Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday highlighted the need to address global hunger, promote cooperation between businesses and governments, and mitigate the damaging impact of continuing… Read more

ANAMA: 227 hectares of territory cleared of mines and UXOs over past week

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ During the mine-clearing operations in Tartar, Aghdam, Lachin, Khojavand, Shusha, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Jabrayil and Zangilan districts, 28 anti-personnel, 15 anti-tank mines, as well as 68 unexploded… Read more

Azerbaijan, Pakistan sign framework agreement for LNG procurement on flexible terms

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ “Pakistan has signed a framework agreement with Azerbaijan for the import of low-cost liquefied natural gas (LNG) on flexible terms for a period of one year,”… Read more

Azerbaijan’s MFA: We call on Armenian side to put an end to provocative actions and statements

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ “Ending attempts by Armenian officials to intervene in the reintegration measures of Armenians living in their sovereign territories of Azerbaijan, unconditional confirmation of Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and… Read more

MFA: Dissemination by Armenian Prime Minister of allegations about “blockade” is an attempt of manipulation of international public opinion

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ “Dissemination by the Armenian Prime Minister of allegations about the “blockade,” while turning a blind eye to the activities of the International Red Cross Committee in… Read more

Strong typhoon blows closer to northern Philippines, forcing evacuations and halting sea travel

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ A powerful typhoon blew closer to the northern Philippines on Tuesday, forcing thousands of evacuations and a halt to sea travel ahead of torrential rains and… Read more

Thousands of Afghan beauty salons to close as Taliban deadline bites

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ Thousands of beauty parlors across Afghanistan were due to close permanently Tuesday following an order by Taliban authorities that cuts off one of the few revenue… Read more

Benesse to launch AI service to help kids with research projects

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese education services company Benesse Corp will offer a new service to help elementary school students with their research projects using generative artificial intelligence during the… Read more

Japan mulls setup of Okinawa evacuation shelter amid Taiwan tensions

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japan is considering setting up an evacuation shelter for residents of the southern island prefecture of Okinawa in case of a potential contingency near Taiwan, which… Read more

As Japan aligns with U.S. chip curbs on China, some in Tokyo feel uneasy

Tokyo, 25 July, /AJMEDIA/ Japan’s imposition of export controls on chip making tools to align with a U.S. policy restricting China’s ability to produce advanced semiconductors is worrying some officials… Read more