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Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–Debate over reforming Japan’s retrial system has intensified following the landmark acquittal in October 2024 of Iwao Hakamata, now 89, who was wrongfully convicted of a 1966 murder and spent about 48 years in custody. It took 43

Washington, Dec. 22 (Jiji Press)–Bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a draft resolution condemning China’s “coercive actions against Japan” that followed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a potential Taiwan contingency. While urging China to “cease its

Kobe, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–The prefectural police department of Hyogo, western Japan, has sent papers on nine male officers to public prosecutors for alleged illegal gambling at online casinos. On Monday, the police department imposed penalties on the nine officers, such as

Seoul, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung may visit China and Japan next month, it has been learned. In a television program Monday, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said that work is underway for Lee to visit China as

Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Emeritus Akihito, the father of Emperor Naruhito, turned 92 on Tuesday. The former Emperor was diagnosed this May with silent myocardial ischemia, a condition in which blood flow to the heart muscles falls below sufficient levels,

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli government has approved the closure of the Army radio station, Galei Tsahal, ignoring the objections of the attorney general, who stated that the move would threaten media freedom. Founded in 1950, Galei Tsahal is – according to a

(Adnkronos) – Missile tests have been reported in several western and central provinces of Iran. According to the Fars news agency, citing local witnesses, the tests were conducted in Khorramabad, Mahabad, Isfahan, Tehran, and Mashhad. Also today, the commander-in-chief of the Iranian

(Adnkronos) – Iran reiterates that its missile program has defensive purposes and serves to deter any attacks, specifying that the existence of its arsenal cannot be subject to discussion. “Iran’s missile program was developed to defend Iranian territory, not to negotiate,” said

(Adnkronos) – The partial release of documents related to the Epstein case risks turning into a political boomerang for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The extensive redactions and the limited number of files published – in apparent contrast to the

(Adnkronos) – U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna (Democrat, California) and Thomas Massie (Republican, Kentucky), co-authors of the “Epstein Files Transparency Act,” have announced their intention to initiate “contempt of Congress” proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of failing to comply with