AJMEDIA News Digest: March 19, 2022

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Biden warns Xi of “consequences” if China supports Russia on Ukraine BEIJING/WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of… Read more

Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year deal on Friday. Suzuki gets a $5 million signing bonus and… Read more

Bank of Japan says no tightening as oil rates stir inflation

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Japan’s central bank chief said on Friday the country will likely reach its key two-percent inflation target as oil rates surge, but the bank will continue… Read more

In video call, Biden presses China’s Xi on Russia support

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Face to face by video, President Joe Biden laid out to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday the consequences the Chinese would face from the U.S.… Read more

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to virtually address Japan parliament next week

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to Japan’s parliament on Wednesday, ruling party sources said Friday, as he has been trying to rally… Read more

Japan PM Kishida to visit India, Cambodia from March 19-21

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit India and Cambodia from March 19 to 21, the Japanese government said Friday. Kishida will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra… Read more

Japan to slap new sanctions on Russia defense officials over Ukraine

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Japan said Friday it will freeze assets of 15 Russian individuals and nine organizations, including the head of the GRU military intelligence service and deputy defense… Read more

Ankara stands for early ceasefire in Ukraine

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA Ankara stands for peace and stability in the Black Sea region, Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar said at a solemn event dedicated to the… Read more

OPEC+ compliance rises to 136% in February

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA OPEC+ compliance with oil production cuts rose to 136% in February from 129% in January, as the producer group continues to under deliver on its output… Read more

Azerbaijan to regulate export of number of basic food products from country

Tokyo, 19 March, /AJMEDIA The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan adopted a decision “On measures to regulate the export from the country of a number of basic food products included… Read more