Tokyo, Sept. 23 (Jiji Press)–All five candidates in the upcoming leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, at a joint press conference on Tuesday, sounded cautious about introducing a dual surname system for married couples soon. “I take a cautious stance,”

Tokyo, Sept. 23 (Jiji Press)–Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that he would like someone who would continue his basic policies to succeed him. Speaking to reporters at the prime minister’s office, Ishiba declined to specify his preferred candidate among

(Adnkronos) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has urged the country’s farmers to organize themselves to “take up arms” in the event of an attack by the US military, denouncing that the South American nation is “under threat from the United States”. “I

(Adnkronos) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.3, was recorded today in the San Francisco Bay Area. The earthquake, which occurred at 2:56 a.m. local time and was strong enough to wake people in the affected area, had its epicenter in

(Adnkronos) – The European Council has agreed to extend for another year the sanctions regime on those responsible for the destabilization of Sudan and the obstruction of its political transition, until 10 October 2026. This is learned from an official statement. The

(Adnkronos) – Tomorrow morning, NATO member countries will meet to discuss the incursion of Russian fighters into Estonian airspace last week, following the request for consultations by Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who invoked Article 4 of the Atlantic Pact. This was

(Adnkronos) – At least 23 civilians have died following air strikes in the Peshawar region, on the border with Afghanistan. This was reported by local police and security sources, specifying that the attack razed several houses to the ground. “The planes hit

(Adnkronos) – Sanae Takaichi promises a government with more women and a “peaceful” coexistence with foreigners, while Shinjiro Koizumi focuses on the economy and social security. The race for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which will designate the next

(Adnkronos) – The BBC managed to infiltrate a network for the creation of false content against the pro-European PAS coalition on Telegram, in view of Sunday’s legislative elections in Moldova. Participants in the initiative, attributable to the pro-Russian oligarch Ilan Shor, who

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey for September, due out on Oct. 1, is expected to show slightly stronger business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers, after the United States lowered its tariffs on Japanese cars and auto

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Waleed Siam, the representative of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan, on Monday called on Japan to recognize Palestine as a state soon, following such moves by countries including Britain. The Palestinian ambassador’s call came after

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The United States’ possible deviation from the international framework for financial regulations would have undesirable consequences, Toshiyuki Miyoshi, a senior official at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, warned. “The United States has played a significant role” in financial regulations,

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five contenders filing their candidacies. The five, in order of candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi,

Osaka, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Kubota Corp. unveiled a concept model of its unmanned agriculture tractor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, at the World Exposition in Osaka, a city in western Japan, on Monday. It was the first time for a hydrogen-powered

Toyoake, Aichi Pref., Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The municipal assembly of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Monday passed an ordinance limiting daily leisure-related screen time for all residents to two hours. The ordinance, aimed at preventing excessive use of smartphones, personal

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan agreed Monday to share management know-how from the ongoing World Exposition in Osaka with Saudi Arabia, the 2030 Expo host. After meeting with relevant cabinet ministers from the Middle Eastern country in Tokyo, Japan’s industry minister Yoji

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Resona Bank and security company Alsok Co. will collaborate in helping Japanese local governments automate the collection of taxes and utility fees, people familiar with the matter told Jiji Press on Monday. The Japanese companies aim to help

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit an all-time closing high on Monday, partly aided by buying focused on semiconductor-related issues after their U.S. counterparts’ strong performances late last week. The key index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s

(Adnkronos) – Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific could cancel more than 500 flights due to the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa. “Starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, September 23, Cathay Pacific passenger flights arriving and departing from Hong Kong International Airport will cease

(Adnkronos) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung would accept an agreement between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un under which North Korea commits to freezing the production of its nuclear weapons, rather than eliminating them. The head of state told the

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Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nippon Paper Industries Co. said Monday that an Australian subsidiary sued the state government of Victoria the same day for alleged breach of a supply contract for eucalyptus wood as a raw material for printing and information

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan urges Iran to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency immediately, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday. “We attach great importance to the IAEA’s efforts to verify Iranian nuclear activities,” the top Japanese government

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will take a comprehensive approach in considering the timing of recognizing a Palestinian state, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday. “As Japan supports a two-state solution (for Palestine and Israel), it is a matter

(6th para should have read “… bone …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species. The fossil bones were first

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. has shown to the media a prototype car equipped with its next-generation “ProPilot” driver assistance system capable of hands-free autonomous driving in urban areas. The demonstration was held ahead of the planned fiscal 2027 release

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will mark 358 days in office Tuesday, equaling the tenure of Taro Aso, currently supreme adviser of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Shortly after taking office in October last year, the Ishiba-led LDP

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the newest 10-year Japanese government bond issue, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, reached 1.650 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Monday, the highest level since July 2008. The yield on the 379th 10-year