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Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday instructed relevant ministers to accelerate efforts to review systems related to working hours, including the discretionary labor system. The instruction was given during the day’s meeting of the Japan Growth Strategy

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–At least 40 billion yen in deposits and savings have been secured during the liquidation process of the Unification Church in Japan, it was learned Wednesday. According to a report submitted by the liquidator, lawyer Hisashi Ito, to

(Adnkronos) – Italy on Wednesday marked the anniversary of Israel’s independence in 1948 after the World War II Nazi Holocaust in which some six million Jews perished and a United Nations vote to partition Palestine.   “Born from the ashes of the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced his candidacy in the bank’s presidential election to be held in November, in line with the expiration of his current term. “If re-elected, my foremost priority will be urgent

Susono, Shizuoka Pref., April 22 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a new research and development hub for new mobility products and services in its experimental Woven City in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. The Inventor Garage facility is designed to foster

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Prudential Life Insurance Co. said Wednesday that it will extend its voluntary suspension of sales activities for new contracts by 180 days until Nov. 5, following a fraud scandal involving its employees. The suspension was originally scheduled for

(Adnkronos) – Italy and Poland, two countries “of importance to Europe” have a “shared vision” on key international issue including the defence of war-battered Ukraine, foreign minister Antonio Tajani told reporters in Rome on Wednesday.  “There is a shared vision regarding the

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, on Wednesday reaffirmed their countries’ close cooperation in efforts to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, including ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s House of Representatives is expected to pass a bill to establish a national intelligence council on Thursday, after the bill cleared the Lower House’s Cabinet Committee by a majority vote on Wednesday. In the committee vote, the

(Adnkronos) – Swedish authorities have ordered the closure of 16 public schools in the city of Borlänge, in central Sweden, following a threat of violence. Private schools also chose to remain closed after being informed of the threat. “The decision is a