(Adnkronos) – Sami Hamdi, the British journalist detained for over two weeks in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) center, returned to London today. Hamdi was stopped on October 26 at San Francisco airport, the day after his speech at the Council

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s first inter-government summit with Albania – at which the two countries inked an economic cooperation deal and 15 other accords – was an “historic” day for bilateral ties, premier Giorgia Meloni stated.  “Today can be described as historic for

(Adnkronos) – Italy is spearheading a drive to “reunify” Europe with the entry of the Western Balkans to the European Union, premier Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday in Rome after the first inter-government summit with Albania.  “We have been among nations leading

Beijing, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her recent remark regarding a potential contingency over Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a news conference that the Japanese side must

Kyoto, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese shogi sensation Sota Fujii earned “eisei” lifetime status for the Ryuo title on Thursday, becoming the third player in history to achieve the feat. Fujii, 23, who currently holds six of the traditional Japanese board game’s eight

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni and foreign minister Antonio Tajani will take part in a campaign rally in Naples on Friday in support of deputy foreign minister Edmono Cirielli, the centre-right’s candidate for governor in Campania regional polls later this month.

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo Stock Exchange said Thursday that it has approved the listing of SBI Shinsei Bank on its top-tier Prime section, scheduled for Dec. 17. The bank’s initial public offering price is expected to be 1,440 yen per

(Adnkronos) – Only two hours a night. This is what Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to head the Tokyo government, the first woman to lead Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, claims to sleep. She had already sparked controversy in recent days for a

(Adnkronos) – “We oppose the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed against migrants or law enforcement.” Thus, the American Catholic bishops take a clear stance against the deportation campaign of Donald

(Adnkronos) – The ruling coalition parties in Germany have agreed on the establishment of a nationwide conscription process and troop strengthening objectives as part of a new voluntary military service model. This was anticipated by Dpa.   If voluntary enlistment proves insufficient

(Adnkronos) – Drones have bombed Merowe, a city in northern Sudan that hosts one of the country’s main dams in an area controlled by Sudanese soldiers. The Army has pointed the finger at the paramilitaries. A security source reported the launch of

(Adnkronos) – New regulations have come into force in Japan, allowing police to use rifles to shoot and kill bears if necessary. These measures were decided in response to a worrying increase in reported attacks against the population in some areas of

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and the ruling parties are considering a plan to raise the so-called departure tax from the current 1,000 yen per person to 3,000 yen or more by the end of fiscal 2026 to fund measures

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has drafted a comprehensive economic package as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pursuing “responsible and active fiscal policy.” On Thursday, the government presented the draft to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. It plans to adopt

Nara, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The mother of Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, who is charged with the 2022 murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara, western Japan, apologized for the crime committed by her second son as she appeared in court as

(Adnkronos) – Premier Giorgia Meloni and her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama were set to sign a an economic cooperation accord in Rome on Thursday during the first inter-government summit between Italy and Romania.  Besides the economic cooperation agreement, the two countries were

Shizuoka, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Maki Takubo, former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, plans to run in the Dec. 14 mayoral election following her removal from office over her academic background scandal, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Takubo, 55, is expected

(Adnkronos) – Italy praised Iraq for the parliamentary polls held across the country on Wednesday – in which Iraqi premier Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s coalition emerged as the winner – stating that it wants to boost economic and regional security cooperation.  “Congrats to

Okayama, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Okayama branch of Hiroshima High Court ruled Thursday that the July election for Japan’s House of Councillors was held in a state of unconstitutionality due to vote-value disparities. It is the ninth ruling to find that the

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet stands at 63.8 pct, the second highest for a fledgling Japanese administration, the results of a Jiji Press poll showed Thursday. The rating is surpassed only by the 72.8

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–About 60 pct of respondents support a proposal by Japan’s ruling camp for a 10 pct cut in the number of seats in the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, a Jiji Press opinion poll showed.

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and the ruling coalition are considering a plan to raise the so-called departure tax from the current 1,000 yen per person to 3,000 yen or more to fund measures against overtourism, informed sources said Thursday.

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Amid a rise in cybersecurity risks, the head of Australia’s QBE Insurance Group Ltd. on Thursday emphasized the need for cyber insurance. Group CEO Andrew Horton said that cybersecurity risks have “dramatically changed” over the past 20 years

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press public opinion poll showed Thursday that 75.1 pct of respondents highly rated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit diplomacy with the United States, China and South Korea thus far. Those who gave low scores accounted

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Thursday that it will provide support to households and medical workers struggling with elevated prices as part of a planned economic package. “What is important is to implement necessary policies and budgets without hesitation

New York, Nov. 12 (Jiji Press)–Group of Seven foreign ministers reaffirmed their cooperation in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, at their two-day meeting in Canada’s Niagara region that ended Wednesday. “An immediate ceasefire is

Kyoto, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Kyoto prefectural police department on Thursday arrested a 61-year-old former policeman of the western Japan prefecture on suspicion of defrauding an elderly person with dementia out of her bank card and bankbook. The former officer, Masato Takeuchi,

Ishinomaki, Miyagi Pref., Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–A new winery facility is set to open Saturday in a northeastern Japan district heavily damaged by the March 2011 tsunami, raising hopes that it will help liven up the struggling community. Moriumius Marine & Food,

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–The approval rating for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet stood at 63.8 pct, the second highest for a fledgling Japanese administration, the results of a Jiji Press poll showed Thursday. The rating was surpassed only by the 72.8

Tokyo, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Wednesday criticized a social media post by Chinese diplomat Xue Jian that slammed remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over Taiwan. The post was “extremely inappropriate,” Motegi said at an online