Metropolitan Police Department holds annual New Year parade in Tokyo
[Japan Today] - 01/10/2025
The Metropolitan Police Department held its annual New Year parade in Tokyo on Friday. About 1,650 police officers and special forces members marched at Meiji Jingu Gaien, NHK…
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U.N. predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025
The world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Trump era begins
President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia's economy this week, according to a U.S. (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
South Korean lawmakers seek independent probe as Yoon's lawyers warn detention may spark 'civil war'
South Korean opposition parties introduced a bill Thursday calling for an independent investigation into impeached (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, as demand for new energy (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Raspy-voiced hit machine Rod Stewart turns 80
Singer Rod Stewart, who helped British rock conquer the world with a string of megahits, turns 80 on Friday -- with (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Chinese foreign minister pledges military aid for Africa
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Inaugural Music Awards Japan announces more details, top awards
A new era for the Japanese music industry arrives on May 22 when the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Austria's far-right led coalition talks set to begin; thousands protest
Talks to form a coalition government led by Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) will begin on Friday, the party (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Djokovic handed tough Australian Open draw; Sinner faces Jarry test
World number one Jannik Sinner was drawn Thursday against big-hitting Nicolas Jarry to start his Australian Open (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Musk hosts German far-right leader on X, stirs angst about election meddling
Elon Musk urged Germans to vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an upcoming national election (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Seven & i to make decision on future path, buyout offers by May: CFO
Seven & i Holdings Co plans to decide by May on its future business strategy as it evaluates two separate (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
