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Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese suprapartisan council gave up reaching a consensus Monday on a proposed two-year consumption tax cut for food items, leaving a decision up to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. At the day’s meeting of a working group under

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks came under heavy selling pressure Tuesday morning, with the benchmark Nikkei average losing more than 2,600 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section stood at 62,307.83 at 9:32

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Outgoing British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom has underscored her confidence about deeper bilateral relations under the new administration of her country. “I expect that relations with Japan under (new British) Prime Minister (Andy) Burnham will continue to

(Adnkronos) – Hamburg police are planning strengthened security measures for the Pride events taking place this weekend in the northern German city, following the attack that caused one death and 29 injuries in Berlin. A police spokesperson announced that law enforcement is

(Adnkronos) – The 31-year-old man who was arrested and attacked, armed with two knives, three women in Paris, Porte de Clichy, “made incoherent statements”. This was stated by the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, updating on the attack that occurred at

(Adnkronos) – Chad has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the Court’s effectiveness is “limited” and uneven. “This decision is the result of an in-depth analysis of the functioning of the International Criminal Court since

(The fourth paragraph should have read, “…a work in his Detective Galileo series…”, instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Popular Japanese Novelist Keigo Higashino Dies at 68 Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Popular Japanese author Keigo Higashino, known for his mystery

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese labor ministry panel failed to reach a conclusion Monday on a hike in the country’s minimum wages for fiscal 2026. The Central Minimum Wages Council, which advises the labor minister, will hold another round of meetings

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that her administration will shortly submit to parliament a bill proposing a consumption tax cut on food products. At a press conference after an extended session of the Diet, the country’s

Tokyo, July 27 (Jiji Press)–An expert committee of Japan’s Justice Ministry broadly approved a draft report Monday on civil liability for the unauthorized use of the voices of famous individuals through generative artificial intelligence. The report said that voices would be subject