World’s fourth-largest Coast Guard (India) and world’s second-largest Coast Guard (Japan) came together for the 19th time as part of the annual 'Sahyog-Kaijin' exercise. The exercise was aimed at improving interoperability, exchanging best practices and validating skill sets and standard operating procedures.

Japanese Coast Guard vessel 'Echigo' was accorded a formal welcome at the Chennai Port on Monday as it arrived for a 5-day goodwill visit that included the exercise.

It was after a twenty-day journey the Japanese vessel reached Indian shores. It left Japan on December 26 last year and reached on January 13.

During Echigo’s time at the harbour, various activities had been conducted including reciprocal visits onboard ships, sporting, cultural interactions and professional interactions between personnel of both the coast guards.

It was on Thursday that the participating ships set sail from the Chennai harbour for the commencement of the exercises. Four vessels of the Indian Coast Guard and one visiting vessel the JCGS Echigo were there.

The participating vessels were Indian Coast Guard ships Shaurya, Veera, Abheek, C-432 and a vessel from India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) along with the Japanese Ship Echigo. The vessels were supported by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. An Indian Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft, Chetak helicopter and a Sikorsky Helicopter of the Japanese Coast Guard had taken part in the demonstrations.

The first demonstration was that of a simulated pirate sighting (the vessel of the NIOT was designated as the pirate vessel for the simulation), during which the Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft detected a pirate vessel and relayed the message to the participating vessels following which the flagship ICGS Shaurya and its fleet proceeded on the course of action.

Based on the instructions received, the smaller interceptor vessels, that travel at faster speeds while having high manoeuvring capability, sped towards the pirate vessel. Smaller speedboats laden with coast guard gunmen were lowered from the Shaurya and Echigo and they joined the other vessels in approaching the pirate vessel. They performed a series of close turns around the pirate vessel to interdict it and ensure the surrender of pirates.

The large interceptor boats fired warning shots (flares) to indicate that the pirates had no option but to surrender. Following this, the gunmen would conduct a board and search operation to understand the nature of cargo being carried by the pirate vessel and to investigate the pirates and rescue hostages.

In line with the Coast Guard’s role of being a saviour at sea, there was a demonstration of external fire suppression. The task was to douse a raging fire on another vessel (simulated using smoke), using the fleets’ onboard pumps.

The helicopters flew by the ships and also displayed their precision drop capability by dropping replenishments within a designated area that had a diameter of around 1–meter. The choppers also demonstrated their search and rescue roles that involved looking for marooned people and winching or airlifting them using a diver.

The exercise concluded with the ceremonial steam past of the vessels and the flypast of the aircraft.

The journey so far and the way ahead

Addressing a press conference after the exercise, the Director-General of Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan said that the apprehension of the pirate vessel MV Alondra Rainbow by the Indian Coast Guard on November 16, 1999, off India’s West coast, had marked the beginning of dedicated, focussed and regular interaction between the Coast Guards of India and Japan. He stated that the apprehension of the vessel brought out the significance of a coordinated operation and encouraged the policymakers to have a series of conferences and meetings to discuss issues of various crimes at sea.

According to Admiral Takahiro Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard, the relationship between the two forces has been steadily enhanced and the major takeaway has been the validation of procedures.

The Director-General and the Admiral agreed that many countries have felt the need to develop their Coast Guard due to the economic issues arising from the smuggling of gold and other precious metals, drugs, illegal wealth extraction and human trafficking.

Speaking to WION, DG K Natarajan said, “Currently we have 145 ships and 62 aircraft in our fleet and we hope to reach 200 ships and 100 aircraft by 2025. Fifty ships are currently under construction and we will also be acquiring the Advanced Light Helicopter Mk3 developed in India besides the twin-engine advanced helicopter. We aim to integrate our different radars with the vessel traffic management system and are ready to meet all requirements.”

When asked about the future cooperation with foreign countries, he said, “Australia, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are willing to sign agreements. On the challenges pertaining to signalling and communications during exercises with foreign forces, he said, “mariners have no language and we communicate using signs and flag languages. Be it a warship or fishermen, we have abbreviated codes – International Code of Signals(Interco). When it comes to the Indian coast, we communicate with fishermen in the Indian languages that are spoken in the respective regions.”

“Only by accumulating experience can we improve the skill and deal with challenges. We will have more and more events happening every year, but the level of criminals go up every year and we have to constantly improve our level and continue these exercises in future,” Admiral Takahiro Okushima told WION on the significance of greater cooperation and exercises.

World’s fourth-largest Coast Guard (India) and world’s second-largest Coast Guard (Japan) came together for the 19th time as part of the annual 'Sahyog-Kaijin' exercise.

World’s fourth-largest Coast Guard (India) and world’s second-largest Coast Guard (Japan) came together for the 19th time as part of the annual 'Sahyog-Kaijin' exercise. The exercise was aimed at improving interoperability, exchanging best practices and validating skill sets and standard operating procedures. Japanese Coast Guard vessel 'Echigo' was accorded a formal welcome at the Chennai Port on Monday as it arrived for a 5-day goodwill visit that included the exercise. It was after a twenty-day journey the Japanese vessel reached Indian shores. It left Japan on December 26 last year and reached on January 13. During Echigo’s time at the harbour, various activities had been conducted including reciprocal visits onboard ships, sporting, cultural interactions and professional interactions between personnel of both the coast guards. It was on Thursday that the participating ships set sail from the Chennai harbour for the commencement of the exercises. Four vessels of the Indian Coast Guard and one visiting vessel the JCGS Echigo were there. The participating vessels were Indian Coast Guard ships Shaurya, Veera, Abheek, C-432 and a vessel from India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) along with the Japanese Ship Echigo. The vessels were supported by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. An Indian Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft, Chetak helicopter and a Sikorsky Helicopter of the Japanese Coast Guard had taken part in the demonstrations. The first demonstration was that of a simulated pirate sighting (the vessel of the NIOT was designated as the pirate vessel for the simulation), during which the Coast Guard Dornier Aircraft detected a pirate vessel and relayed the message to the participating vessels following which the flagship ICGS Shaurya and its fleet proceeded on the course of action. Based on the instructions received, the smaller interceptor vessels, that travel at faster speeds while having high manoeuvring capability, sped towards the pirate vessel. Smaller speedboats laden with coast guard gunmen were lowered from the Shaurya and Echigo and they joined the other vessels in approaching the pirate vessel. They performed a series of close turns around the pirate vessel to interdict it and ensure the surrender of pirates. The large interceptor boats fired warning shots (flares) to indicate that the pirates had no option but to surrender. Following this, the gunmen would conduct a board and search operation to understand the nature of cargo being carried by the pirate vessel and to investigate the pirates and rescue hostages. In line with the Coast Guard’s role of being a saviour at sea, there was a demonstration of external fire suppression. The task was to douse a raging fire on another vessel (simulated using smoke), using the fleets’ onboard pumps. The helicopters flew by the ships and also displayed their precision drop capability by dropping replenishments within a designated area that had a diameter of around 1–meter. The choppers also demonstrated their search and rescue roles that involved looking for marooned people and winching or airlifting them using a diver. The exercise concluded with the ceremonial steam past of the vessels and the flypast of the aircraft. The journey so far and the way ahead Addressing a press conference after the exercise, the Director-General of Indian Coast Guard K Natarajan said that the apprehension of the pirate vessel MV Alondra Rainbow by the Indian Coast Guard on November 16, 1999, off India’s West coast, had marked the beginning of dedicated, focussed and regular interaction between the Coast Guards of India and Japan. He stated that the apprehension of the vessel brought out the significance of a coordinated operation and encouraged the policymakers to have a series of conferences and meetings to discuss issues of various crimes at sea. According to Admiral Takahiro Okushima, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard, the relationship between the two forces has been steadily enhanced and the major takeaway has been the validation of procedures. The Director-General and the Admiral agreed that many countries have felt the need to develop their Coast Guard due to the economic issues arising from the smuggling of gold and other precious metals, drugs, illegal wealth extraction and human trafficking. Speaking to WION, DG K Natarajan said, “Currently we have 145 ships and 62 aircraft in our fleet and we hope to reach 200 ships and 100 aircraft by 2025. Fifty ships are currently under construction and we will also be acquiring the Advanced Light Helicopter Mk3 developed in India besides the twin-engine advanced helicopter. We aim to integrate our different radars with the vessel traffic management system and are ready to meet all requirements.” When asked about the future cooperation with foreign countries, he said, “Australia, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are willing to sign agreements. On the challenges pertaining to signalling and communications during exercises with foreign forces, he said, “mariners have no language and we communicate using signs and flag languages. Be it a warship or fishermen, we have abbreviated codes – International Code of Signals(Interco). When it comes to the Indian coast, we communicate with fishermen in the Indian languages that are spoken in the respective regions.” “Only by accumulating experience can we improve the skill and deal with challenges. We will have more and more events happening every year, but the level of criminals go up every year and we have to constantly improve our level and continue these exercises in future,” Admiral Takahiro Okushima told WION on the significance of greater cooperation and exercises.

WION’s on-board coverage of Sahyog-Kaijin Indo-Japan Coast Guard exercise

Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi created ripples in the country after his announcement of taking a paternity leave once he becomes a father. The minister now seeks to avail two weeks of leave, spread over three months, after the birth of his baby boy on Friday.

Koizumi has been heavily criticised for his paternity leave move with lawmakers suggesting him to prioritise his duties towards the state.&nbsp;

The minister, son of charismatic former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, says he wants to set an example and become a role-model for Japan's working fathers.&nbsp;

Koizumi says he will try his best to juggle his public duties and take out time for his child as well.&nbsp;

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"I'll keep a priority on policy and on managing anything unexpected that comes up, while also carving out time for child care," he said as reported by news agency Reuters.

In a bid to strengthen women's employment in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is also all up for Japanese fathers to take paternity leave.&nbsp;

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Interestingly, countries like China, India and the United States are among over 90 such countries with no national policy for fathers to take paid leave for their newborns.

