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7 Maggio 2026

G7 Ready to Take Actions against Economic Coercion: Communique

Paris, May 6 (Jiji Press)–Trade ministers from the Group of Seven major industrialized countries indicated their readiness to take actions against economic coercion, in a joint communique adopted at their meeting in Paris on Wednesday. “We express our grave concerns regarding economic
7 Maggio 2026

Nikkei Surges past 62,000 amid Middle East Hopes

Tokyo, May 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared past the 62,000 threshold for the first time ever on an intraday basis on Thursday morning, amid hopes for an early end to the U.S.-Iran conflict. The index of 225 selected
7 Maggio 2026

Nikkei Average Jumps over 2,500 Points in Morning

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
6 Maggio 2026

Algeria: Schiavo takes up post as Italy’s new ambassador

(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
6 Maggio 2026

Honda Mulls Freezing EV Plant Project in Canada

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.
6 Maggio 2026

Dollar Dives below 155.50 Yen amid Intervention Rumors

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
6 Maggio 2026

Father Served Fresh Warrant over Boy’s Death in Kyoto

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
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