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Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3.0 pct from the previous year to 48,091.5 billion yen, marking a record high, the health ministry has said. On a per capita basis, the expenses paid to medical institutions

Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday attended a memorial service for members of the Self-Defense Forces who died on duty, vowing to protect people’s lives. “The SDF is the biggest pillar of our defense capability,” Ishiba said

Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito on Friday drew a curtain on their 26-year alliance, which was marked by twists and turns. The two parties have been in a mutually dependent relationship centered on electoral cooperation. Under

Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Foreign Ministry is worried about the impact of Komeito’s exit from the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling coalition on the country’s upcoming summit diplomacy. While a series of summit meetings are scheduled from late this month and U.S.

(Adnkronos) – “I dedicate this award to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support for our cause!”. So on X, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Maria Corina Machado, after the Nobel Peace Prize. 

(Adnkronos) – Donald Trump called the Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, to congratulate her on the Nobel Peace Prize. Sources familiar with the conversation, cited by Bloomberg, revealed this. 

(Adnkronos) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan amidst preparations for the reception in Israel of hostages whose release is expected in the coming days after a long captivity in the Gaza Strip. This was

Taipei, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Members of a suprapartisan group of Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan met with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday and handed a letter to him from Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. LDP lawmaker

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday issued a statement marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, reflecting on the lack of civilian control and stressing the importance of democracy and liberalism. In the

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli Ministry of Justice has published the list of 250 prisoners who will be released in exchange for the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip, according to the agreement with Hamas mediated by the United States. The list