As per a &nbsp;2018 UNICEF report, nearly two-thirds of the world's children under 12 months come from countries where fathers are not entitled to paid paternity leave.&nbsp;

Russia, Japan, UK, Australia are some of the countries wherein fathers get to avail paid paternity leave for 14 weeks or more.&nbsp;

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Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi created ripples in the country after his announcement of taking a paternity leave once he becomes a father. The minister now seeks to avail two weeks of leave, spread over three months, after the birth of his baby boy on Friday.

Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi created ripples in the country after his announcement of taking a paternity leave once he becomes a father. The minister now seeks to avail two weeks of leave, spread over three months, after the birth of his baby boy on Friday. Koizumi has been heavily criticised for his paternity leave move with lawmakers suggesting him to prioritise his duties towards the state. The minister, son of charismatic former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, says he wants to set an example and become a role-model for Japan's working fathers. Koizumi says he will try his best to juggle his public duties and take out time for his child as well. Also read: Hungary announces free fertility treatment to couples in a bid to boost its declining population "I'll keep a priority on policy and on managing anything unexpected that comes up, while also carving out time for child care," he said as reported by news agency Reuters. In a bid to strengthen women's employment in Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is also all up for Japanese fathers to take paternity leave. × Interestingly, countries like China, India and the United States are among over 90 such countries with no national policy for fathers to take paid leave for their newborns. As per a 2018 UNICEF report, nearly two-thirds of the world's children under 12 months come from countries where fathers are not entitled to paid paternity leave. Russia, Japan, UK, Australia are some of the countries wherein fathers get to avail paid paternity leave for 14 weeks or more. (With inputs from Reuters)

Paternity leave row: Japanese minister welcomes baby boy, looks forward to balancing public duties with child care

The announcement from Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who had a boy on Friday (January 17), of taking paternity leave has been welcomed by Japanese citizens. Koizumi, son of charismatic former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi and seen as a future leader himself, said on Wednesday (January 15) he was planning to take two weeks of leave over three months, in an effort to become a role model for Japan's working fathers. Watch video to know more:

'Hope my boss would say OK': Japanese welcome minister Koizumi's paternity leave

The Japanese and Indian coast guards on January 16 conducted a joint drill in waters off Chennai, southern India. This is the 18th exercise between the two nations and it comes at a time when China is expanding its maritime presence in waters near India. Watch report:

Japan Coast Guard vessel in India for 19th edition of Indo-Japan Sahyog-Kajin

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/with-eight-months-from-tokyo-2020-venue-preparations-enter-final-stretch-263688">Tokyo</a>-based human rights activists on Wednesday decried recent remarks by Japan's ambassador to Yangon, who told local media he did not think the Myanmar military committed genocide on the Rohingya Muslim minority in the country.

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More than 730,000 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/the-rohingya-crisis-what-to-watch-for-in-2019-187973">Rohingya</a> fled the Southeast Asian nation to&nbsp;Bangladesh&nbsp;in 2017 after a military-led crackdown.

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The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-becomes-fourth-nation-to-pay-un-dues-on-time-world-body-thanks-new-delhi-273780">United Nations</a> has said the campaign was executed with "genocidal intent" and included mass killings and rape.

The military offensive has sparked a series of ongoing legal cases filed in recent months at courts across the globe, including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-accuses-icc-of-anti-semitism-in-pursuit-of-war-crimes-probe-269630">International Criminal Court</a> (ICC) and the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/icc-to-probe-alleged-war-crimes-in-palestinian-territories-269444">International Court of Justice</a> (ICJ), both based in the Hague.

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Zaw Min Htut, vice president of an advocacy group, Burmese Rohingya Association in Japan, said the ambassador's remarks were "disturbing".

"I am very disappointed and appealing again to the Japanese government. Please try to help Rohingya people and don't side with criminals," Zaw Min Htut told foreign correspondents in Tokyo.

"Today the Japanese government do not even cooperate, not supporting U.N. actions on Myanmar," he said.

His group supports about 250 Rohingya based in Japan.

Ichiro Maruyama, the Japanese ambassador to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-adds-more-countries-to-visa-on-arrival-list-274031">Myanmar</a>, told local news website the Irrawaddy in December that he did not think the Myanmar military "committed genocide or (had the) intent of genocide". He was previously quoted by the same outlet as saying that potential trade sanctions on Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis would be "utter nonsense".

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The ICJ, the United Nations' highest court, will issue a decision on a request for emergency measures in a genocide case against Myanmar on Jan. 23, the Gambian Ministry of Justice said on Monday.

The mainly Muslim west African country filed a lawsuit in November, alleging Myanmar was committing "an ongoing genocide" against the Rohingya in the western state of Rakhine.

The Myanmar government has strongly disputed that conclusion, categorizing the military operation as a legitimate counter-terrorism response to attacks by Rohingya militants.

Japan's foreign ministry said it was not in a position to comment on the legal case at the ICJ because it is between "third parties".

"Ambassador Maruyama did not mean to prejudge findings or judgement of this ICJ case," the ministry told Reuters in a statement. "Rather, he merely expressed impression as a person working in the country, including showing an understanding of the complexity of the situations in Rakhine state."

Tokyo-based human rights activists on Wednesday decried recent remarks by Japan's ambassador to Yangon, who told local media he did not think the Myanmar military committed genocide on the Rohingya Muslim minority in the country.

Tokyo-based human rights activists on Wednesday decried recent remarks by Japan's ambassador to Yangon, who told local media he did not think the Myanmar military committed genocide on the Rohingya Muslim minority in the country. Also see: Fields of dreams: Tokyo 2020's major sites More than 730,000 Rohingya fled the Southeast Asian nation to Bangladesh in 2017 after a military-led crackdown. Also read: The Rohingya crisis The United Nations has said the campaign was executed with "genocidal intent" and included mass killings and rape. The military offensive has sparked a series of ongoing legal cases filed in recent months at courts across the globe, including the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), both based in the Hague. Also read: Netanyahu accuses international court of anti-semitism in war crimes probe Zaw Min Htut, vice president of an advocacy group, Burmese Rohingya Association in Japan, said the ambassador's remarks were "disturbing". "I am very disappointed and appealing again to the Japanese government. Please try to help Rohingya people and don't side with criminals," Zaw Min Htut told foreign correspondents in Tokyo. "Today the Japanese government do not even cooperate, not supporting U.N. actions on Myanmar," he said. His group supports about 250 Rohingya based in Japan. Ichiro Maruyama, the Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, told local news website the Irrawaddy in December that he did not think the Myanmar military "committed genocide or (had the) intent of genocide". He was previously quoted by the same outlet as saying that potential trade sanctions on Myanmar over the Rohingya crisis would be "utter nonsense". Also read: United Nations slams Myanmar for human rights abuses of Rohingya Muslims, passes resolution The ICJ, the United Nations' highest court, will issue a decision on a request for emergency measures in a genocide case against Myanmar on Jan. 23, the Gambian Ministry of Justice said on Monday. The mainly Muslim west African country filed a lawsuit in November, alleging Myanmar was committing "an ongoing genocide" against the Rohingya in the western state of Rakhine. The Myanmar government has strongly disputed that conclusion, categorizing the military operation as a legitimate counter-terrorism response to attacks by Rohingya militants. Japan's foreign ministry said it was not in a position to comment on the legal case at the ICJ because it is between "third parties". "Ambassador Maruyama did not mean to prejudge findings or judgement of this ICJ case," the ministry told Reuters in a statement. "Rather, he merely expressed impression as a person working in the country, including showing an understanding of the complexity of the situations in Rakhine state."

Rights group denounces Japan envoy for 'disturbing' comments on Myanmar Rohingya

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa grabbed eyeballs when a few days ago he gave an advertisement&nbsp;that said he was in search of a girlfriend to accompany him on a voyage around moon in a SpaceX rocket.

As per the advertisement, the entrepreneur is looking for a "single woman aged 20 or over". The matchmaking exercise will also be streamed on the internet.&nbsp;

But who is Maezawa? Here's an article to declutter all your questions related to this flamboyant entrepreneur.

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Who is Yusaku Maezawa?&nbsp; 
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Maezawa, is a former chief of online fashion company Zozo, Japan's largest fashion retailer. He sold the company last year to Yahoo! for purchasing pricey art. Maezawa came to fore in 2018 when it was announced that he would be the first private passenger to fly around the moon by 
Elon Musk's SpaceX. The entrepreneur is also known for his flamboyant purchases.&nbsp;

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As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Maezawa has a net worth of $3.6 billion. Zozotown, an e-commerce website for Japanese and Western brands largely contributed to Maezawa's wealth. Zozotown is the largest mall in Japan and features nearly 7,300 brands.&nbsp;

Maezawa sold his 30 per cent stake from the company last year in September to Yahoo Japan, which is owned by SoftBank, for $2.3 billion.&nbsp;

Why did he want to take a girlfriend for a moon voyage?

Maezawa recently split up with actress girlfriend Ayame Goriki. He said that "as feelings of loneliness and emptiness slowly begin to surge upon me", he wants to continue "love one woman". "I want to find a 'life partner'. "With that future partner of mine, I want to shout our love and world 
peace from outer space."&nbsp;

How will Maezawa select his girlfriend?

The billionaire will feature in the documentary titled "Full Moon Lovers", which will stream on AbemaTV. Applicants must "be interested in going into space and able to participate in the preparation for it" and "be someone who wishes for world peace", as per the website inviting applications.&nbsp;

The girlfriend-hunt exercise will be shown in this documentary.

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa grabbed eyeballs when a few days ago he gave an advertisement that said he was in search of a girlfriend to accompany him on a voyage around moon in a SpaceX rocket.

