Azerbaijan, Austria discuss prospects for cultural cooperation

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met Wednesday with Ambassador of Austria to the country Thomas Schuller-Götzburg. Addressing the meeting, Minister Adil Karimli hailed the relations… Read more

Azerbaijani oil price down in global markets

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil decreased by $0.9, or 0.14%, settling at $78.35. “Azeri Light” crude oil reached its lowest level… Read more

Netherlands to kick off 4 days of European Union elections across 27 nations

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ The Netherlands on Thursday kicks off four days of voting in European Union parliamentary elections across the 27 member states that are expected to deliver gains… Read more

Catch of the day: U.S. couple hook safe stuffed with $100,000

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ Two modern day treasure hunters in the United States appeared to strike gold when they uncovered a safe stuffed with $100,000 in cash — but there… Read more

Biden to mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ United States President Joe Biden will mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France this week as he tries to demonstrate steadfast support for… Read more

Israel bombs Gaza as mediators discuss truce-hostage plan

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ Israel’s military pounded central Gaza with heavy air strikes on Wednesday as international talks to secure a truce and hostage release deal resumed. Tensions were high… Read more

Japan lawmakers launch group to probe UFO security ‘threat’

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ UFO sightings should not be dismissed out of hand because they could in fact be surveillance drones or weapons, say Japanese lawmakers who launched a group… Read more

Putin says no talks with Japan unless it alters stance on Ukraine

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that conditions are not currently in place for his country to resume talks with Japan on a post-World War II… Read more

Palau president, visiting Tokyo, says he expects China to try to meddle in election

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ The Pacific island nation of Palau expects China to attempt to meddle in a national election later this year over its recognition of Taiwan, President Surangel… Read more

Asian stocks rise after Wall Street barrels to records

Tokyo, 6 June, /AJMEDIA/ Asian markets rose Thursday after Wall Street barreled to records Wednesday as the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology keeps sending stocks higher. U.S. futures were lower while… Read more