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Hachinohe, Aomori Pref., Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–Many local residents on Tuesday voiced their concerns over a warning of possible powerful aftershocks after spending a sleepless night following a strong earthquake that mainly struck northeastern Japan. The temblor occurred off the east coast

(Adnkronos) – As part of reforms to simplify the foreign ministry and put trade and economic development at the heart of Italy’s foreign policy, a Directorate-General for Growth and an administrative simplification unit will start operations in the New Year, foreign minister

Niiza, Saitama Pref., Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–A year after Nihon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Japanese group’s 93-year-old co-chair continues working hard to move public opinion toward the abolition of nuclear weapons. “We’ve seen no progress toward the abolition

(Adnkronos) – Italy “cannot compete” alone in the global economy but needs “a politically stronger European Union,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani told a meeting of small-to-medium sized companies in Rome on Tuesday.  “We cannot do without Europe, we cannot compete alone as

(Adnkronos) – Italy “is at the forefront of solidarity efforts” in the conflict-wracked Middle East and wants peace between Islamist Palestinian group Hamas and Israel, Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.   “We want to be peacemakers,” Tajani told the Confesercenti business association’s

Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department said Tuesday it has introduced an artificial intelligence tool that automatically gathers and analyzes social media posts that appear to offer “dark” part-time jobs. If a post on X, formerly Twitter, is deemed to

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “working hard” for a “just” peace to end Russia’s deadly war against Ukraine, the country’s top diplomat said Tuesday, echoing Pope Leo’s remarks after meeting the embattled former Soviet republic’s president Volodymyr Zelensky at Castel Gandolfo near Rome. 

Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan on Tuesday advised citizens in a wide area to stay ready to evacuate anytime because another big earthquake may strike following the one that occurred off Aomori Prefecture in the northeastern region Monday night. The Japan Meteorological

Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan will increase its purchases of government bonds if long-term interest rates rise exceptionally rapidly, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said Tuesday. Long-term interest rates have been rising at a somewhat rapid pace recently, Ueda said

Tokyo, Dec. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that the government will respond appropriately to excessive foreign exchange rate movements, including the yen’s rapid depreciation. “We will take appropriate measures as necessary against excessive fluctuations and disorderly movements (on