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa grabbed eyeballs when a few days ago he gave an advertisement that said he was in search of a girlfriend to accompany him on a voyage around moon in a SpaceX rocket. As per the advertisement, the entrepreneur is looking for a "single woman aged 20 or over". The matchmaking exercise will also be streamed on the internet. But who is Maezawa? Here's an article to declutter all your questions related to this flamboyant entrepreneur. Also read: Fly me to the moon: Japanese billionaire Maezawa seeks girlfriend for SpaceX voyage Who is Yusaku Maezawa? Maezawa, is a former chief of online fashion company Zozo, Japan's largest fashion retailer. He sold the company last year to Yahoo! for purchasing pricey art. Maezawa came to fore in 2018 when it was announced that he would be the first private passenger to fly around the moon by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The entrepreneur is also known for his flamboyant purchases. Watch: How did he become so rich? As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Maezawa has a net worth of $3.6 billion. Zozotown, an e-commerce website for Japanese and Western brands largely contributed to Maezawa's wealth. Zozotown is the largest mall in Japan and features nearly 7,300 brands. Maezawa sold his 30 per cent stake from the company last year in September to Yahoo Japan, which is owned by SoftBank, for $2.3 billion. Why did he want to take a girlfriend for a moon voyage? Maezawa recently split up with actress girlfriend Ayame Goriki. He said that "as feelings of loneliness and emptiness slowly begin to surge upon me", he wants to continue "love one woman". "I want to find a 'life partner'. "With that future partner of mine, I want to shout our love and world peace from outer space." How will Maezawa select his girlfriend? The billionaire will feature in the documentary titled "Full Moon Lovers", which will stream on AbemaTV. Applicants must "be interested in going into space and able to participate in the preparation for it" and "be someone who wishes for world peace", as per the website inviting applications. The girlfriend-hunt exercise will be shown in this documentary.

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Shinzo Abe travelled to Abu Dhabi from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is also scheduled to visit Oman this week. #Japan #SaudiArabia #Shinzo Abe

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives in Abu Dhabi

Japanese Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/could-iran-us-tensions-mean-troubled-waters-ahead-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-273207">Shinzo Abe's</a> cabinet decided on Tuesday to use about 507 million yen ($4.6 million) from this fiscal year's budget reserves for the&nbsp;Self-Defense&nbsp;Forces&nbsp;in the&nbsp;Middle&nbsp;East, the finance ministry said.

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The move is aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iranian-fm-javad-zarif-to-arrive-in-india-today-on-3-day-visit-274133">Middle&nbsp;East</a>&nbsp;and the safety of&nbsp;Japan-related ships in the region, the ministry said in a statement.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet decided on Tuesday to use about 507 million yen ($4.6 million) from this fiscal year's budget reserves for the Self-Defense Forces in the Middle East, the finance ministry said.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet decided on Tuesday to use about 507 million yen ($4.6 million) from this fiscal year's budget reserves for the Self-Defense Forces in the Middle East, the finance ministry said. [From the Staff of @JPN_PMO] This video shows a portion of Prime Minister Abe’s remarks regarding his trip to Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/95UwyjXYHC — PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 14, 2020 × The move is aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East and the safety of Japan-related ships in the region, the ministry said in a statement.

Japan approves spending of $4.6 million for Self-Defense Forces in Middle East

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../wasnt-aware-of-anything-carlos-ghosns-wife-on -husbands-escape-after-japanese-authorities-issue-arrest-warrant-for-her- ...">Lebanon</a> banned former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn from travelling on Thursday after questioning him over an Interpol "red notice" of charges of financial misconduct in Japan, judicial sources said.

The 65-year-old businessman,&nbsp;for years venerated in Japan for turning around once-ailing Nissan,&nbsp;fled while awaiting trial on charges including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million.

His shock arrival in his native Lebanon last month was the latest twist in a story worthy of a Hollywood plot and prompted outrage from the Japanese government as well as from Nissan.

"The state prosecution issued a travel ban for Ghosn, and asked for his file from the Japanese authorities," said a judicial source.

A second judicial source said, "He has been banned from travelling until his judicial file arrives from Japan."

"According to what is inside the file, if it appears that the crimes he is accused of in Japan require being pursued in Lebanon, he will be tried," the source added.

"But if it doesn't require being pursued under Lebanese law, then he will be free."

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Lebanon's judiciary received a "red notice" from Interpol last week urging Ghosn's arrest.

A "red notice" is a request to police across the world to provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action. It is not an arrest warrant.

Lebanon does not have an extradition agreement with Japan.

Ghosn also made a statement to prosecutors on a report submitted by Lebanese lawyers that he had travelled to neighbouring Israel as head of Renault-Nissan.

Lebanon and neighbouring Israel are still technically at war, and Beirut has forbidden its citizens from visiting or having contacts.

In early 2008, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../carlos-ghosn-fled-by-bullet-train-japan-vows-to -bolster-borders-272500">Ghosn</a> travelled to Israel to announce the mass production of electric vehicles there with the cooperation of Renault-Nissan.

At a press conference in Beirut on Wednesday, Ghosn apologised to the Lebanese people for having visited the neighbouring country.

He said he went as the head of Renault.

"I went as a Frenchman because of a contract between Renault and an Israeli company," said Ghosn, who holds French, Lebanese and Brazilian nationalities.

"I always come back to Lebanon and nothing has ever happened before," he said.

Lebanon banned former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn from travelling on Thursday after questioning him over an Interpol "red notice" of charges of financial misconduct in Japan, judicial sources said.

Lebanon banned former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn from travelling on Thursday after questioning him over an Interpol "red notice" of charges of financial misconduct in Japan, judicial sources said. The 65-year-old businessman, for years venerated in Japan for turning around once-ailing Nissan, fled while awaiting trial on charges including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million. His shock arrival in his native Lebanon last month was the latest twist in a story worthy of a Hollywood plot and prompted outrage from the Japanese government as well as from Nissan. "The state prosecution issued a travel ban for Ghosn, and asked for his file from the Japanese authorities," said a judicial source. A second judicial source said, "He has been banned from travelling until his judicial file arrives from Japan." "According to what is inside the file, if it appears that the crimes he is accused of in Japan require being pursued in Lebanon, he will be tried," the source added. "But if it doesn't require being pursued under Lebanese law, then he will be free." Also Read: There was no way I was going to be treated fairly: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn Lebanon's judiciary received a "red notice" from Interpol last week urging Ghosn's arrest. A "red notice" is a request to police across the world to provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action. It is not an arrest warrant. Lebanon does not have an extradition agreement with Japan. Ghosn also made a statement to prosecutors on a report submitted by Lebanese lawyers that he had travelled to neighbouring Israel as head of Renault-Nissan. Lebanon and neighbouring Israel are still technically at war, and Beirut has forbidden its citizens from visiting or having contacts. In early 2008, Ghosn travelled to Israel to announce the mass production of electric vehicles there with the cooperation of Renault-Nissan. At a press conference in Beirut on Wednesday, Ghosn apologised to the Lebanese people for having visited the neighbouring country. He said he went as the head of Renault. "I went as a Frenchman because of a contract between Renault and an Israeli company," said Ghosn, who holds French, Lebanese and Brazilian nationalities. "I always come back to Lebanon and nothing has ever happened before," he said.

Lebanon bans Carlos Ghosn from foreign travel

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan.

"I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-how-did-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-escape-to-lebanon-271401">'Unexpected surprise' - How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon?&nbsp;</a>

Attacking Japan’s justice system Ghosn said that I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family.

Ghosn said that he is 'ready to stay a long time' in Lebanon'.

Talking about the 'plot' to oust him he said that he does not believe that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was involved in anything like that.

"The collusion between Nissan and prosecutors is everywhere," Ghosn said, claiming his arrest in Japan was "staged".

"There was no way I was going to be treated fairly ... this was not about justice. I felt I was a hostage of the country that I have served for 17 years," he said.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month.&nbsp;

Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers.

Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan.

The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan. "I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said.

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan. "I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said. Also read: 'Unexpected surprise' - How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon? Attacking Japan’s justice system Ghosn said that I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family. Ghosn said that he is 'ready to stay a long time' in Lebanon'. Talking about the 'plot' to oust him he said that he does not believe that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was involved in anything like that. "The collusion between Nissan and prosecutors is everywhere," Ghosn said, claiming his arrest in Japan was "staged". "There was no way I was going to be treated fairly ... this was not about justice. I felt I was a hostage of the country that I have served for 17 years," he said. Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers. Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan. The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges. (With inputs from agencies)

There was no way I was going to be treated fairly: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn

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Carole Ghosn, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's wife, has said that she did not know about her husband's <a href="http://wionews.com/world/japan-to-seek-help-from-lebanon-over-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-272709">mysterious escape from Japan</a> to Lebanon last month.&nbsp;

Carole remarks came after Japanese prosecutors issued an arrest warrant against her in the case.&nbsp;

Mrs Ghosn told a French newspaper that she was in Beirut with her children for Christmas when she received a call about her husband's escape which she described as the best surprise "in all my life!"&nbsp;

"Fleeing was the only possible choice as he saw his trial being postponed indefinitely and he was being detained in conditions that deprived him of his rights with the aim of dehumanising him," she said as reported by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-how-did-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-escape-to-lebanon-271401">'Unexpected surprise' - How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon?&nbsp;</a>

She alleged that her husband is a victim of an "industrial plot and the war between Renault and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosns-escape-extremely-regrettable-nissan-272597">Nissan</a>", adding that he cannot plead guilty for something that he did not do.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Carlos Ghosn is expected to hold a press conference in Lebanon on Wednesday. This will be the first time when Ghosn will be holding a public conference after fleeing from Japan where he is facing trial.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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"I have not fled justice - I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week," Ghosn said after landing in Beirut.&nbsp;

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month.&nbsp;

Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers.

Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan.

The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges.&nbsp;

Carole Ghosn, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's wife, has said that she did not know about her husband's mysterious escape from Japan to Lebanon last month. Carole remarks came after Japanese prosecutors issued an arrest warrant against her in the case.

Carole Ghosn, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn's wife, has said that she did not know about her husband's mysterious escape from Japan to Lebanon last month. Carole remarks came after Japanese prosecutors issued an arrest warrant against her in the case. Mrs Ghosn told a French newspaper that she was in Beirut with her children for Christmas when she received a call about her husband's escape which she described as the best surprise "in all my life!" "Fleeing was the only possible choice as he saw his trial being postponed indefinitely and he was being detained in conditions that deprived him of his rights with the aim of dehumanising him," she said as reported by news agency AFP. Also read: 'Unexpected surprise' - How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon? She alleged that her husband is a victim of an "industrial plot and the war between Renault and Nissan", adding that he cannot plead guilty for something that he did not do. Meanwhile, Carlos Ghosn is expected to hold a press conference in Lebanon on Wednesday. This will be the first time when Ghosn will be holding a public conference after fleeing from Japan where he is facing trial. × "I have not fled justice - I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week," Ghosn said after landing in Beirut. Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers. Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan. The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges.

