By Adriana Reinecke Washington, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Former Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said in a recent interview that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates before the end of the year. In the online interview with Jiji

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted a strategy that aims to build strong regional economies by creating industrial clusters in each regional bloc and attracting large-scale investment to the areas. The government’s comprehensive strategy for regional revitalization compiled

New Delhi, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Two brothers in India have made their manga debut in Japan after being discovered by a major Japanese publisher searching for international talent. Jivan, 22, and Yash, 18, grew up in Amravati, a city of nearly a

(Adnkronos) – According to reports from Hamas-affiliated media in Gaza, five people were killed in an Israeli raid against a home in the southern part of Gaza City this morning. According to initial reports, three of the victims were children, all belonging

(Adnkronos) – The U.S. State Department renews its warning to American travelers intending to visit the entire Middle East due to increased tensions and fighting with Iran. With a “worldwide alert” warning, the State Department advises American citizens currently in the Middle

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks staged a strong technical rally Tuesday following their sharp falls in the past two trading days. The Nikkei average of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section finished at 66,232.19, up 2,091.07

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Many parents in financially struggling families in Japan said they would be forced to reduce the amount of food served per meal and limit their use of air conditioning during the summer vacation, according to a survey by

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said on Tuesday that it will soon promulgate the revised Imperial House Law, which the country’s parliament approved on Friday. The decision by the cabinet means that the revised law will likely take effect in

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Financial Services Agency and the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday released an updated version of the country’s corporate governance, calling on executives to spend more on projects aimed at promoting growth. The revised code urges boards

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Paraguay on a nine-day trip from Aug. 18, according to a plan approved by the Japanese government at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. With this year marking the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday adopted its annual economic and fiscal policy guidelines, vowing to achieve a strong economy through increased public and private investment in strategic areas. The Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s coalition partner, had the most assets among party leaders who are members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, Japan’s parliament,

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it has confirmed that the Chinese navy conducted firing exercises within Japan’s exclusive economic zone on Sunday. It was the first time that the ministry had publicly acknowledged such a drill by the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Assets held by the 465 members of Japan’s House of Representatives who won seats in the lower chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament, in February’s general election averaged 32.78 million yen, a Jiji Press tally showed Tuesday.

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it has confirmed that the Chinese navy conducted firing exercises within Japan’s exclusive economic zone on Sunday. It was the first time that the ministry had publicly acknowledged such a drill by the

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–When the Social Democratic Party launched its new leadership team in late April, party leader Mizuho Fukushima sought to present an image of renewal for a party she has led for a combined 15 years. So far, however,

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team including the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo aims to carry out clinical research to temporarily transplant pig kidneys to a human fetus with a severe kidney disease. The team is fully starting

Chino, Nagano Pref., July 21 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. President Kenta Kon has vowed to advance collaboration with business partners to reinforce the leading Japanese automaker’s earning power through cost reductions and other measures. “There is still room for improvement,” such as

(Adnkronos) – This morning on the island of Krk (Veglia), in Croatia, a woman was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm that affected some areas of the Kvarner. According to reports from the Croatian agency Hina, the woman was transported to the

(Adnkronos) – Career diplomat Andreina Marsella has taken up her post as Italy’s new envoy to Lativa, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X in a congratulatory note.  “Congratulations to Andreina Marsella, new Ambassador of Italy in Latvia,” read the post.  In

(Adnkronos) – Laura Egoli is Italy’s new envoy to European Union candidate country Montenegro, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X, wishing the career diplomat well in her new posting.  “Congratulations to @LauraEgoli, new ambassador of Italy to Montenegro,” read the post. 

(Adnkronos) – Indian police used tear gas and batons to prevent thousands of supporters of the anti-government “cockroach” movement from marching towards the parliament in New Delhi, according to Ndtv and other Indian media, which report several people slightly injured on both

(Adnkronos) – Russia has expelled Italy’s military attache in Moscow and one of his associates in an injustified “act of blatant retaliation” for the explusion earlier this month from Italy of two Russian military attaches whom Rome prosecutors accused of spying, foreign

(Adnkronos) – Greece, so far spared from the scorching temperatures that have hit Western Europe, is preparing for its first summer heatwave, with temperatures set to rise up to 42 degrees, according to Ert, the Greek public television. Exceptionally high temperatures are

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni and her Portugese counterpart Luis Montenegro agreed on Monday to renew bilateral relations in all areas including cooperation in Africa, and during talks in Rome the two countries signed an accord to foster “even more stable

(Adnkronos) – The Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is expected today in Islamabad, Pakistan, a country that is playing a mediating role between Tehran and Washington. This was stated by a source from the Pakistani Interior Ministry to AFP, explaining that the

(Adnkronos) – Over 1,200 people have fled a new and vast fire raging north of Madrid, which has already burned more than 26,000 hectares of land, according to firefighters. The fire broke out on Thursday in a mountainous, wooded area near the

(Adnkronos) – Dozens of people have drowned after a boat capsized in Jigawa state, northwestern Nigeria. Authorities told AFP. According to police spokesman Shi’isu Adam, up to 40 people died yesterday, “including women and children, as their boat crossed the river.” So