Suttsu, Hokkaido, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Suttsu Mayor Haruo Kataoka, who supports proceeding to the next-stage survey to select a final disposal site for high-level nuclear waste, has been re-elected for a seventh consecutive term in the northern Japan town. The 76-year-old independent

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), on Wednesday agreed to establish a joint conference to coordinate policies. The agreement is designed to help the LDP and Nippon

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 1,000 points to exceed 51,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday morning as investors hunted semiconductor-related issues actively. The Nikkei index ended the morning session at 51,249.82, up 1,030.64

(The last paragraph should have read, ” …influx of…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Toyota to Ship Its U.S.-Made Vehicles to Japan Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. plans to ship vehicles produced at its U.S. plants to

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a record intraday high Wednesday morning, with investors heartened by higher U.S. stocks overnight amid easing concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China. At 9:37 a.m., the Nikkei

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–A series of Japanese court rulings has found key legal provisions on gender dysphoria unconstitutional, but these decisions have not translated into practical relief for people seeking to change the gender recorded on their family registers, largely due

(Adnkronos) – At least 18 suspects and several police officers have been killed during a massive anti-drug operation in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian authorities. “So far we have made 56 arrests and neutralized 18 criminals,” said Rio State Governor Claudio

(Adnkronos) – The Mexican Navy has confirmed it is engaged in a rescue operation following US attacks against four suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which left only one survivor. The operation is underway more than 400 miles (6,450

(Adnkronos) – Hungarian police today questioned activist Géza Buzás-Habel, the main organizer of the Pride parade in the university city of Pécs, an event held in early October with the participation of thousands of people despite being banned by authorities under Hungary’s

(Adnkronos) – At least three Republican senators on the Foreign Relations Committee have announced they are ready to vote against the ratification of Amer Ghalib, the ambassador to Kuwait nominated by Donald Trump. The stance taken by these three senators, to whom

(Adnkronos) – Five Sudanese Red Cross workers have been killed in an attack in Bara, in the state of North Kordofan, among the main battlefields in the civil war in the African country. Three other workers are missing, the International Federation of

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s 5.5 billion euro Mattei Plan to spur Africa’s economic growth and help stabilise the continent and curb migration marks “the beginning of a new political season,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said during a visit to Mauritania on Tuesday.  “This

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments on Tuesday announced investment projects worth up to 400 billion dollars involving Japanese and U.S. companies, including the construction of advanced nuclear power plants. The projects could fall under a framework outlined in

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted an autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Tuesday. The Imperial couple and other members of the Imperial Family were divided into two groups–one consisting of the

(Adnkronos) – Hurricane Melissa could affect 1.5 million people in Jamaica alone. This was stated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, warning against a “massive impact” of the meteorological phenomenon. “1.5 million people could be affected,” Necephor

(Adnkronos) – The Syrian Interior Ministry announced that it had seized approximately 11 million captagon pills from neighboring Lebanon, in one of the largest operations of its kind since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. In a statement, the Syrian institution

(Adnkronos) – The American Senate will vote today for the 13th time on the bill to fund the government and end the 28-day shutdown. The procedural vote will take place at 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM in Italy, and Republicans need the votes

(Adnkronos) – Portugal’s minority government has reached an agreement with the far-right Chega party to propose a new law that tightens the rules for foreigners to obtain Portuguese citizenship, authorities reported. A first vote on the law in the Portuguese Parliament is

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday demonstrated their unity in a speech to members of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Forces Japan aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington. “The

Nara, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Tetsuya Yamagami, who is charged with murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara about three years ago, pleaded guilty at the first hearing of his trial at Nara District Court on

(Adnkronos) – Italy is well placed to represent Africa in Europe due to its interest in stabilising the continent and spurring its economic growth through ‘non-colonial’ partnerships, foreign minister Antonio Tajani argued on Tuesday.  “As far as Italy is concerned, we have

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. government would do its best to help resolve the decades-old issue of abductions of Japanese nationals by North Korea during a meeting with the victims’ family members. “We always

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, expressed her determination to continue working to significantly boost Japan’s defense capabilities and increase related spending. Takaichi called for creating a

(Adnkronos) – Italy still has troops in Niger to help it fight trafficking, terrorism and control its territory and wants “a leading role” in the crucial Sahel country, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said ahead of a visit to Africa.  “Italy wants to

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Tuesday reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to promoting a mutually beneficial strategic relationship to build constructive and stable ties. The two ministers held their first talks over

Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stressed the importance of prudent monetary policy in Japan to stabilize inflation expectations and exchange rates during a meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, the U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday. In

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation to secure the supply of critical minerals, including rare earth minerals, and promote advancements in seven fields of science and technology, including artificial intelligence. The two countries

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese court hearings are expected to end in November over an order to dissolve the Unification Church, which allegedly inspired the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe three years ago. Tokyo High Court is examining an

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani and interior minister Matteo Piantedosi headed to Africa on Tuesday on a “strategic mission” to bolster Italy’s partnerships with Mauritania, Senegal and Niger, Tajani wrote on X.  “Setting off on a strategic mission to Mauritania, Senegal,