Wasn't aware of anything: Carlos Ghosn's wife after Japanese authorities issue arrest warrant for her

Japanese automaker Nissan on Tuesday slammed its former chief Carlos Ghosn for jumping bail, calling his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carlos-ghosn-fled-by-bullet-train-japan-vows-to-bolster-borders-272500">escape</a> "extremely regrettable" and vowing continued legal action to hold him accountable.

Ghosn, who faced trial on financial misconduct charges that he denies, fled Japan on December 29 for Lebanon, in an elaborate and apparently carefully planned escape.

Watch:&nbsp;'The Great Escape' of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

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His bail-jumping has prompted outrage from Japanese officials, but he insists that he would have been unable to receive a fair trial in Japan.&nbsp;

In a statement, Nissan said <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=Former+Nissan+boss+Carlos+Ghosn+reportedly+escaped+Tokyo+on+public+bullet+train">Ghosn's escape</a> "in violation of his bail conditions is an act that defies Japan's judicial system. Nissan finds it extremely regrettable."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-how-did-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-escape-to-lebanon-271401">'Unexpected surprise': How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon?&nbsp;</a>

The firm said its "robust, thorough internal investigation" had "incontrovertible evidence of various acts of misconduct by Ghosn".

"The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold Ghosn accountable for the harm that his misconduct has caused to Nissan," it added.

Ghosn alleges that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-flees-to-lebanon-japan-calls-it-cowardly-act-271393">charges against him</a> stem from a "coup" inside Nissan by disgruntled executives and local Japanese officials who feared his plans to more closely integrate the Japanese automaker with its alliance partner, French firm Renault.

Ghosn is due to give a press conference in Beirut on Wednesday, where he has said he will provide details about the alleged "coup" against him.

Japanese automaker Nissan on Tuesday slammed its former chief Carlos Ghosn for jumping bail, calling his escape "extremely regrettable" and vowing continued legal action to hold him accountable.

Japanese automaker Nissan on Tuesday slammed its former chief Carlos Ghosn for jumping bail, calling his escape "extremely regrettable" and vowing continued legal action to hold him accountable. Ghosn, who faced trial on financial misconduct charges that he denies, fled Japan on December 29 for Lebanon, in an elaborate and apparently carefully planned escape. Watch: 'The Great Escape' of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn His bail-jumping has prompted outrage from Japanese officials, but he insists that he would have been unable to receive a fair trial in Japan. In a statement, Nissan said Ghosn's escape "in violation of his bail conditions is an act that defies Japan's judicial system. Nissan finds it extremely regrettable." Also read: 'Unexpected surprise': How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon? The firm said its "robust, thorough internal investigation" had "incontrovertible evidence of various acts of misconduct by Ghosn". "The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold Ghosn accountable for the harm that his misconduct has caused to Nissan," it added. Ghosn alleges that the charges against him stem from a "coup" inside Nissan by disgruntled executives and local Japanese officials who feared his plans to more closely integrate the Japanese automaker with its alliance partner, French firm Renault. Ghosn is due to give a press conference in Beirut on Wednesday, where he has said he will provide details about the alleged "coup" against him.

Ghosn's escape 'extremely regrettable': Nissan

Japan&nbsp;has&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;for&nbsp;help&nbsp;regarding <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosns-escape-extremely-regrettable-nissan-272597">Carlos&nbsp;Ghosn</a>, a top&nbsp;Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking&nbsp;from&nbsp;local authorities.

The former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Nissan Motor Co Ltd</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/fiat-chrysler-french-carmaker-psa-agree-on-mega-merger-268996">Renault SA</a>&nbsp; chairman became an international&nbsp;fugitive&nbsp;after he fled to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carlos-ghosn-fled-by-bullet-train-japan-vows-to-bolster-borders-272500">Lebanon</a>, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in&nbsp;Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct.

He&nbsp;has&nbsp;denied any wrongdoing and&nbsp;has&nbsp;said he was the victim of "backstabbing" and a "conspiracy" that wanted to derail his efforts to bring the two automakers towards a merger.

Japanese authorities said on Monday they may press for&nbsp;Ghosn's extradition&nbsp;from&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;to face the charges, even though the Middle Eastern country does not normally extradite its nationals.

On Tuesday,&nbsp;Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-send-warship-planes-to-middle-east-to-protect-vessels-270515">Yoshihide Suga</a>, sidestepped questions about what exactly&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;had asked of&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;beyond "finding out the truth".

"It's necessary to carefully consider the legal systems of both countries," he told a news conference, referring to any requests for the extradition of a&nbsp;fugitive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Ghosn</a>&nbsp;is due to speak to the media in&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;on Wednesday where he is widely expected to detail some of the claims he&nbsp;has&nbsp;made against Nissan since his arrest in November 2018.

Citing an interview with&nbsp;Ghosn, Fox Business reported that the former executive said he&nbsp;has&nbsp;"actual evidence" and documents to show there was a&nbsp;Japanese government-backed coup to "take him out". He plans to identify those he believes responsible at a news conference, the broadcaster reported.

Separately, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ghosn-fled-japan-after-security-firm-hired-by-nissan-stopped-surveillance-sources-272140">Nissan</a> said&nbsp;Ghosn's flight&nbsp;from&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;would not affect its policy of holding him responsible for "serious misconduct".

"The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;accountable for the harm that his misconduct&nbsp;has&nbsp;caused to Nissan," the&nbsp;Japanese automaker said in a statement.

Japan has asked Lebanon for help regarding Carlos Ghosn, a top Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking from local authorities.

Japan has asked Lebanon for help regarding Carlos Ghosn, a top Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking from local authorities. The former Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Renault SA chairman became an international fugitive after he fled to Lebanon, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing and has said he was the victim of "backstabbing" and a "conspiracy" that wanted to derail his efforts to bring the two automakers towards a merger. Japanese authorities said on Monday they may press for Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon to face the charges, even though the Middle Eastern country does not normally extradite its nationals. On Tuesday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga, sidestepped questions about what exactly Japan had asked of Lebanon beyond "finding out the truth". "It's necessary to carefully consider the legal systems of both countries," he told a news conference, referring to any requests for the extradition of a fugitive. Ghosn is due to speak to the media in Lebanon on Wednesday where he is widely expected to detail some of the claims he has made against Nissan since his arrest in November 2018. Citing an interview with Ghosn, Fox Business reported that the former executive said he has "actual evidence" and documents to show there was a Japanese government-backed coup to "take him out". He plans to identify those he believes responsible at a news conference, the broadcaster reported. Separately, Nissan said Ghosn's flight from Japan would not affect its policy of holding him responsible for "serious misconduct". "The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold Ghosn accountable for the harm that his misconduct has caused to Nissan," the Japanese automaker said in a statement.

Japan to seek 'help' from Lebanon over fugitive Carlos Ghosn

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan on Sunday (January 5).

World's oldest living person celebrates her 117th birthday

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-wont-extradite-ghosn-if-he-arrives-in-country-government-271678">Nissan</a> boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Carlos Ghosn</a> jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape.

The 65-year-old executive skipped bail nearly a week ago, fleeing Japan where he was awaiting trial on multiple counts of financial misconduct that he denies.

The details of his escape remain spotty, with Japan saying it is still investigating how he slipped past strict security measures imposed as part of his bail conditions.

Citing people involved in the investigation,&nbsp;Nippon Television Network&nbsp;(NTV) said Monday that Ghosn boarded a "shinkansen" bullet train from Tokyo's Shinagawa station on December 29.

He got off at a station in western Osaka, arriving around 7:30 pm and taking a taxi to a hotel near Kansai Airport, NTV said.

He is thought to have taken a private jet the same day from the airport, bound for Istanbul, where he switched planes and continued to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fugitive-carlos-ghosn-to-be-summoned-by-lebanese-judiciary-official-271961">Beirut</a>.

Last week, local media reported Ghosn was caught on security camera leaving his Tokyo home by himself around noon on December 29.

But the exact circumstances of his departure from Japan are still shrouded in mystery.

The justice ministry said it did not have records of Ghosn departing Japan.

"It is believed that he used some wrongful methods to illegally leave the country," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a press conference on Monday.

"I have instructed the immigration agency to further tighten the departure process," she added.

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Ghosn was loaded onto the flight from Osaka in a large case for audio equipment, which was later found at the back of the cabin.

The newspaper cited unnamed sources close to the investigation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-used-our-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-turkish-company-says-271956">Turkey</a> as saying that holes had been drilled into the bottom of the container to ensure the businessman could breathe.

Japan's transport ministry told reporters that luggage checks are not mandatory for private jets.&nbsp;

"Operators of private jets decide if luggage checks are necessary or not while airline operators are obliged to conduct security checks under Japan's aviation law," a ministry official told reporters.

"The security checks are carried out to prevent danger such as bombs, and to prevent hijacks," he said, adding such risks are considered less likely for private jets.

Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese nationalities, was able to enter Lebanon on a French passport, according to airport documents

A court in Tokyo had allowed Ghosn to keep a second French passport as he needed one to travel inside Japan, a source close to the matter has told reporters.

Japan has launched a probe into the humiliating security lapse and prosecutors said they would "coordinate with the relevant agencies to swiftly and appropriately investigate the matter."

Ghosn has vowed to give his own account at a hotly awaited press conference in Beirut this week.

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape.

