Less power, lower emissions: Improving AC technology

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ With air conditioner demand surging, scientists are looking for ways to improve the energy efficiency of cooling systems and limit damaging emissions that accelerate global warming.… Read more

U.S. says Russia’s defense chief asked N. Korea to sell munitions

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu tried to convince North Korea to sell munitions to Moscow when he visited Pyongyang last week, a White House official said… Read more

Okinawa warned of high winds and rain this weekend once Typhoon Khanun starts its U-turn east

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Residents of Japan’s southwestern islands were warned of high winds and rain through the weekend once a nearly stationary Typhoon Khanun starts moving back east later… Read more

Deadly flooding in China worsens as rescues continue and areas downriver brace for high water

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Heavy rain and high water levels on rivers in northeastern China were threatening cities downstream on Friday, prompting the evacuation of thousands, although the country appears… Read more

Norway out to put brakes on World Cup high-fliers Japan

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Norway plan to put the brakes on Japan’s dazzling goal-scoring form at the Women’s World Cup when the former champions go head to head in the… Read more

Fujitsu deploys AI customer service solution for field trials at supermarket chain in Japan

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Fujitsu Ltd says it has developed a new AI module for retailers that generates AI avatars and customized promotional content on digital signage based on in-store… Read more

Japan to host Iran’s foreign minister, tell Tehran to cut weapon supply to Russia: TBS

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Iran’s foreign minister Amir Abdollahian will visit Japan on Sunday and meet his Japanese counterpart and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, broadcaster TBS reported on Friday.… Read more

Japan parliamentary vice foreign minister resigns amid bribery claims

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto resigned as parliamentary vice foreign minister Friday amid allegations he received bribes amounting to tens of millions of… Read more

Clashes erupt at culture festival in Stockholm, 52 injured

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Clashes erupted on Thursday at a culture festival in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, leaving at least 52 people injured, Anadolu Agency reports citing the local media. A… Read more

Azerbaijan to pin hopes on 177 athletes at 2023 CIS Games

Tokyo, 04 August, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani athletes will test their strength in the 2nd Games of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to be held in Minsk, Belarus on August 4-14.… Read more