Detained Afghan pilots to fly out of Tajikistan on U.S.-brokered flight

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ More than 150 U.S.-trained Afghan pilots and other personnel, held in neighboring Tajikistan for nearly three months since escaping with their planes as the Taliban seized… Read more

10 Japan speed skating team members test positive for COVID in Germany

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Four athletes and six staffers of Japan’s national speed skating team have tested positive for coronavirus while attending a training camp in Inzell, Germany, the Japan… Read more

“Maple-leaf tunnel” light-up event under way in Kyoto

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ A local railway line in Kyoto is being illuminated at night through a “maple-leaf tunnel” to allow passengers to enjoy the glorious autumn colors. A 250-meter… Read more

Fumio Kishida to be re-elected Japan PM as special Diet session convenes

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s parliament convened a special session Wednesday with Liberal Democratic Party President Fumio Kishida set to be re-elected as prime minister after his party secured a… Read more

Facebook gives estimate of bullying, harassment on its platforms for first time

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Facebook for the first time on Tuesday disclosed the prevalence of bullying and harassment on its platform, saying such content was seen between 14 and 15… Read more

Oil prices rise ahead of U.S. inventory data

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Oil prices climbed noticeably on Tuesday as traders are awaiting data on U.S. crude stockpiles, AJMEDIA reports citing Xinhua. The West Texas Intermediate for December delivery… Read more

13 injured as building collapses in Turkey’s Malatya

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Atwo-story building collapsed in eastern Turkey’s Malatya on Tuesday. According to a statement by the local authorities, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) rescued at least… Read more

Japan reports first bird flu outbreak of season, culling 143,000 chickens

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ Japan has detected its first outbreak of bird flu for the 2021 winter season, with confirmation of a case of “highly pathogenic avian influenza” at a… Read more

Biden-Xi virtual meeting planned for as soon as next week

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ A virtual meeting planned between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will be held as soon as next week, a person briefed on… Read more

First anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory is day of pride and joy – former CEO of ISESCO

Tokyo, 10 November, /AJMEDIA/ November 8, the first anniversary of Azerbaijan’s Victory [in the 2020 second Karabakh war], is a day of pride and joy, former ISESCO Director General Abdulaziz… Read more