For a political figure, this displays an appalling lack of ethics.... Ooka explained that this was

The development, a blow to Kishida who appointed Ishihara to the post only a week ago, comes as the political group was found to have received around 600, 000 yen($ 5, 300) in pandemic-related subsidies last year.... Kishida told reporters that Ishihara had explained that the group had received the money in accordance with proper procedures but offered to resign to avoid causing trouble.... " I assessed that Ishihara's experience and background would be very meaningful for driving policy," sai

Oil prices rose on Monday with investors betting that global supply will remain tight, although restraint by major producers was partially offset by a rise in Libyan output. Brent crude settled up 42 cents, or 0.5%, to US$ 86.48 a barrel.... Earlier in the session, the contract touched its highest price since Oct.... Russia, which has amassed 100, 000 troops on Ukraine's border, released pictures of its forces on the move.-Reuters....

TOKYO: Oil futures rose on Wednesday, paring early losses, as the threat of new sanctions on Russia raised supply concerns, countering fears of weaker demand following a build in U.S. crude stockpiles and Shanghai's extended lockdown. Brent crude futures were up 49 cents, or 0.5%, at$ 107.13 a barrel as of 0657 GMT, having fallen to$ 105.06 earlier in the session.U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures climbed 21 cents, or 0.2%, to$ 102.17 a barrel, after dipping to as low as$ 100.37 in an early tr

TOKYO: Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent hitting$ 75 a barrel for the first time since April 2019, as investors remained bullish about a quick recovery in global oil demand and as concerns eased over an early return of Iranian crude.... It rose as high as$ 75.27 a barrel, the strongest since April 25, 2019, earlier in the session.... WTI for August climbed 13 cents, or 0.2%, to$ 73.25 a barrel....

The first 72 hours are considered crucial to save lives after disasters. Advertisement Water, power and cell phone service were still down in some areas.... Residents expressed sorrow about their uncertain futures.“ It’s not just that it’s a mess.... Waves measuring more than one meter( 3 feet) hit some places. Still, half-sunken ships floated in bays where tsunami waves had rolled in, leaving a muddied coastline. People who were evacuated from their houses huddled in auditoriums, schools and