Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit South Korea in March to hold talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, informed sources said Thursday. The plan has emerged among Japanese and South Korean government officials as part of

(Adnkronos) – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Save America Act, which would radically change voting rules, requiring proof of citizenship at the time of voter registration and significantly reducing mail-in voting. The bill, approved with 218 votes in favor

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Improper DNA analyses by a former employee at the police department of Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, may have influenced investigations in 19 cases, the National Police Agency said in a report on its special re-examination Thursday. The report

(Adnkronos) – At least 21 people died last night in a boat shipwreck on the Nile, in northern Sudan, according to local authorities. Khartoum stated in a communiqué that 21 bodies were recovered, without specifying the cause of the incident. According to

(Adnkronos) – Security forces deployed in Bangladesh on the day of general elections and the referendum on constitutional reforms. These are the first consultations since the end, two years ago, of the Sheikh Hasina era, and approximately 900,000 units have been mobilized

(Adnkronos) – Approximately 850,000 users are without electricity due to Storm Nils, which has hit southern France. This was announced by the operator Enedis. The most affected regions are Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with 485,000 users affected by the blackout, and Occitanie (318,000). 

(Adnkronos) – Italy reamains committed to protecting the rights of children in conflict zones and combatting their recruitment by armed forces or groups, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said in a statement on Thursday – International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers. 

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Seven major Japanese automakers faced combined costs of 2,100.9 billion yen in April-December 2025 from the high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to their consolidated earnings reports released by Thursday. Nissan Motor Co., Mazda

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese Justice Ministry panel on Thursday compiled an outline of a review of the country’s retrial system that would continue to allow public prosecutors to file appeals against courts’ decisions to start retrials. The Legislative Council also

(Adnkronos) – Naval blockades to halt migrant boats posing “a serious threat to national security” and immediate expulsion for migrants convicted of serious crimes are among crucial “innovations” in a bill approved by Italy’s cabinet, foreign minister Antonio Tajani wrote late Wednesday

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–The proportion of people in Japan who believe public safety in the country has deteriorated over the past decade stood at 79.7 pct, according to a survey by the National Police Agency. The figure increased by 3.1 percentage

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Some 30 pct of men in Japan are interested in sweets sold as Valentine’s Day gifts for themselves, a survey by LY Corp. showed ahead of this year’s Feb. 14. In the survey conducted on about 2,000 men

Yokohama, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it expects to post a group net loss of 650 billion yen for fiscal 2025 ending next month, marking its second straight year in the red. The automaker cited sweeping U.S. tariffs

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–A total of 336 posts hinting at assaulting dignitaries were made online in the lead-up to Sunday’s House of Representatives election, the National Police Agency said Thursday. Japanese police discovered the posts, made between Jan. 23, when the

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan is considering drawing up a national intelligence strategy as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plan to strengthen the country’s intelligence capabilities, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Thursday. “In order to make Japan strong and prosperous

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–A rate check by the U.S. Federal Reserve that is believed to be the factor behind the yen’s abrupt strengthening against the dollar late last month was conducted at the request of the Japanese government, informed sources told

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Dai-ichi Life Holdings Inc. said Thursday that it has confirmed 1,155 cases of unauthorized data transfers by 64 employees seconded from affiliated insurance companies to 28 agents, including banks. The information taken from the insurance agents without

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry plans to provide subsidies for measures designed to ease airport congestion caused by an increase in inbound tourists as part of efforts to address overtourism and create a more comfortable travel environment. Specifically, the ministry

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are rushing to develop new power sources aimed at reducing carbon emissions. While executives believe that motorcycles eventually will go electrified, the technology faces many hurdles. “There’s no doubt in my mind that electrification would

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–A surge in cocoa bean prices and consumer inflation in Japan are having an impact on 67.5 pct of women who buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day gifts, a survey showed Thursday. High prices of cocoa beans, the basic

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Takeshi Shina and Junya Ogawa, former members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, on Thursday filed their candidacies for Friday’s leadership election of the Centrist Reform Alliance, which was formed last month by the CDP and Komeito.

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will provide financial assistance to projects involving multiple prefectures aimed at promoting industry and tourism to fuel regional economic growth. Seven regions had been working on such cooperation projects as of Feb. 5. A project

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–The number of crime cases recognized in Japan in 2025 rose 4.9 pct from the previous year to 774,142, up for the fourth straight year, the National Police Agency said Thursday. The number exceeded that in 2019, the

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Asahi Breweries Ltd. said Thursday that its sales of beer and quasi-beer products in January fell 11 pct in value from a year before, as the company has been reducing shipments following a cyberattack on its parent company

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police sent papers on two members of Third Senior High School of Nihon University’s baseball team to prosecutors including for allegedly making a female student send an obscene video, investigative sources said Thursday. The video is believed

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Producer prices in Japan rose 2.3 pct in January from a year earlier due mainly to higher rice and copper prices, but the pace of increase slowed from a 2.4 pct gain in the previous month, the Bank

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a new record intraday high above 58,000 on Thursday morning, with semiconductor issues drawing purchases on the back of their U.S. peers’ overnight rises. At 9:48 a.m., the Nikkei index of

Tokyo, Feb. 11 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will begin sales of its first locally produced electric vehicle in the United States. A new EV model of the Highlander, a large SUV, is scheduled for release in the North

Tokyo, Feb. 12 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police are planning to send papers on two members of Third Senior High School of Nihon University’s baseball team to prosecutors on charges including making a female student send obscene images, investigative sources said Thursday. Of the

(Adnkronos) – Minority Christians have always helped stabilise and “balance” the Middle East, “sowing the seeds of peace”, Italy said on Wednesday, vowing solidarity with Christian schools in the region.  ‘We will continue to stand alongside Christian schools in the Holy Land