Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Supreme Court is expected to issue a unified ruling on whether law provisions not allowing same-sex marriage are constitutional, as six related appeals have been sent to the court’s Grand Bench. The court’s Third Petty Bench, presided

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government began releasing the country’s state oil reserves on Thursday, in an effort to ensure a stable supply of oil products amid Iran’s de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This is the first such

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to submit a stopgap budget to the Diet, the country’s parliament, on Friday to cover expenditures for the first several days of the next fiscal year beginning Wednesday, government officials said Thursday. The government

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–The number of home renovation scam cases involving fraudulent home checks that were cracked down on by police across Japan in 2025 reached 83, the highest since existing records began in 2010, National Police Agency data showed Thursday.

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–Sony Group Corp. is stepping up efforts to encourage more women to pursue studies and careers in science and engineering. The company is creating opportunities for junior high and high school students interested in these fields to connect

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese agriculture has long been shaped by a deeply rooted gender-based division of labor, in which the eldest son inherits the family farm while his wife takes on supporting duties in addition to housework and child care. But

Washington, March 25 (Jiji Press)–The U.S. government said Wednesday that it has approved support for Japan over the development of the country’s upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles. Under the support program, Japan will pay 340 million dollars to receive assistance for the

Tokyo, March 26 (Jiji Press)–Sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeping unit to the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire is reached between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran could be an option for Japan to take to help ensure the safety of the

(Adnkronos) – Diplomatic efforts towards dialogue with Iran is the way to de-escalate the widening conflict in the Middle East sparked by the deadly US-Israel war on Iran which began in late February, has caused energy prices to skyrocket and is harming

(Adnkronos) – The Mexican government denounces that 13 of its citizens have died in the last year in the United States during anti-immigrant raids or detention by Ice. During a press conference today at the Mexican Foreign Ministry, it was highlighted how

(Adnkronos) – Discontent is growing increasingly vocal in Russia over the intermittent functioning of the Internet, imposed by security services in an escalating manner and peaking this month. This is seen as an unnecessary hindrance to the country’s development, compared, in an

(Adnkronos) – A mass grave containing 32 bodies, most of which are children and newborns, has been discovered in the city of Kericho, western Kenya. Police reported this, while pathologist Richard Njoroge told reporters that the discovery is “quite unusual,” with the

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli government has approved the call-up of up to 400,000 reservists, in the context of ongoing conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah. The army states that this does not represent the actual number of reservists that the Israel Defense Forces

(Adnkronos) – Democrats score an important victory in Florida, winning the state House seat in Palm Beach, which includes Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump’s residence. Emily Gregory, a gym owner in her first political experience, narrowly defeated Jon Maples, the Republican who calls himself

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s government is cooperating with the European Union to bolster the Aspides mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea and the Atalanta anti-piracy mission off the Horn of Africa to safeguard trade routes which are vital for European businesses,

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Cabinet Office and the Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday held the first meeting of a council on measures to deal with volcanic ash falling in the Tokyo metropolitan area from Mount Fuji in the event of its

(Adnkronos) – Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz oil conduit ” highlights the fragility of international trade routes and the repercussions on our economies,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, noting Italy’s strenuous diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the United States-Israel

(Adnkronos) – Foreign under-secretary Marina Tripodi took part on Wednesday in a conference in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa on urban regeneration and infrastructure to present opportunities and support for Italian businesses looking to invest in projects in the African country.  “On behalf

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Sony Honda Mobility Inc. said Wednesday that it has decided to discontinue its development and sales of electric vehicles. The move came as the fifty-fifty joint venture between Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. found it

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s exports have risen 3,3 percent in 2026 and “if the war ends fairly quickly” can “grow again” this year despite United States tariffs and the widening Middle East conflict sparked by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran since

Chiba, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Chiba Bank and Chiba Kogyo Bank said Wednesday that they have reached a final agreement on their business integration. The two regional banks operating mainly in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba, adjacent to Tokyo, will establish Chiba

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–The police department of Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, on Wednesday sent papers on a former senior member of the al-Qaeda terrorist group to public prosecutors over an explosion on a flight in 1994, which killed a Japanese passenger.

Namie, Fukushima Pref., March 25 (Jiji Press)–A hotel utilizing hydrogen as its main energy source opened in the town of Namie in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Fukushima on Wednesday. The hotel is the first of its kind in the world, according

(Adnkronos) – Foreign minister Antonio Tajani was on Wednesday set to take questions from members of the lower house of parliament on measures to boost Italian firms’ exports and on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) sea and rail trade link.  The Question

(Adnkronos) – Outgoing Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is received by King Frederik X to inform him about the results and consequences of yesterday’s parliamentary elections. This was announced by the Royal Palace. Speaking to her supporters, Frederiksen said she was “ready

(Adnkronos) – London Metropolitan Police have arrested two men, aged 45 and 47, in connection with the arson attack on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community aid service, Hatzola Northwest, in north London, near the Machzike Hadath synagogue. Commander Helen Flanagan,

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday that her government will in the future examine the possibility of dispatching the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz for a minesweeping mission while analyzing the situation of the time.

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Sony Honda Mobility Inc. said Wednesday that it has decided to discontinue the development and sale of its electric vehicles. The move comes as the company has become unable to utilize technologies and assets planned to be

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan fell 13.1 yen from a week earlier to 177.7 yen per liter as of Monday, marking the first decline in six weeks, the industry ministry said Wednesday. The drop

Tokyo, March 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday asked the International Energy Agency to make preparations for additional coordinated releases of oil reserves to deal with soaring crude oil prices. Takaichi made the request to IEA Executive Director Fatih