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape. The 65-year-old executive skipped bail nearly a week ago, fleeing Japan where he was awaiting trial on multiple counts of financial misconduct that he denies. The details of his escape remain spotty, with Japan saying it is still investigating how he slipped past strict security measures imposed as part of his bail conditions. Citing people involved in the investigation, Nippon Television Network (NTV) said Monday that Ghosn boarded a "shinkansen" bullet train from Tokyo's Shinagawa station on December 29. He got off at a station in western Osaka, arriving around 7:30 pm and taking a taxi to a hotel near Kansai Airport, NTV said. He is thought to have taken a private jet the same day from the airport, bound for Istanbul, where he switched planes and continued to Beirut. Last week, local media reported Ghosn was caught on security camera leaving his Tokyo home by himself around noon on December 29. But the exact circumstances of his departure from Japan are still shrouded in mystery. The justice ministry said it did not have records of Ghosn departing Japan. "It is believed that he used some wrongful methods to illegally leave the country," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a press conference on Monday. "I have instructed the immigration agency to further tighten the departure process," she added. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Ghosn was loaded onto the flight from Osaka in a large case for audio equipment, which was later found at the back of the cabin. The newspaper cited unnamed sources close to the investigation in Turkey as saying that holes had been drilled into the bottom of the container to ensure the businessman could breathe. Japan's transport ministry told reporters that luggage checks are not mandatory for private jets. "Operators of private jets decide if luggage checks are necessary or not while airline operators are obliged to conduct security checks under Japan's aviation law," a ministry official told reporters. "The security checks are carried out to prevent danger such as bombs, and to prevent hijacks," he said, adding such risks are considered less likely for private jets. Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese nationalities, was able to enter Lebanon on a French passport, according to airport documents A court in Tokyo had allowed Ghosn to keep a second French passport as he needed one to travel inside Japan, a source close to the matter has told reporters. Japan has launched a probe into the humiliating security lapse and prosecutors said they would "coordinate with the relevant agencies to swiftly and appropriately investigate the matter." Ghosn has vowed to give his own account at a hotly awaited press conference in Beirut this week.

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn reportedly escaped Tokyo on public bullet train

Japan's Justice Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-minister-in-a-week-resigns-from-japan-cabinet-258957">Masako Mori</a> said on Sunday the ministry has ordered&nbsp;tightening&nbsp;of&nbsp;immigration&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;in the wake of the escape of ousted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ghosn-fled-japan-after-security-firm-hired-by-nissan-stopped-surveillance-sources-272140">Nissan Motor</a> Co boss Carlos&nbsp;Ghosn.

Mori also said in a&nbsp;statement&nbsp;Ghosn's "apparently illegal" departure was very regrettable and promised a thorough investigation to uncover the truth, adding that there was no record of his leaving&nbsp;Japan.

She also said that&nbsp;Ghosn's skipping bail cannot be justified and that the court has revoked his bail.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fugitive-carlos-ghosn-to-be-summoned-by-lebanese-judiciary-official-271961">Ghosn</a>&nbsp;became an international fugitive&nbsp;after&nbsp;he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in&nbsp;Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.

Japan's Justice Minister Masako Mori said on Sunday the ministry has ordered tightening of immigration procedures in the wake of the escape of ousted Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn.

Japan's Justice Minister Masako Mori said on Sunday the ministry has ordered tightening of immigration procedures in the wake of the escape of ousted Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn. Mori also said in a statement Ghosn's "apparently illegal" departure was very regrettable and promised a thorough investigation to uncover the truth, adding that there was no record of his leaving Japan. She also said that Ghosn's skipping bail cannot be justified and that the court has revoked his bail. Ghosn became an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.

Japan to tighten immigration procedures after Carlos Ghosn flees country

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan.

Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Tanaka, whose birthday was on January&nbsp;2, took a bite from a slice of her big birthday cake. "Tasty," she said with a smile. "I want some more."

Tanaka was last year confirmed as the oldest living person, aged 116 years 66 days old as of March 9, according to Guinness World Records.

Tanaka's record age is symbolic of Japan's fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labour shortages and prospects for future economic growth.

The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent&nbsp;last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan's welfare ministry.

Tanaka was born prematurely in 1903 and married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, Guinness World Records said. The couple had four children and adopted a fifth.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed. Tanaka, whose birthday was on January 2, took a bite from a slice of her big birthday cake. "Tasty," she said with a smile. "I want some more." Tanaka was last year confirmed as the oldest living person, aged 116 years 66 days old as of March 9, according to Guinness World Records. Tanaka's record age is symbolic of Japan's fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labour shortages and prospects for future economic growth. The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan's welfare ministry. Tanaka was born prematurely in 1903 and married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, Guinness World Records said. The couple had four children and adopted a fifth.

Japanese woman, Kane Tanaka turns 117 years old, extends record as world's oldest person

A bluefin&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;sold for 193.2&nbsp;million&nbsp;yen ($1.8&nbsp;million) in the&nbsp;first&nbsp;auction&nbsp;of the new year at&nbsp;Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the&nbsp;second-highest&nbsp;price on record, NHK broadcaster reported.

The&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;was caught off northern <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinese-airlines-turn-to-asia-as-long-haul-losses-pile-up-263544">Aomori Prefecture</a> and weighed 276 kilograms (608 lbs), according to NHK, which translates into a price of about 700,000 yen per kilogram.

The successful bidder was Kiyoshi Kimura, the head of the company that runs a sushi restaurant chain "Sushizanmai," NHK said.

Last year Kimura paid a record 333.6&nbsp;million&nbsp;yen for a&nbsp;tuna&nbsp;at the&nbsp;auction, exceeding his previous record price in 2013.

A bluefin tuna sold for 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record, NHK broadcaster reported.

A bluefin tuna sold for 193.2 million yen ($1.8 million) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record, NHK broadcaster reported. The tuna was caught off northern Aomori Prefecture and weighed 276 kilograms (608 lbs), according to NHK, which translates into a price of about 700,000 yen per kilogram. The successful bidder was Kiyoshi Kimura, the head of the company that runs a sushi restaurant chain "Sushizanmai," NHK said. Last year Kimura paid a record 333.6 million yen for a tuna at the auction, exceeding his previous record price in 2013.

Tuna sells for $1.8 million in first Tokyo auction of 2020, second highest ever

In the wake <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-bushfires-wildlife-destroyed-by-intense-wildfires-could-take-decades-to-recover-271954">devastating bushfires</a> in Australia, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/australian-pm-to-visit-india-in-january-calls-india-a-natural-partner-253636">Prime Minister Scott Morrison</a> has deferred his visit to India which was likely to take place this month.&nbsp;

PM Morrison was also supposed to visit Japan this month, the trip has been postponed.&nbsp;

"I should stress that both of those scheduled meetings are postponed and will move quickly to identify another opportunity," Morrison said as reported by news agency Reuters.

This would have been Morrison's first visit to India after taking charge as the Australian PM.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to Morrison to visit India.

"So I am honoured to accept the invitation of my friend Prime Minister Modi to visit India in January, including to deliver the inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue," Morrison had said during the Sydney townhall.&nbsp;

"My visit will be another step in cementing India in the top tier of Australia’s partnerships," he added.

PM Morrison had congratulated Modi after the latter won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

PM Modi also congratulated "Prime Minister Morrison for guiding his Liberal-National Coalition Party to victory in recently concluded elections in Australia," a Ministry of External Affairs release said.

In the wake devastating bushfires in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has deferred his visit to India which was likely to take place this month. PM Morrison was also supposed to visit Japan this month, the trip has been postponed.

In the wake devastating bushfires in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has deferred his visit to India which was likely to take place this month. PM Morrison was also supposed to visit Japan this month, the trip has been postponed. "I should stress that both of those scheduled meetings are postponed and will move quickly to identify another opportunity," Morrison said as reported by news agency Reuters. This would have been Morrison's first visit to India after taking charge as the Australian PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extended an invitation to Morrison to visit India. "So I am honoured to accept the invitation of my friend Prime Minister Modi to visit India in January, including to deliver the inaugural address at the Raisina Dialogue," Morrison had said during the Sydney townhall. "My visit will be another step in cementing India in the top tier of Australia’s partnerships," he added. PM Morrison had congratulated Modi after the latter won the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi also congratulated "Prime Minister Morrison for guiding his Liberal-National Coalition Party to victory in recently concluded elections in Australia," a Ministry of External Affairs release said.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison defers trip to India, Japan as bushfire crisis looms 

Ousted Nissan boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fugitive-carlos-ghosn-to-be-summoned-by-lebanese-judiciary-official-271961">Carlos Ghosn</a> left his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/safe-haven-yen-lifted-us-dollar-hits-in-grim-data-after-qassem-soleimani-strike-272054">Tokyo</a> residence after a private security firm hired by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-used-our-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-turkish-company-says-271956">Nissan Motor Co</a> stopped monitoring him, three sources familiar with the matter told media on Saturday.

Ghosn has become an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-receives-interpol-arrest-warrant-for-carlos-ghosn-271708">Lebanon</a> to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.

Nissan had hired a private security company to watch Ghosn, who was on bail and awaiting trial, to check whether he met any people involved in the case, the three sources said.

But his lawyers warned the security company to stop watching him as it would be a violation of his human rights, and Ghosn was planning to file a complaint against the company, the sources said.

The security company stopped its surveillance by December&nbsp;29, the sources said.

One of his lawyers, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-flees-to-lebanon-japan-calls-it-cowardly-act-271393">Junichiro Hironaka</a>, told reporters in November that they were considering steps to prevent people from stalking Ghosn.

A Nissan spokesperson declined to comment.

Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing investigative sources, said a surveillance camera placed by the authorities in Ghosn's home showed him leaving alone around noon on Sunday, and did not show him returning.

It is unclear how Ghosn, who holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese citizenship, was able to orchestrate his departure from Japan. He entered Lebanon legally on a French passport, one source has told media.

A Turkish private jet operator said on Friday that Ghosn used two of its planes <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-used-our-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-turkish-company-says-271956">illegally</a> in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents.

Ghosn has said he will speak publicly about his escape on January&nbsp;8.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/one-year-after-arrest-ghosn-seeks-to-throw-out-case-against-him-262666">Takashi Takano</a>, who is also one of Ghosn's lawyers, wrote in his blog on Saturday that he felt infuriated and betrayed when he found out about Ghosn's escape from Japan but that he felt some understanding.

