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14 Aprile 2026

Italy, Vietnam look to bolster strategic partnership

(Adnkronos) – Italy and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and boost cooperation in the fields of trade, industry, investment, agriculture and the green transition, the foreign ministry said in a statement.  “The strategic partnership that unites us continues
14 Aprile 2026

Greenland, Mutu Egede is the new Foreign Minister

(Adnkronos) – Change at the top of Greenland’s diplomacy, a Danish autonomous territory on which Washington has shown interest. The former prime minister, Mutu Egede, has been appointed as the island’s new foreign minister.  The decision follows Vivian Motzfeldt’s resignation, which occurred
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Finance Ministry Discloses Last Set of Moritomo Papers

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Finance Ministry disclosed on Tuesday the seventh and likely final set of documents related to a document-tampering scandal linked to the dubious sale of state-owned land to school operator Moritomo Gakuen. The documents were disclosed to
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Buffering Oil Price Shock: IMF Official

Washington, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan has been cushioning the economic shock of soaring crude oil prices with its ample oil reserves, International Monetary Fund chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has said in a recent interview. “Japan is very dependent on oil coming from
14 Aprile 2026

IMF Lowers 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1 Pct

Washington, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 pct, down 0.2 percentage point from its previous projection in January. The forecast assumes that an oil price spike triggered by U.S.-Israel
14 Aprile 2026

GSDF Member Served Fresh Warrant over China Embassy Trespass

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday served a fresh arrest warrant on a Ground Self-Defense Force member accused of trespassing at the Chinese Embassy in the Japanese capital last month. The 23-year-old suspect, 2nd Lt. Kodai Murata, is
14 Aprile 2026

Nissan to Equip 90 Pct of Its Vehicles with AI Driving Tech

Yokohama, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to equip 90 pct of its future vehicle models with artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving technology. The plan is included in the company’s long-term vision released on the day. The vision
14 Aprile 2026

Rizap to Launch Construction Biz

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese gym operator Rizap Group Inc. said Tuesday that it will launch a construction business that will offer interior work for offices and beauty salons, using its experience in opening “chocoZAP” small-scale unmanned gyms across Japan. The group
14 Aprile 2026

Body Found in Kyoto Mountains Confirmed as Missing Boy

Kyoto, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The body found in the mountains of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on Monday has been identified by DNA analysis as that of a missing 11-year-old boy, investigative sources said Tuesday. Yuki Adachi, a student at a local
14 Aprile 2026

Body Found in Kyoto Mountains Confirmed as Missing Boy

Kyoto, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The body found in the mountains of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on Monday has been identified through DNA analysis as that of a missing 11-year-old boy, investigative sources told Jiji Press on Tuesday. Yuki Adachi, a student
14 Aprile 2026

Japan’s Akazawa Told Not to Comment on Monetary Policy

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama have urged trade minister Ryosei Akazawa not to comment on monetary policy, Katayama said Tuesday. In a television program aired by the Japan Broadcasting Corp., or NHK, on
14 Aprile 2026

Italy lawmakers to hold foreign affairs hearing

(Adnkronos) – The lower house of parliament’s foreign affairs committee will Wednesday hold a hearing on urgent issues “falling within the remit of the foreign ministry”, according to a statement from the parliament.  The hearing is slated for 1.45 pm and the
14 Aprile 2026

Takaichi, Oman Sultan Agree to Cooperate on Iran Situation

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq agreed Tuesday to cooperate to help de-escalate the situation involving Iran. During their 20-minute phone call, Takaichi said that it is essential to ensure the safety of
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Koizumi Defends GSDF Officer’s National Anthem Singing

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday denied claims that the national anthem performance by a Ground Self-Defense Force sergeant at a Liberal Democratic Party convention constituted a political act. At the ruling LDP’s annual convention held Sunday,
14 Aprile 2026

Stains Found on National Treasure at Nara Temple

Nara, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Stains have been found on the “Bussokuseki” stone imprint said to be of Buddha’s feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police said Tuesday.
14 Aprile 2026

INTERVIEW: Seven Bank Aims to Introduce Next-Gen ATM around 2029

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Seven Bank aims to introduce its next-generation automated teller machine around 2029, ahead of the initially planned 2030, its president, Masaaki Matsuhashi, said in a recent interview. “We have to change our mindset to shorten our development cycle
14 Aprile 2026

4.5 Pct in Japan Constantly Feel Lonely: Govt Survey

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government survey in 2025 showed Tuesday that 4.5 pct of respondents in the country often or constantly feel lonely, up 0.2 percentage point from the previous year. The share of people who often or constantly feel
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Diet Starts Debates on Disaster Agency Bill

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, at a House of Representatives plenary meeting Tuesday kicked off deliberations on a bill to establish a disaster management agency. The agency, which is set to serve as the government’s command center for disaster
14 Aprile 2026

Liquid-Like Traces Found on National Treasure at Nara Temple

Nara, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Traces of something like a liquid have been found on the “Bussokuseki” stone imprint of Buddha’s feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police
14 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Climbs Nearly 1,400 Points on Peace Talks Hopes

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained nearly 1,400 points on Tuesday, reflecting improved investor sentiment amid hopes for continued peace talks between the United States and Iran. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo
14 Aprile 2026

Japan to Restrict Power Banks on Flights from April 24

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry said Tuesday that tighter portable charger restrictions during flights will be introduced April 24, following a string of incidents involving such devices on airplanes. Under the new rules, each passenger will be allowed to bring
14 Aprile 2026

Police Raid Construction Firm over Fatal Accident in Kanagawa

Yokohama, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Police Searched offices of a construction firm and a subcontractor on Tuesday over a recent fatal accident during construction work at JFE Steel Corp.’s East Japan Works in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo. Toa Corp., which was contracted