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Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s policy toward China lacks strategy, University of Tokyo professor Tomoko Ako said Thursday, at a time when tensions between the two countries are rising due in part to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark over a possible

Hachinohe, Aomori Pref., Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–A 70-meter-high steel tower of NTT East Inc. in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, has been found damaged after a powerful earthquake that struck Monday night, prompting the government of the city to order 48 nearby households to

(Adnkronos) – The planned India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEC) to foster connectivity and economic integration between Asia and Europe is “a priority for Italy”, which is striving “to achieve this goal quickly”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said in Mumbai on Thursday.  

(Adnkronos) – Pakistan’s former intelligence chief, Faiz Hameed, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on charges of violating state secrets and abusing his authority. This was announced by the Islamabad army. Hameed led Pakistani intelligence during the government of then-Prime

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–A series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 7 or 8 may occur after a 7.5-magnitude quake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, part of Japan’s Tohoku northeastern region, on Monday, a research institute has said. Fumiaki

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–Nearly 40 pct of people in Japan support Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on a Taiwan contingency, which angered China, a Jiji Press survey showed Thursday. In the interview survey, 39.5 pct of respondents said that the

(Adnkronos) – Italy’ foreign minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday sent congratulations to Switzerland’s former president and foreign minister, Ignazio Cassis, on his appointment as vice-president of the government.  “Congratulations to @ignaziocassis on his appointment as Vice President of the Swiss Federal Council,”

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is considering visiting the Middle East, including Israel and the Palestinian region, in mid-January 2026, informed sources said Thursday. During the visit, Motegi is expected to meet with senior government officials and exchange

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–The powerful earthquake that struck off Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Monday night has highlighted problems nursing homes there face in coping with disasters. After the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued an advisory that warns of a

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s House of Representatives on Thursday passed the government’s supplementary budget bill for fiscal 2025, which will finance the first comprehensive economic policy package compiled under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. At a plenary meeting of the lower chamber