"I was betrayed. But it is not Carlos Ghosn who betrayed me," he wrote in his blog.

Takano said Ghosn was not allowed to communicate with his wife Carole without permission and the ex-Nissan boss was also concerned about his chances of getting a fair trial.

On December 24, Ghosn and his wife held a one-hour video call, which required a lawyer's presence, and they talked about their children, relatives and friends, Takano wrote. Takano was present during the video call.

Few people would have been able to escape as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">Ghosn</a> did, but if they had the means and contacts, they certainly might try or at least consider trying, Takano wrote.

Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November 2018, shortly after his private jet touched down at the airport. He faces four charges, which he denies&nbsp;including hiding income and enriching himself through payments to dealerships in the Middle East.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn left his Tokyo residence after a private security firm hired by Nissan Motor Co stopped monitoring him, three sources familiar with the matter told media on Saturday.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn left his Tokyo residence after a private security firm hired by Nissan Motor Co stopped monitoring him, three sources familiar with the matter told media on Saturday. Ghosn has become an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes. Nissan had hired a private security company to watch Ghosn, who was on bail and awaiting trial, to check whether he met any people involved in the case, the three sources said. But his lawyers warned the security company to stop watching him as it would be a violation of his human rights, and Ghosn was planning to file a complaint against the company, the sources said. The security company stopped its surveillance by December 29, the sources said. One of his lawyers, Junichiro Hironaka, told reporters in November that they were considering steps to prevent people from stalking Ghosn. A Nissan spokesperson declined to comment. Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing investigative sources, said a surveillance camera placed by the authorities in Ghosn's home showed him leaving alone around noon on Sunday, and did not show him returning. It is unclear how Ghosn, who holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese citizenship, was able to orchestrate his departure from Japan. He entered Lebanon legally on a French passport, one source has told media. A Turkish private jet operator said on Friday that Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents. Ghosn has said he will speak publicly about his escape on January 8. Takashi Takano, who is also one of Ghosn's lawyers, wrote in his blog on Saturday that he felt infuriated and betrayed when he found out about Ghosn's escape from Japan but that he felt some understanding. "I was betrayed. But it is not Carlos Ghosn who betrayed me," he wrote in his blog. Takano said Ghosn was not allowed to communicate with his wife Carole without permission and the ex-Nissan boss was also concerned about his chances of getting a fair trial. On December 24, Ghosn and his wife held a one-hour video call, which required a lawyer's presence, and they talked about their children, relatives and friends, Takano wrote. Takano was present during the video call. Few people would have been able to escape as Ghosn did, but if they had the means and contacts, they certainly might try or at least consider trying, Takano wrote. Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November 2018, shortly after his private jet touched down at the airport. He faces four charges, which he denies including hiding income and enriching himself through payments to dealerships in the Middle East.

Ghosn fled Japan after security firm hired by Nissan stopped surveillance: Sources

Fugitive former Nissan chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-flees-to-lebanon-japan-calls-it-cowardly-act-271393">Carlos&nbsp;Ghosn</a>&nbsp;met&nbsp;Lebanon's&nbsp;president&nbsp;after&nbsp;fleeing&nbsp;from&nbsp;Japan, where he was smuggled out of house arrest by a private security company, two&nbsp;sources&nbsp;close to&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;said on Wednesday.

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One of the&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;was greeted warmly by&nbsp;President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-pm-designate-begins-tough-talks-to-form-government-269503">Michel Aoun</a> on Monday&nbsp;after&nbsp;flying into Beirut via Istanbul and was now in a buoyant and combative mood and felt secure.

The plan to slip&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;out of&nbsp;Japan, which marked the latest twist in a year-old saga that has shaken the global auto industry, was crafted over three months, the two&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said.

"It was a very professional operation from start to finish," one of them said.

In his meeting at the presidency,&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;thanked Aoun for the support he had given him and his wife Carole while he was in detention, the&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said. He now needs the protection and security of his government&nbsp;after&nbsp;fleeing&nbsp;Japan, the&nbsp;sources&nbsp;added.

The meeting between Aoun and&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;has not been made public and a media adviser to the&nbsp;president's office denied the two men had&nbsp;met. The two&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said specifics of the meeting were described to them by&nbsp;Ghosn.

Ghosn&nbsp;could not be reached for comment on the meeting and has been silent publicly other than to issue a written statement shortly&nbsp;after&nbsp;his arrival saying he had "escaped injustice and political persecution."

Lebanese&nbsp;officials have said there would be no need to take legal measures against&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;because he entered the country legally on a French passport, although&nbsp;Ghosn's French,&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;and Brazilian passports are with lawyers in&nbsp;Japan.

The French and&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;foreign ministries have said they were unaware of the circumstances of his journey.

Lebanon has no extradition agreement with&nbsp;Japan.

Ghosn&nbsp;was first arrested in Tokyo in November 2018 and faces four charges,&nbsp;which he denies,&nbsp;including hiding income and enriching himself through payments to car dealerships in the Middle East.

He has enjoyed an outpouring of support from Lebanon since his 2018 arrest, with billboards proclaiming, "We are all Carlos&nbsp;Ghosn" erected in solidarity with his case.

Under the terms of his bail, he had been confined to his house in Tokyo and had to have cameras installed at the entrance. He was prevented from communicating with his wife, Carole, and had his use of the internet and other communications curtailed.

The&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said the&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;ambassador to&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;had visited him daily while he was in detention.

While some&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;media have floated a Houdini-like account of&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;being packed in a wooden container for musical instruments&nbsp;after&nbsp;a private concert in his home, his wife called the account "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ousted-nissan-chief-carlos-ghosn-flies-to-lebanon-271146">fiction</a>".

She declined to provide details of the exit of one of the most recognised titans of industry. The accounts of the two&nbsp;sources&nbsp;suggest a carefully planned escape known only to a few.

They said a private security firm oversaw the plan, which involved shuttling&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;out via a private jet to Istanbul before pushing onward to Beirut, with even the pilot unaware of&nbsp;Ghosn's presence on board.

An attorney for&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;said he would hold a news conference in Beirut on January&nbsp;8. The&nbsp;sources&nbsp;close to&nbsp;Ghosn, however, said a date for the news conference had yet to be finalised. They said&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;was unwilling to share details of his escape so as not to jeopardise those who aided him in&nbsp;Japan.

He is staying at the home of a relative of his wife, but plans to return soon to a gated villa in the upscale Beirut neighbourhood of Achrafieh, one of the&nbsp;sources&nbsp;said.

Nissan sacked&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;as chairman, saying internal investigations revealed misconduct including understating his salary while he was its chief executive, and transferring $5 million of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/japanese-auto-major-nissan-orders-drastic-spending-cuts-271085">Nissan</a> funds to an account in which he had an interest.

In Lebanon,&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;is considered a poster boy for success in a country where rampant unemployment pushes young&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;abroad to find work and the economy relies heavily on remittances amid a deep financial crisis that has sparked a wave of protests.

Ghosn&nbsp;was born in Brazil of&nbsp;Lebanese&nbsp;descent and lived in Lebanon as a child. He oversaw a turnaround at French carmaker Renault that won him the nickname "Le Cost Killer" and used similar&nbsp;methods to revive Nissan.

Fugitive former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn met Lebanon's president after fleeing from Japan, where he was smuggled out of house arrest by a private security company, two sources close to Ghosn said on Wednesday.

Fugitive former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn met Lebanon's president after fleeing from Japan, where he was smuggled out of house arrest by a private security company, two sources close to Ghosn said on Wednesday. Also Watch: 'The Great Escape' of Carlos Ghosn × One of the sources said Ghosn was greeted warmly by President Michel Aoun on Monday after flying into Beirut via Istanbul and was now in a buoyant and combative mood and felt secure. The plan to slip Ghosn out of Japan, which marked the latest twist in a year-old saga that has shaken the global auto industry, was crafted over three months, the two sources said. "It was a very professional operation from start to finish," one of them said. In his meeting at the presidency, Ghosn thanked Aoun for the support he had given him and his wife Carole while he was in detention, the sources said. He now needs the protection and security of his government after fleeing Japan, the sources added. The meeting between Aoun and Ghosn has not been made public and a media adviser to the president's office denied the two men had met. The two sources said specifics of the meeting were described to them by Ghosn. Ghosn could not be reached for comment on the meeting and has been silent publicly other than to issue a written statement shortly after his arrival saying he had "escaped injustice and political persecution." Lebanese officials have said there would be no need to take legal measures against Ghosn because he entered the country legally on a French passport, although Ghosn's French, Lebanese and Brazilian passports are with lawyers in Japan. The French and Lebanese foreign ministries have said they were unaware of the circumstances of his journey. Lebanon has no extradition agreement with Japan. Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November 2018 and faces four charges, which he denies, including hiding income and enriching himself through payments to car dealerships in the Middle East. He has enjoyed an outpouring of support from Lebanon since his 2018 arrest, with billboards proclaiming, "We are all Carlos Ghosn" erected in solidarity with his case. Under the terms of his bail, he had been confined to his house in Tokyo and had to have cameras installed at the entrance. He was prevented from communicating with his wife, Carole, and had his use of the internet and other communications curtailed. The sources said the Lebanese ambassador to Japan had visited him daily while he was in detention. While some Lebanese media have floated a Houdini-like account of Ghosn being packed in a wooden container for musical instruments after a private concert in his home, his wife called the account "fiction". She declined to provide details of the exit of one of the most recognised titans of industry. The accounts of the two sources suggest a carefully planned escape known only to a few. They said a private security firm oversaw the plan, which involved shuttling Ghosn out via a private jet to Istanbul before pushing onward to Beirut, with even the pilot unaware of Ghosn's presence on board. An attorney for Ghosn said he would hold a news conference in Beirut on January 8. The sources close to Ghosn, however, said a date for the news conference had yet to be finalised. They said Ghosn was unwilling to share details of his escape so as not to jeopardise those who aided him in Japan. He is staying at the home of a relative of his wife, but plans to return soon to a gated villa in the upscale Beirut neighbourhood of Achrafieh, one of the sources said. Nissan sacked Ghosn as chairman, saying internal investigations revealed misconduct including understating his salary while he was its chief executive, and transferring $5 million of Nissan funds to an account in which he had an interest. In Lebanon, Ghosn is considered a poster boy for success in a country where rampant unemployment pushes young Lebanese abroad to find work and the economy relies heavily on remittances amid a deep financial crisis that has sparked a wave of protests. Ghosn was born in Brazil of Lebanese descent and lived in Lebanon as a child. He oversaw a turnaround at French carmaker Renault that won him the nickname "Le Cost Killer" and used similar methods to revive Nissan.

