Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, a partnership that had shaped Japanese politics since 1999, has ended abruptly due to a discord over a political fund scandal at the LDP. Komeito, dissatisfied with LDP

Hiroshima, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–A year after Nihon Hidankyo was announced as the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, a high school student who attended the award ceremony is steadfast in her determination to pursue the abolition of nuclear weapons. “I

Hiroshima, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–A year after Nihon Hidankyo was announced as the 2024 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, a high school student who attended the award ceremony is steadfast in her determination to pursue the abolition of nuclear weapons. “Abolishing

Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for their leaders to visit a U.S. military base in Japan to tour the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington, Jiji Press learned Saturday. According to Japanese government sources, the

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

(Adnkronos) – This week’s landmark truce and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas will ease the two-year suffering of Palestinians and Israeli captives and their families. But for permanent Mideast peace, negotiators must strive for an independent Palestinian state alongside the

(Adnkronos) – A new air defense system for Taiwan. ‘Made in Taiwan’, it’s called ‘T-Dome’. The project announcement came from President Lai Ching-te (William Lai). The stated goal is to defend the island’s territory, which is de facto independent and claims its

(Adnkronos) – Two hours a day, no more. That will be the time that citizens of Toyoake, Japan, can spend on smartphones. Mayor Masafumi Kouki decided this, intending to promote a more appropriate use of phones, laptops, and tablets in the suburb

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Now that Komeito has dissolved its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is poised to seek Komeito’s support for a possible unified opposition candidate for prime minister. Meanwhile, the

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday proposed that an extraordinary session of the Diet, or parliament, be convened as early as Oct. 20 and that votes to pick the next prime minister take place at the start

(Adnkronos) – Entire districts of Kyiv were left without electricity and, in part, without water following the Russian raids overnight, confirmed the city’s mayor, Vitaly Klitschko. At least 12 people were injured, eight of whom were hospitalized. Among the injured are also

(Adnkronos) – Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has been impeached by the Lima Parliament, which voted unanimously, with all 118 deputies voting in favor, zero against, and zero abstentions. This was announced by the president of the Peruvian Parliament, José Jerí, during a

(Adnkronos) – Peruvian deputies have approved the impeachment request for President Dina Boluarte. This was stated by the President of Congress Jose Jeri after legislators overwhelmingly approved the initiation of impeachment proceedings against the president. “This decision will be communicated to the

(Adnkronos) – Following this week’s historic agreement between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, Italy’s foreign minister will brief MPs on the accords on Wednesday, the parliament said in a statement. 

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Komeito, the junior partner of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, will end its coalition with the LDP, a move that will dissolve their 26-year cooperation, Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito said Friday. The development marks a major turning point in

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

Washington, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)–A U.S. economist expressed concern Thursday that Japan may experience financial market turmoil if Sanae Takaichi, leader of the country’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, becomes prime minister and promotes an aggressive fiscal policy. Sharing his views with reporters,

(Adnkronos) – There is a “real possibility” that Italy could take part in a peacekeeping force in Gaza, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday, noting that the force could include paramilitary Carabinieri police and soldiers.  “It is a real possibility. We

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani praised “courageous” Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel peace prize on Friday saying US president Donald Trump could win the award next for his key role in this week’s Israel-Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Eighty years after the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan, the risk of nuclear attack is at an extreme level, despite the robust efforts of Nihon Hidankyo, which received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. Last year, the Norwegian Nobel

Tokyo, Oct. 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s 2025 staple rice harvest is forecast to reach a nine-year high of 7,477,000 tons, up 10 pct from the previous year, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The harvest amount is, thus, expected to exceed 7 million tons