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23 Luglio 2026

Japanese Soccer Star Mitoma Referred to Prosecutors

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have sent to public prosecutors papers on Japanese soccer star Kaoru Mitoma for his suspected negligent driving resulting in injury, investigative sources said Thursday. Mitoma, 29, has admitted the allegations, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
23 Luglio 2026

Japan-Philippine Diplomatic Ties Turn 70 as Cooperation Advances

Manila, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the Philippines celebrated the 70th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Thursday, as the two countries strengthen their national security and economic cooperation. The Philippine Embassy wrote on X, “Philippines-Japan Friendship Day reminds
23 Luglio 2026

Japan, Russia to Resume Youth Exchanges after 7-Year Hiatus

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–An exchange program for young people in Japan and Russia is expected to resume in August after a seven-year break, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official said Thursday. Some 15 students from Japanese universities and graduate schools will be
23 Luglio 2026

USA: Former CIA chief James Woolsey dead

(Adnkronos) – Robert James Woolsey, a national security expert who led the CIA for two turbulent years after his appointment by President Bill Clinton, has died at the age of 84. According to several newspapers, Woolsey, who became CIA director in early
23 Luglio 2026

Ex-Head of Japanese Yakiniku Chain Arrested over Tax Evasion

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese public prosecutors on Thursday arrested the former president of a “yakiniku” barbecue restaurant chain on suspicion of evading income tax through the alleged misuse of a tax break designed to promote investments in startups. The 55-year-old former
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