Carlos Ghosn met Lebanese president after fleeing Japan: Sources

The fugitive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-receives-interpol-arrest-warrant-for-carlos-ghosn-271708">Carlos Ghosn</a> who was also former&nbsp;Renault-Nissan's chairman&nbsp;is due to be summoned by Lebanon's public prosecutor next week as per officials. He had also skipped bail in Japan and fled to Beirut.&nbsp;

The Lebanese authorities have already stressed that Ghosn who holds the French, Lebanese and Brazilian nationalities had entered the country legally and that Beirut had no extradition agreement with Japan.

An official speaking to media on condition of anonymity said a summons was expected to be handed to Ghosn next week, as a result of Interpol issuing a "red notice" against him.

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"The Lebanese judiciary is obliged to hear him. But it can still decide whether to arrest him or let him remain free," the official said, adding that Ghosn could be heard on January 7 or 8.

Ghosn, once Japan's best-paid corporate executive, was arrested in November 2018 and has been under house arrest since April, facing multiple charges of financial misconduct.

Claiming the Japanese judiciary was "rigged" and that he would not receive a fair trial, Ghosn skipped bail on December 30 and flew to Beirut on a private jet.

The exact circumstances of his escape remain unclear.

The 65-year-old is due to talk to the press in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ousted-nissan-chief-carlos-ghosn-flies-to-lebanon-271146">Beirut</a> next week.

"I have not fled justice. I have escaped injustice and political persecution," said Ghosn in a December 31 statement.

An Interpol 'red notice' is a request to law enforcement across the world to provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action. It is not an arrest warrant.

Japan is probing how <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-wont-extradite-ghosn-if-he-arrives-in-country-government-271678">Ghosn</a> was able to slip out and Turkey has also detained seven individuals over Ghosn's transit through Istanbul, where he changed private jets on his way to Lebanon.

Ghosn, who was born in Brazil, is well connected in Lebanon, where he owns stakes in several major business ventures and firms.

The fugitive Carlos Ghosn who was also former Renault-Nissan's chairman is due to be summoned by Lebanon's public prosecutor next week as per officials. He had also skipped bail in Japan and fled to Beirut.

The fugitive Carlos Ghosn who was also former Renault-Nissan's chairman is due to be summoned by Lebanon's public prosecutor next week as per officials. He had also skipped bail in Japan and fled to Beirut. The Lebanese authorities have already stressed that Ghosn who holds the French, Lebanese and Brazilian nationalities had entered the country legally and that Beirut had no extradition agreement with Japan. An official speaking to media on condition of anonymity said a summons was expected to be handed to Ghosn next week, as a result of Interpol issuing a "red notice" against him. Watch: Interpol sends red notice to Lebanon about fugitive Carlos Ghosn × "The Lebanese judiciary is obliged to hear him. But it can still decide whether to arrest him or let him remain free," the official said, adding that Ghosn could be heard on January 7 or 8. Ghosn, once Japan's best-paid corporate executive, was arrested in November 2018 and has been under house arrest since April, facing multiple charges of financial misconduct. Claiming the Japanese judiciary was "rigged" and that he would not receive a fair trial, Ghosn skipped bail on December 30 and flew to Beirut on a private jet. The exact circumstances of his escape remain unclear. The 65-year-old is due to talk to the press in Beirut next week. "I have not fled justice. I have escaped injustice and political persecution," said Ghosn in a December 31 statement. An Interpol 'red notice' is a request to law enforcement across the world to provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action. It is not an arrest warrant. Japan is probing how Ghosn was able to slip out and Turkey has also detained seven individuals over Ghosn's transit through Istanbul, where he changed private jets on his way to Lebanon. Ghosn, who was born in Brazil, is well connected in Lebanon, where he owns stakes in several major business ventures and firms.

Fugitive Carlos Ghosn to be summoned by Lebanese judiciary: Official

As per the briefing of a&nbsp;turkish private jet operator, on Friday the ex-Nissan boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-how-did-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-escape-to-lebanon-271401">Carlos Ghosn</a> used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents.

MNG Jet said it had filed a criminal complaint about the incident, a day after Turkish police detained seven people, including four pilots, as part of an investigation into Ghosn's passage through Istanbul en route to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">Lebanon</a>.

Ghosn has become an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.

Lebanon on Thursday received an Interpol arrest warrant for Ghosn, whose surprise escape from his home in Tokyo to a separate home in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-wont-extradite-ghosn-if-he-arrives-in-country-government-271678">Beirut</a> has not been fully explained.

Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing investigative sources, said a surveillance camera captured the former Nissan Motor Co chairman leaving his Tokyo residence alone shortly before his escape.

The security footage was taken by a camera installed at his house in central Tokyo around noon on Sunday, and the camera did not show him returning home, NHK said.

By early Monday, he had touched down in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-flees-to-lebanon-japan-calls-it-cowardly-act-271393">Istanbul</a>.

MNG Jet said in its statement it leased two jets to two different clients in agreements that "were seemingly not connected to each other." One plane flew from Osaka to Istanbul, the other from Istanbul to Beirut.

"The name of Mr Ghosn did not appear in the official documentation of any of the flights," it said.

"After having learnt through the media that the leasing was benefiting Mr Ghosn and not the officially declared passengers, MNG Jet launched an internal inquiry and filed a criminal complaint in Turkey," it added.

An employee admitted to falsifying the records and confirmed he "acted in his individual capacity," the company said.

The pilots and other detainees, including two airport ground staff and one cargo worker, were sent to court on Friday after giving statements to police, according to a Reuters witness.

Ghosn has said he will speak publicly about his escape on January&nbsp;8.

Some Lebanese media have floated a Houdini-like account of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-receives-interpol-arrest-warrant-for-carlos-ghosn-271708">Ghosn</a> being packed in a wooden container for musical instruments after a private concert in his home, but his wife has called the account "fiction".

NHK said police suspected Ghosn may have left his home to meet up with someone before heading to an airport. Under the terms of his bail, Ghosn was required to have security cameras installed at the entrance of his house.

As per the briefing of a turkish private jet operator, on Friday the ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents.

As per the briefing of a turkish private jet operator, on Friday the ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents. MNG Jet said it had filed a criminal complaint about the incident, a day after Turkish police detained seven people, including four pilots, as part of an investigation into Ghosn's passage through Istanbul en route to Lebanon. Ghosn has become an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes. Lebanon on Thursday received an Interpol arrest warrant for Ghosn, whose surprise escape from his home in Tokyo to a separate home in Beirut has not been fully explained. Japanese public broadcaster NHK, citing investigative sources, said a surveillance camera captured the former Nissan Motor Co chairman leaving his Tokyo residence alone shortly before his escape. The security footage was taken by a camera installed at his house in central Tokyo around noon on Sunday, and the camera did not show him returning home, NHK said. By early Monday, he had touched down in Istanbul. MNG Jet said in its statement it leased two jets to two different clients in agreements that "were seemingly not connected to each other." One plane flew from Osaka to Istanbul, the other from Istanbul to Beirut. "The name of Mr Ghosn did not appear in the official documentation of any of the flights," it said. "After having learnt through the media that the leasing was benefiting Mr Ghosn and not the officially declared passengers, MNG Jet launched an internal inquiry and filed a criminal complaint in Turkey," it added. An employee admitted to falsifying the records and confirmed he "acted in his individual capacity," the company said. The pilots and other detainees, including two airport ground staff and one cargo worker, were sent to court on Friday after giving statements to police, according to a Reuters witness. Ghosn has said he will speak publicly about his escape on January 8. Some Lebanese media have floated a Houdini-like account of Ghosn being packed in a wooden container for musical instruments after a private concert in his home, but his wife has called the account "fiction". NHK said police suspected Ghosn may have left his home to meet up with someone before heading to an airport. Under the terms of his bail, Ghosn was required to have security cameras installed at the entrance of his house.

Ghosn used two of our jets illegally his escape from Japan, says Turkish company

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hoped for a year without natural disasters, delivering his first New Year speech since ascending <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japans-new-emperor-naruhito-officially-takes-up-post-214938">the Chrysanthemum Throne</a> to tens of thousands of well-wishers.

"I'm glad to celebrate the New Year together with you," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/japanese-emperor-naruhito-formally-proclaims-his-enthronement-in-sokui-no-rei-257452">Naruhito</a> told the crowd, many waving Japanese flags and shouting "Banzai", meaning "long life".

"On the other hand, I'm worried about many people still living difficult lives because of typhoons and heavy rain last year," said the 59-year-old emperor, accompanied by Empress <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-imperial-couple-rides-through-tokyo-in-grand-enthronement-parade-261155">Masako</a>.

"I hope this year will be a good and peaceful year without any natural disasters," he said.

Last month the royal couple visited people in Japan's northeastern region hit by powerful typhoon Hagibis in October, which killed more than 80 people and caused huge damage to local infrastructure.

Also attending the traditional New year celebration was Naruhito's father <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/end-of-an-era-as-japans-emperor-akihito-abdicates-214724">Akihito</a>, who became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in around two centuries when he stepped down from the throne on April 30, ending his three-decade reign.

The central Tokyo palace, surrounded by stone walls and moats, is opened to the public twice a year, on the emperor's birthday and the second day of New Year,&nbsp;for the royal family to greet well-wishers.

The emperor will appear four more times at the balcony later in the day.

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hoped for a year without natural disasters, delivering his first New Year speech since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne to tens of thousands of well-wishers.

