By Adriana Reinecke Washington, April 29(Jiji Press)–Speaking ahead of the upcoming U.S.-China summit, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that China has “ambitions” regarding the Taiwan issue. In an interview with Jiji Press on Monday, Campbell expressed concern that

(Adnkronos) – After the coordinated offensive by jihadist and separatist groups that hit Mali, reaching the capital Bamako, the country faces a phase of great uncertainty. The killing of the Defense Minister and the loss of strategic areas in the north have

(Adnkronos) – Iran has carried out at least 21 executions and arrested more than 4,000 people since the start of the war in the Middle East. This was announced by the UN, according to which the regime’s repressive crackdown has intensified after

Otsuchi, Iwate Pref., April 29 (Jiji Press)–The town of Otsuchi in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Iwate lifted evacuation orders for most areas affected by wildfires that began on April 22, citing reduced risk thanks to rainfall. Otsuchi Mayor Kozo Hirano said

Istanbul, April 29 (Jiji Press)–A crude oil tanker owned by Idemitsu Tanker Co., a subsidiary of Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan Co., passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to Japan, it was learned Wednesday. This is the first

(Adnkronos) – US President Donald Trump has instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iranian ports. This was revealed by US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. In recent meetings, including a Monday discussion in the Situation Room,

New York, April 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan will seek to play an active role in finding common ground between nuclear and nonnuclear states at a review conference for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which opened Monday, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu

Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday vowed to make every effort to create an environment conducive to wage increases, at her first May Day event attended since taking office last autumn. The prime minister also called for

Washington, April 28 (Jiji Press)–The U.S. government is ready to provide maximum support for Japan’s planned introduction of its own version of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, a senior U.S. Treasury Department official said Tuesday. Chris

Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Wednesday that it has recognized a total of 3,875 individuals, including animation film director Yoshiyuki Tomino, best known for the Mobile Suit Gundam series, for this year’s spring honors for their outstanding contributions to

Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)–Sexual abuse of patients has occurred at 15.5 pct of hospitals and other medical facilities in Japan, a government survey found. The survey by the Children and Families Agency, the first of its kind, was conducted online between

Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s nonpartisan National Council on Social Security is discussing challenges over a planned consumption tax cut for food items, including when to introduce the step. Although Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to implement a two-year food tax rate

Tokyo, April 29 (Jiji Press)–Over 70 pct of health insurance societies joined by employees of large Japanese companies and their families are projected to log deficits in fiscal 2026, the National Federation of Health Insurance Societies has said. The combined balance at

(Adnkronos) – Japanese-made skis dominated the freestyle Moguls competitions at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. All 12 medalists in the men’s and women’s mogul and dual mogul competitions – Jiji Press writes – used “ID one” skis, produced by Material Sports

(Adnkronos) – The alliance between the former rivals and former allies of the Jnim al-Qaeda members and the Tuareg independentists of the Azawad Liberation Front is advancing in northern Mali as part of the coordinated attack launched on Saturday against Bamako, the

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–A crude oil tanker owned by Idemitsu Tanker Co., a subsidiary of major Japanese oil wholesaler Idemitsu Kosan Co., is passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to global ship-tracking website MarineTraffic. As of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Japan

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Idemitsu Kosan Co. is set to provide about 4 million barrels of crude oil to Vietnam, it was learned Tuesday. The crude oil, procured from the Middle East and transported on a route not using the Strait

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(Adnkronos) – The crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway’s closure is harming global agrifood systems by disrupting food imports, driving up energy, food and fertiliser prices, cutting farmers’ profits and potential crop yields as well as remittances sent back to family in Africa

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during her upcoming five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia, hopes to further boost cooperation with the two nations in the security and economic security fields amid China’s growing military and economic coercion. During

(Adnkronos) – At least five people were injured by the man who shot today in Athens at the headquarters of the National Social Security Fund and on the first floor of the Court of Appeal. The Greek broadcaster Skai reports, specifying that

(Adnkronos) – Former French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve has announced he is ”ready” to run in the presidential elections to be held in 2027. Interviewed by Le Figaro, Cazeneuve said ”I am ready to run” because ”if I can make a contribution,

(Adnkronos) – Madagascar announced today that it has expelled a French diplomat, the day after the ambassador was summoned, for alleged involvement in destabilizing activities. This was announced by the Malagasy Foreign Ministry, according to which Ambassador Arnaud Guillois was informed of

(Adnkronos) – For the first time since the start of the crisis in the Middle East, a supertanker linked to Japan has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy hubs. The vessel, identified as the Idemitsu Maru,

(Adnkronos) – Twenty years after Darfur captured global attention due to the violence that devastated communities and displaced millions in Sudan, the region’s children are once again trapped in a catastrophic crisis, but with less international attention and aid. This was warned

(Adnkronos) – “I don’t understand why people are surprised that the United States is torn apart: I’m pretty sure this is the result of having a traitor at the helm.” This is what a Bluesky user, a social platform popular among the

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese suprapartisan national council Tuesday discussed points of contention regarding a proposal to temporarily exempt food items from the consumption tax. Working-level members agreed that the panel will study concrete measures from May to resolve issues raised

(Adnkronos) – Slovakia has confirmed that it has initiated proceedings at the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg against the ban on importing Russian gas, which is expected to come into force next year throughout the Union. The Kyiv Independent reports this.

Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to keep its monetary policy unchanged, against the background of the Iran conflict. At a two-day meeting that ended the same day, the BOJ’s Policy Board voted six to three to maintain

New York, April 27 (Jiji Press)–An exhibition on the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki started Monday at the lobby of the United Nations’ headquarters in New York, coinciding with a review conference for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. The exhibition, organized