Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–When the Social Democratic Party launched its new leadership team in late April, party leader Mizuho Fukushima sought to present an image of renewal for a party she has led for a combined 15 years. So far, however,

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese research team including the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo aims to carry out clinical research to temporarily transplant pig kidneys to a human fetus with a severe kidney disease. The team is fully starting

Chino, Nagano Pref., July 21 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. President Kenta Kon has vowed to advance collaboration with business partners to reinforce the leading Japanese automaker’s earning power through cost reductions and other measures. “There is still room for improvement,” such as

(Adnkronos) – This morning on the island of Krk (Veglia), in Croatia, a woman was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm that affected some areas of the Kvarner. According to reports from the Croatian agency Hina, the woman was transported to the

(Adnkronos) – Career diplomat Andreina Marsella has taken up her post as Italy’s new envoy to Lativa, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X in a congratulatory note.  “Congratulations to Andreina Marsella, new Ambassador of Italy in Latvia,” read the post.  In

(Adnkronos) – Laura Egoli is Italy’s new envoy to European Union candidate country Montenegro, the foreign ministry wrote Monday on X, wishing the career diplomat well in her new posting.  “Congratulations to @LauraEgoli, new ambassador of Italy to Montenegro,” read the post. 

(Adnkronos) – Indian police used tear gas and batons to prevent thousands of supporters of the anti-government “cockroach” movement from marching towards the parliament in New Delhi, according to Ndtv and other Indian media, which report several people slightly injured on both

(Adnkronos) – Russia has expelled Italy’s military attache in Moscow and one of his associates in an injustified “act of blatant retaliation” for the explusion earlier this month from Italy of two Russian military attaches whom Rome prosecutors accused of spying, foreign

(Adnkronos) – Greece, so far spared from the scorching temperatures that have hit Western Europe, is preparing for its first summer heatwave, with temperatures set to rise up to 42 degrees, according to Ert, the Greek public television. Exceptionally high temperatures are

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s premier Giorgia Meloni and her Portugese counterpart Luis Montenegro agreed on Monday to renew bilateral relations in all areas including cooperation in Africa, and during talks in Rome the two countries signed an accord to foster “even more stable

(Adnkronos) – The Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is expected today in Islamabad, Pakistan, a country that is playing a mediating role between Tehran and Washington. This was stated by a source from the Pakistani Interior Ministry to AFP, explaining that the

(Adnkronos) – Over 1,200 people have fled a new and vast fire raging north of Madrid, which has already burned more than 26,000 hectares of land, according to firefighters. The fire broke out on Thursday in a mountainous, wooded area near the

(Adnkronos) – Dozens of people have drowned after a boat capsized in Jigawa state, northwestern Nigeria. Authorities told AFP. According to police spokesman Shi’isu Adam, up to 40 people died yesterday, “including women and children, as their boat crossed the river.” So

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Crown Princess Kiko on Monday attended a charity concert aimed at supporting patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, a state-designated intractable disease, and their relatives. The concert, held at Toppan Hall in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, was hosted

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–Honda Motor Co. said Monday that the major Japanese automaker and its Chinese partner, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., or GAC Group, have signed an agreement to extend the contract term of their joint venture business until 2038. Amid

Hengchun, Taiwan, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A search for the remains of former Japanese troops and others who died in the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines during the Pacific War, part of World War II, started on the coast of Hengchun,

(Adnkronos) – The Philippine armed forces have accused the Chinese Coast Guard of hitting a Filipino sailor with a baton near a grounded ship that has long served as a garrison for Manila in the disputed South China Sea. According to the

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A high tariff policy introduced by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cripple Japanese automakers. In July last year, the Japanese and U.S. governments agreed that the U.S. tariffs on products from Japan would be

(Adnkronos) – Russian forces launched glide bombs towards Zaporizhzhia overnight, killing two people and injuring 42 others, including eight children, according to authorities. The glide bombs hit a five-story residential building and a nine-story building in the city. The attack destroyed two

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Washington, July 19 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that he will hold a trilateral meeting with the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers in the Philippines. He made the remark in talks with reporters in a suburb of

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A fire broke out at Camp Asaka of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force on Monday. Around 11:30 a.m., fire authorities received an emergency call reporting that black smoke can be seen. According to the GSDF and fire authorities, the

Yokohama, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A police officer has fired a warning shot after a car rammed into a convenience store in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan. Around 12:10 a.m. Monday, a worker at the store made an emergency police

Asuka, Nara Pref., July 20 (Jiji Press)–A cafe owner in Nara Prefecture pins high hopes on the expected registration of the Asuka-Fujiwara ancient capitals in the western Japan prefecture as a UNESCO World Heritage site. “I hope (the UNESCO listing) will be

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A brother of a woman who was among the victims of the arson attack on Kyoto Animation Co. seven years ago has created a letter writing set out of his regret that he was unable to say thank

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A fire broke out at Camp Asaka of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force on Monday. The fire is believed to have started at the camp’s garbage storage area, according to officials of the GSDF facility. Fire authorities and others

Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)–A fire broke out at Camp Asaka of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force on Monday. Fire authorities are working to confirm details of the situation. Camp Asaka straddles Nerima Ward of Tokyo and other municipalities. END [Copyright The Jiji