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Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retail giants Seven & i Holdings Co. and Aeon Co. enjoyed consolidated operating profit growth for March-November 2025, according to their earnings reports released on Thursday. Seven & i’s operating profit rose 3.1 pct from a year

Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)–Fast Retailing Co. on Thursday reported record earnings for the three months through November, thanks to robust sales of autumn and winter items at its Uniqlo casual clothing store chain in Japan and abroad. For the first quarter

Beijing/Tokyo, Jan. 8 (Jiji Press)–A Chinese government spokesperson suggested Thursday that goods intended for civilian use are not subject to China’s export ban on dual-use goods to Japan. This may be an attempt by Beijing to prevent Japanese companies from withdrawing from

(Adnkronos) – After threatening him with military action similar to that against Nicolas Maduro and calling him a drug trafficker, Donald Trump invited Gustavo Petro to the White House. In a post on Truth Social, the American president himself reported on his

(Adnkronos) – After threatening him with military action similar to that against Nicolas Maduro and calling him a drug trafficker, Donald Trump invited Gustavo Petro to the White House. In a post on Truth Social, the American president himself reported on his

(Adnkronos) – Two people were killed and at least six others were injured on the sidelines of a funeral in Salt Lake City, the capital of the American state of Utah. Police reported this. Three of the injured are in critical condition.

(Adnkronos) – Two people were killed and at least six others were injured on the sidelines of a funeral in Salt Lake City, the capital of the American state of Utah. Police reported this. Three of the injured are in critical condition.

(Adnkronos) – The United States’ decision to “arbitrarily” seize ships from other countries on the high seas “seriously violates international law.” This was stated to reporters in Beijing by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. China “opposes illegal and unilateral sanctions” and opposes

(Adnkronos) – The United States’ decision to “arbitrarily” seize ships from other countries on the high seas “seriously violates international law.” This was stated to reporters in Beijing by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning. China “opposes illegal and unilateral sanctions” and opposes

(Adnkronos) – Italy remains a staunch ally of Ukraine and will play “a leading role” in the country should it seal a peace deal with Russia, but will not deploy ground troops to deter a future invasion, according to foreign minister Antonio