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Japan, cyanide and Chisako Kakehi

Japan's "Black Widow" death row inmate, Chisako Kakehi, dies at 78

Japanese death-row inmate Chisako Kakehi, dubbed the "Black Widow" after she used cyanide to kill her elderly lovers, has died in a detention center at age 78, officials say,

New York Post on MSN · 8h

Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ serial killer dies in prison before execution for cyanide murders

A notorious Japanese serial killer known as the “Black Widow” has died on death row while awaiting execution for poisoning multiple elderly men with cyanide to get nearly $9 million in

The Mirror US on MSN · 3h

Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ serial killer Chisako Kakehi dies on death row before execution for cyanide murders

According to the reports, Kakehi had been sentenced to death after she had been convicted of the murder of three men including her husband. Kakehi was also convicted of the attemp

DW on MSN · 9h

Japan's 'Black Widow' murderer dies while on death row

Chisako Kakehi was found guilty of killing three elderly lovers by poisoning them with cyanide, and attempting to murder another man. She had been on death row since 2017.

Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget

Associated Press · 21h

Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat

The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to further fortify the country against growing threat from China,

Hosted on MSN · 21h

Japan's cabinet approves record budget, faces tough parliament fight

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the next fiscal year, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue.

The Manila Times on MSN · 9h

Japan's Cabinet OKs record $55-B defense budg

Japan's Cabinet approved on Friday a record 8.7-trillion-yen ($55-billion) defense budget for 2025 as the country accelerates building up its strike-back capability and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China,

Japan Airlines delays flights

Newsweek · 1d

Cyberattack Delays Japan Airlines Flights During Holidays

Japan Airlines attributed the issue to a cyberattack designed to overwhelm its network with massive data transmissions. These types of attacks, known as denial-of-service attacks, flood a system with traffic until it crashes or becomes unresponsive, the airline explained.

The New York Times · 1d

Japan Airlines Delays Flights After Cyberattack

The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

JAL's systems back to normal after cyberattack delayed flights

Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday its systems returned to normal, with same-day ticket sales resuming, after a cyberattack delayed some domestic and international flights. The attack began at 7:24 a.

Bank of Japan, Core inflation

Reuters · 19h

Inflation in Japan's capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact

Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in December while services inflation held steady, data showed on Friday, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Bank of Japan Inching Toward Rate Hike, Summary of Opinions Suggests

A summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s December meeting suggests that the next interest-rate hike is approaching.

invezz on MSN · 13h

Tokyo inflation jump raises expectations for Bank of Japan rate hike

Tokyo inflation rose sharply in December, and with it rose the expectations of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike in early 2024. Consumer prices in the Japanese capital increased by 3.0% year-over-year,

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Japan’s scenic hot springs town restricting tourists amid fights over the best photo spots

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers ...

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Japan's Nidec takes aim at Makino Milling with $1.6 billion unsolicited bid

By Kantaro Komiya and Rocky Swift TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturing giant Nidec said on Friday it planned to launch a ...

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Japan’s Economic Recovery Continues But Progress Tentative, Uneven

The Japanese economy is gathering strength but momentum remains uneven, with indicators showing healthy growth in inflation ...

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Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows

A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of ...

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Ghost tales won't spook Japan PM Ishiba from moving to official home

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Friday he was eager to move into his official residence despite long-standing ...

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Japan PM's official residence: A haunted legacy or just a bloody history?

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intent to move into the official residence – the Sōri Daijin Kantei. Built in ...

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Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget

Japan Airlines delays flights

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