan, saying that the Japanese government would “bear all responsibility” for the consequences of the visit. At a press conference, Guo Jiakun