Oil prices decline in global markets

Tokyo, 21 February, /AJMEDIA/ Oil prices have fallen in global markets. On the London ICE (InterContinental Exchange Futures), Brent crude dropped by $0.16, settling at $76.32 per barrel. Meanwhile, Light… Read more

Azerbaijan relocates 183 more residents to Jabrayil city

Tokyo, 21 February, /AJMEDIA/ In line with President Ilham Aliyev’s directives, Azerbaijan initiated another phase of resettlement to the city of Jabrayil on Friday. As part of this phase, 33… Read more

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Tokyo, 21 February, /AJMEDIA/ A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Caspian Sea on Friday, according to the Republican Seismic Survey Center of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. The quake,… Read more

Azerbaijan’s female triple jumper clinches silver in Türkiye

Tokyo, 21 February, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani athlete Yekaterina Sariyeva delivered an outstanding performance, winning a silver medal at the Ruhi Sarialp Indoor Jumping Cup 2025 held in Türkiye. She secured second… Read more

February 21 marks International Mother Language Day

Tokyo, 21 February, /AJMEDIA/ The 2025 theme: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day, according to UN. Languages are essential to education and sustainable development, serving as the primary… Read more

Australia begins euthanizing false killer whales after mass stranding

Tokyo, 20 February, /AJMEDIA/ Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanized after bad weather and the isolated location… Read more

South Korea’s Yoon attends his first criminal trial hearing

Tokyo, 20 February, /AJMEDIA/ South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at a Seoul court on Thursday for the first hearing of his criminal trial over insurrection charges, during… Read more

Steven Spielberg’s next movie, with Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt, set for June 2026

Tokyo, 20 February, /AJMEDIA/ Steven Spielberg is gearing up to direct a new film starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt. The still untitled “event film” is set for a theatrical… Read more

Japan’s unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence

Tokyo, 20 February, /AJMEDIA/ Whether you’re traveling in Japan or living in the country, one of the most useful things to have in your wallet is a Suica or Pasmo… Read more

Foreign visitors to Japan in January surge 40% to monthly record 3.78 mil

Tokyo, 20 February, /AJMEDIA/ The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January surged 40.6 percent from a year earlier to a record 3.78 million, as travelers from China more… Read more