Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Indie video games developed on modest budgets by individuals and small teams are gaining traction in Japan for their innovative ideas and variety often absent from major studio titles. Advances in development tools have helped lower barriers to

Seoul, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that the country needs to calmly watch rising Japan-China tensions stemming from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remark over Taiwan and do its best to maximize its national interest. The

(Adnkronos) – The United States “understands the importance of the Taiwan issue for China”. This was reportedly stated by American President Donald Trump during a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, according to Xinhua.  

(Adnkronos) – Poland has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Warsaw, Yaakov Finkelstein, over a post published on X by Yad Vashem, the Israeli Holocaust museum. This was announced on X by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who is protesting against a post

(Adnkronos) – Controlled Human Infection Models (CHIM), clinical studies in which carefully selected volunteers are deliberately exposed to controlled doses of pathogens, are now used in several European countries, while Japan remains cautious. Also known as ‘human challenge studies’, they are considered

(Adnkronos) – The removal of landmines in Libya is crucial for the safety of citizens and for prosperity in the conflict-wracked North African country, Italy’s government stated on Monday, underscoring its “concrete commitment” to demining.  “Italy renews its concrete commitment to supporting

(Adnkronos) – Tokyo, Nov 24 (Jiji Press) – From students dedicated to studying and protecting their local environment to advancements in AI-supported disaster prevention methods, Tokyo is working towards a more resilient future. At a time of growing global concern over climate

(Adnkronos) – Curfew until this afternoon in various areas of Homs, a city in central Syria, the scene of new violence in the Arab country where the Assad era ended almost a year ago. It all began yesterday morning with the killing

(Adnkronos) – The European counter-proposal to the 28-point peace plan drafted by the United States seems “at first glance unconstructive” and “does not work for Russia”. This was stated by the Kremlin’s foreign policy advisor, Yuri Ushakov, who said he was more

(Adnkronos) – In the chamber with the burqa. A new provocation by an Australian far-right senator has sparked criticism and controversy and led to the suspension of the session, which was later resumed after considerable tension. Pauline Hanson, leader of the One

Tokyo, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–A man was killed and 10 other people were injured in a hit-and-run accident involving a stolen car in Tokyo’s Adachi Ward on Monday. An emergency call was made to fire authorities around 12:35 p.m. to report the

Bangkok, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Thai police said Monday that they have obtained an arrest warrant for the mother who left a 12-year-old Thai girl working illegally at a massage parlor in Tokyo on charges of human trafficking. The mother is currently detained

Bangkok, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Thai police said Monday that they have obtained an arrest warrant for the mother who left a 12-year-old Thai girl working illegally at a massage parlor in Tokyo on charges of human trafficking. The mother is currently detained

(Adnkronos) – Italy-Saudi Arabia collaboration is thriving in a raft of sectors – from sustainable infrastructure, mobility, urban design and advanced technologies, to clean energy, digital innovation, defence, security, culture and sport, with growing numbers of Italian companies doing business with the

Beijing, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning suggested Monday that China believes that conditions are not good at the moment for a trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks about a potential

Tokyo, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Leaders of four opposition parties are expected to press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over deteriorating relations with China and her aggressive fiscal policy in their first parliamentary debate to be held Wednesday since the launch of her

(Adnkronos) – Ahead of a bilateral business forum in Riyadh on Tuesday, foreign minister Antonio Tajani hailed the “unprecedented significance of Italy’s cooperation with Saudi Arabia, calling the Gulf state “a key strategic beacon” for his country’s non-EU exports plan.  “Bilateral cooperation

(Adnkronos) – A three-day strike called by the main trade unions has begun in Belgium, which will cause serious disruption to rail traffic, public services, and air traffic. Since yesterday evening, the public railway company Sncb has been offering a reduced service,

(Adnkronos) – At least three officers have died in a suicide attack launched this morning against a headquarters of the paramilitary forces FC (Federal Constabulary) in Peshawar, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwest Pakistan. Two other attackers were killed by security

Tokyo, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–A car plowed into pedestrians in Tokyo’s Adachi Ward on Monday, killing a man in his 80s and injuring 10 others. An emergency call was made to fire authorities around 12:35 p.m. to report the injuries from a

Hong Kong, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Despite recent travel warnings from Beijing and Hong Kong authorities, interest among people in Hong Kong in visiting Japan remains strong, with no significant cancellations of group tours reported. After the Chinese government urged its citizens not

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Okinawa prefectural government said Monday that the water supply is expected to be cut off in 17 municipalities in the central and southern parts of Japan’s southernmost prefecture due to a large-scale leak. The leak

Hong Kong, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Despite recent travel warnings from Beijing and Hong Kong authorities, interest among people in Hong Kong in visiting Japan remains strong, with no significant cancellations of group tours reported. After the Chinese government urged its citizens not

Johannesburg, Nov. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, agreed Sunday to deepen their countries’ cooperation in a wide range of areas including security as well as the economy and investment. The agreement came at a

Johannesburg, Nov. 23 (Jiji Press)–The confrontation between Japan and China stemming from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks over Taiwan is now seen dragging on after she was unable to have contact with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the latest Group of

Johannesburg, Nov. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi failed to have contact with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the two-day Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, through Sunday. “I had no opportunity for conversation” with the Chinese premier, Takaichi

(The previous story wrongly said the total number of gold medals for Japan at the Tokyo Deaflympics is 31. The number is for all medals, including silver and bronze medals. A substitute story follows, with the addition of the fourth paragraph.) Japan’s

Johannesburg, Nov. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies wrapped up their two-day summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday after adopting a leaders’ declaration on the first day. With U.S. President Donald Trump’s boycott of the Johannesburg meeting,

Tokyo, Nov. 23 (Jiji Press)–The government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to accelerate efforts to strengthen the defense capabilities in the country’s strategically important Nansei southwestern region, including the Sakishima Islands in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. As part of