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8 Maggio 2026

Iran, ‘US proposal still under evaluation’

(Adnkronos) – Iran is still examining the United States’ proposal to end the conflict and will announce its decision “once the evaluation is complete.” This was stated by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei in an interview with Tasnim news agency.  Baghaei
8 Maggio 2026

New Zealand Eyes Japan’s Upgraded Mogami as Frigate Option

Sydney, May 8 (Jiji Press)–New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk has announced plans to compare the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s upgraded Mogami-class frigates with Britain’s Type 31 frigates, as replacements for New Zealand’s aging frigates. New Zealand is expected to make a
8 Maggio 2026

Sony, TSMC to Jointly Develop Next-Gen Image Sensors

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Sony Group Corp. said Friday that it has reached a basic agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest chip foundry, to form a strategic partnership for the joint development and production of next-generation image sensors.
8 Maggio 2026

Tokyo Kiraboshi to Fully Repay Public Funds Early

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group Inc. said Friday that it will complete the repayment of 40 billion yen in public funds injected into its predecessor by the Tokyo metropolitan government ahead of schedule. The parent of Kiraboshi Bank had
8 Maggio 2026

Japan, Morocco Foreign Ministers Agree to Bolster Ties

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, agreed Friday to strengthen bilateral relations, mainly in the economic field, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic ties. In a video
8 Maggio 2026

Starmer, ‘I take responsibility for very bitter results’

(Adnkronos) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he takes “responsibility” for the electoral results of the party he leads, Labour, in England. “They are very bitter, and there’s no way to sugarcoat it,” he declares, speaking to the press, according to
8 Maggio 2026

Germany, ‘several robbers and hostages inside Sinzig bank’

(Adnkronos) – There are “several robbers and hostages inside the bank” in Sinzig, a town in western Germany, halfway between Bonn and Koblenz, where the group of robbers barricaded themselves this morning. Local police announced this, specifying that among the hostages is
8 Maggio 2026

LDP Group to Be Formed to Support PM Takaichi

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Key lawmakers of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will form a parliamentary group to support Prime Minister and LDP President Sanae Takaichi, informed sources have said. Founding members of the group, which is aimed at strengthening Takaichi’s base
8 Maggio 2026

Sony Group Projects Record Net Profit for FY 2026

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Sony Group Corp. said Friday it expects to post a record group net profit for fiscal 2026, which began in April, on the back of its robust game and other entertainment operations. The Japanese technology and entertainment conglomerate’s
8 Maggio 2026

Nintendo to Raise Switch 2 Price by 10,000 Yen

Kyoto, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Nintendo Co. said Friday that it will raise the suggested retail price of its Nintendo Switch 2 video game console in Japan by 10,000 yen to 59,980 yen on May 25. The Japanese game giant cited soaring semiconductor
8 Maggio 2026

Takaichi Planning to Visit S. Korea Later This Month

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering visiting South Korea later this month for a bilateral summit to reaffirm the two nations’ close ties in fields including security amid the increasingly uncertain international situation, Japanese government sources said
8 Maggio 2026

Japan Govt Debts Hit Record 1,343 T. Yen at End-March

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Outstanding Japanese government debts grew by 1,670.6 billion yen during the first three months of the year to a record 1,343,842.6 billion yen as of the end of March, the Finance Ministry said Friday. The total translates into
8 Maggio 2026

Toyota Braces for 3rd Consecutive Annual Profit Decline

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that its net profit in the current business year is expected to fall for the third consecutive year amid the harsh business environment due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. For
8 Maggio 2026

FBI Chief Welcomes Planned Japanese Intelligence Bureau

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel has said he welcomes Japan’s plan to establish a national intelligence bureau by reforming the existing Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office. Japan’s initiative would “greatly enhance our shared partnership,” Patel
8 Maggio 2026

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Pays No Hormuz Passage Fees

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. said Friday that it did not pay tolls for three ships linked to the Japanese shipping company that have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is said to be collecting fees from vessels
8 Maggio 2026

Ainu Remains from U.K. Museum Brought Back to Hokkaido

Chitose, Hokkaido, May 8 (Jiji Press)–The remains of seven Ainu indigenous people, returned to the Japanese side from the Natural History Museum in Britain, arrived at New Chitose Airport in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Friday. “I am moved to tears
8 Maggio 2026

Sony Group Projects Record Net Profit for FY 2026

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Sony Group Corp. on Friday projected a record net profit for fiscal 2026, which began in April, reflecting its robust gaming, music and other entertainment operations. The Japanese technology and entertainment conglomerate’s consolidated net profit is forecast to
8 Maggio 2026

Nintendo to Raise Switch 2 Price by 10,000 Yen

Kyoto, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Nintendo Co. said Friday that it will raise the suggested retail price of its Nintendo Switch 2 video game console by 10,000 yen to 59,980 yen on May 25. The Japanese game giant said it expects sales of
8 Maggio 2026

Japan PM Stresses Privacy Protection in Intelligence Bill Debate

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday emphasized the importance of privacy protection during parliamentary discussions on a government bill to set up a national intelligence council aimed at enhancing the country’s intelligence capabilities. On medium- to long-term
8 Maggio 2026

Toyota Braces for 3rd Consecutive Annual Profit Decline

Tokyo, May 8 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday that its net profit in the current business year is expected to fall for the third consecutive year amid the harsh business environment due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. For
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