Honda to shift Civic hybrid production to US
WorldTOKYO, April 16 (Jiji Press) -- Honda Motor Co. plans to shift domestic production of a hybrid model of the Civic sedan to its plant in the U.S. state of Indiana as early as June to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs, it was learned Wednesday
Japan's Ishiba hails 1st round of tariff talks with US
WorldTOKYO, April 17 (Jiji Press) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday praised the first round of Japan-U.S. talks on the tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration held in Washington the previous day.
Sweden turns up Eurovision heat with wacky sauna song
WorldSweden is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovision wins this year with a humorous sauna act.
WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump
WorldGENEVA -- The World Trade Organization sharply cut its forecast for global merchandise trade from solid growth to a decline on Wednesday, saying further U.S. tariffs and spillover effects could lead to the heaviest slump since the height of the COVID pandemic.
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
WorldIn a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.
Inter reach Champions League semis after 2-2 draw with Bayern
WorldMILAN -- Inter Milan reached the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the second leg of their quarter-final tie at the San Siro on Wednesday.
Arsenal cruise past lacklustre Real Madrid to reach semis
WorldMADRID -- Arsenal snuffed out any chance of a famous Real Madrid comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals after a 2-1 victory in the Bernabeu Stadium completed a 5-1 aggregate win on Wednesday.
Japan enacts bill for quick restoration of disaster-hit ports
WorldTokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press) -- Japan's parliament Wednesday enacted a bill to facilitate restoration of ports damaged by natural disasters for use as transportation bases for relief supplies.
Japan to hold 3rd auction of stockpiled rice next week
WorldTokyo, April 16 (Jiji Press) -- The Japanese agriculture ministry said Wednesday that it will hold the third auction of its reserved rice April 23-25.
WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
WorldYears of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis.