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito said Thursday he hoped for a year without natural disasters, delivering his first New Year speech since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne to tens of thousands of well-wishers. "I'm glad to celebrate the New Year together with you," Naruhito told the crowd, many waving Japanese flags and shouting "Banzai", meaning "long life". "On the other hand, I'm worried about many people still living difficult lives because of typhoons and heavy rain last year," said the 59-year-old emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako. "I hope this year will be a good and peaceful year without any natural disasters," he said. Last month the royal couple visited people in Japan's northeastern region hit by powerful typhoon Hagibis in October, which killed more than 80 people and caused huge damage to local infrastructure. Also attending the traditional New year celebration was Naruhito's father Akihito, who became the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in around two centuries when he stepped down from the throne on April 30, ending his three-decade reign. The central Tokyo palace, surrounded by stone walls and moats, is opened to the public twice a year, on the emperor's birthday and the second day of New Year, for the royal family to greet well-wishers. The emperor will appear four more times at the balcony later in the day.

Hope this year will be peaceful without natural disasters: Japan emperor Naruhito

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has stunned the world with his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unexpected-surprise-nissan-boss-carlos-ghosn-flees-to-lebanon-japan-calls-it-cowardly-act-271393">surprise escape to Lebanon</a>. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers. In such a situation, the mystery around Ghosn's escape raises&nbsp;many questions and a flurry of speculations.

Media reports across the globe are busy speculating possible ways which Ghosn could have taken to flee Japan and outwit strict Japanese surveillance.&nbsp;

While some outlandish theories in Lebanese media suggest Ghosn being smuggled from his house in a container for musical instruments, others speculate the involvement of a diplomatic aide or another country to come to Ghosn's rescue.&nbsp;

What we do know is that a private jet was involved in Ghosn's escape to Lebanon and a French passport - most likely a fake one considering all his passports were already in possession of the lawyers.&nbsp;

Ghosn's lawyer Hironaka says he must have had fled with the help of a "large organization".&nbsp;

Hironaka on Tuesday described his escape as an "unexpected surprise".&nbsp;Hironaka last met Ghosn on December 25 and said he knew nothing about his escape, adding that Ghosn's three passports were in possession of the lawyers.

Lebanese foreign ministry source stated that Ghosn's entry into Lebanon was legal and on a French passport, using his Lebanese ID with normal security procedures.&nbsp;

A Reuters report describes Ghosn's place where he lived for the last seven months. "Nestled in a leafy enclave of Tokyo", the place is situated in an area where "most people pay little attention to Westerners or luxury cars".

There always seemed to be a car at the end of the street near Ghosn's house, said one Western expat who had lived in the area for nine months.

Ghosn arrived in Beirut on a private jet from Istanbul on December 30. In a statement, Ghosn said he fled to Lebanon and that he will no longer be a hostage by a "rigged Japanese justice system". He said he can now communicate with the media freely.&nbsp;

"I have not fled justice - I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week," Ghosn said.&nbsp;

What is interesting is the fact that Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan.

The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which includes hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers. In such a situation, the mystery around Ghosn's escape raises many questions and a flurry of speculations. Media reports across the globe are busy speculating possible ways which Ghosn could have taken to flee Japan and outwit strict Japanese surveillance. While some outlandish theories in Lebanese media suggest Ghosn being smuggled from his house in a container for musical instruments, others speculate the involvement of a diplomatic aide or another country to come to Ghosn's rescue. What we do know is that a private jet was involved in Ghosn's escape to Lebanon and a French passport - most likely a fake one considering all his passports were already in possession of the lawyers. Ghosn's lawyer Hironaka says he must have had fled with the help of a "large organization". Hironaka on Tuesday described his escape as an "unexpected surprise". Hironaka last met Ghosn on December 25 and said he knew nothing about his escape, adding that Ghosn's three passports were in possession of the lawyers. Lebanese foreign ministry source stated that Ghosn's entry into Lebanon was legal and on a French passport, using his Lebanese ID with normal security procedures. A Reuters report describes Ghosn's place where he lived for the last seven months. "Nestled in a leafy enclave of Tokyo", the place is situated in an area where "most people pay little attention to Westerners or luxury cars". There always seemed to be a car at the end of the street near Ghosn's house, said one Western expat who had lived in the area for nine months. Ghosn arrived in Beirut on a private jet from Istanbul on December 30. In a statement, Ghosn said he fled to Lebanon and that he will no longer be a hostage by a "rigged Japanese justice system". He said he can now communicate with the media freely. "I have not fled justice - I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week," Ghosn said. What is interesting is the fact that Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan. The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which includes hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges. (With inputs from agencies)

'Unexpected surprise': How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon? 

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has said that he <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ousted-nissan-chief-carlos-ghosn-flies-to-lebanon-271146">fled to Lebanon</a> to escape the 'injustice' in Japan. Ghosn is currently on bail and his surprising escape to Lebanon has raised many questions. &nbsp;

Ghosn's lawyer Junichiro Hironaka on Tuesday described his escape as an "unexpected surprise".&nbsp;

Hironaka last met Ghosn on December 25 and said he knew nothing about his escape, adding that Ghosn's three passports were in possession of the lawyers.&nbsp;

"I will let the court know we are baffled regarding this situation. I will provide the court with any information we receive," he said as reported by news agency Reuters.

It remains a mystery how Ghosn, who holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese passports, was able to flee to Lebanon from Japan, even&nbsp;after he was under strict surveillance by Japanese authorities while out on bail and had surrendered his passports.&nbsp;

Ghosn arrived in Beirut on a private jet from Istanbul on December 30, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

After reaching Lebanon, Ghosn released a statement saying that he will no longer be a hostage by a "rigged Japanese justice system" and can now communicate with the media freely, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Lebanese as well as the Japanese authorities claim having no information on Ghosn's escape.&nbsp;

Lebanese foreign ministry source stated that Ghosn's entry into Lebanon was legal and on a French passport, using his Lebanese ID with normal security procedures.&nbsp;

Japanese state media reported saying that a person resembling Ghosn had entered Beirut international airport but under a different name.&nbsp;

Japanese media on Wednesday slammed Ghosn's escape and called it a "cowardly" act, one that mocks Japan's justice system, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has said that he fled to Lebanon to escape the 'injustice' in Japan. Ghosn is currently on bail and his surprising escape to Lebanon has raised many questions.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has said that he fled to Lebanon to escape the 'injustice' in Japan. Ghosn is currently on bail and his surprising escape to Lebanon has raised many questions. Ghosn's lawyer Junichiro Hironaka on Tuesday described his escape as an "unexpected surprise". Hironaka last met Ghosn on December 25 and said he knew nothing about his escape, adding that Ghosn's three passports were in possession of the lawyers. "I will let the court know we are baffled regarding this situation. I will provide the court with any information we receive," he said as reported by news agency Reuters. It remains a mystery how Ghosn, who holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese passports, was able to flee to Lebanon from Japan, even after he was under strict surveillance by Japanese authorities while out on bail and had surrendered his passports. Ghosn arrived in Beirut on a private jet from Istanbul on December 30, Reuters reported. After reaching Lebanon, Ghosn released a statement saying that he will no longer be a hostage by a "rigged Japanese justice system" and can now communicate with the media freely, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, the Lebanese as well as the Japanese authorities claim having no information on Ghosn's escape. Lebanese foreign ministry source stated that Ghosn's entry into Lebanon was legal and on a French passport, using his Lebanese ID with normal security procedures. Japanese state media reported saying that a person resembling Ghosn had entered Beirut international airport but under a different name. Japanese media on Wednesday slammed Ghosn's escape and called it a "cowardly" act, one that mocks Japan's justice system, news agency AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies)

'Unexpected surprise': Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flees to Lebanon, Japan calls it 'cowardly' act  

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Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn confirmed on Tuesday that he is in Lebanon and would now no longer be held hostage by a a rigged "Japanese justice system".&nbsp;

"I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied," Ghosn said in a statement.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/one-year-after-arrest-ghosn-seeks-to-throw-out-case-against-him-262666">One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him</a>

Former Nissan chief was seen in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Monday, raising questions about how one of the world's most prominent businessmen left Japan before his trial.&nbsp;

It was reported that Ghosn holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese passports.&nbsp;

A Lebanese security source said that Ghosn arrived in Beirut Monday, adding: "It's unclear how he left Japan."

Another source said that Ghosn will come up with a statement soon.&nbsp;

The former Nissan president is facing a trial in Japan for multiple charges of financial misconduct and is currently on bail.&nbsp;

Ghosn and his lawyers have repeatedly raised concerns of the impossibility of a fair trial in Japan and have called for the rejection of the case, citing mis-steps by the prosecutors' office.&nbsp;

"Carlos Ghosn is not looking to flee his responsibilities, but he's fleeing the injustice of the Japanese system," a source closely involved with the case said.&nbsp;

As per reports from Lebanese media, Ghosn took a private plane from Turkey to reach Lebanon, where his parents were born and where he spent most of his childhood after arriving there as a toddler.&nbsp;

Ghosn's lawyers declined to comment on Ghosn's arrival to Beirut.&nbsp;

Japan's justice ministry said that the country does not have an extradition agreement with Lebanon, which means Ghosn could not be forced to return to Tokyo to face trial.

(with inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn confirmed on Tuesday that he is in Lebanon and would now no longer be held hostage by a a rigged "Japanese justice system". "I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied," Ghosn said in a statement.

Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn confirmed on Tuesday that he is in Lebanon and would now no longer be held hostage by a a rigged "Japanese justice system". "I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied," Ghosn said in a statement. Also read: One year after arrest, Ghosn seeks to throw out case against him Former Nissan chief was seen in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Monday, raising questions about how one of the world's most prominent businessmen left Japan before his trial. It was reported that Ghosn holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese passports. A Lebanese security source said that Ghosn arrived in Beirut Monday, adding: "It's unclear how he left Japan." Another source said that Ghosn will come up with a statement soon. The former Nissan president is facing a trial in Japan for multiple charges of financial misconduct and is currently on bail. Ghosn and his lawyers have repeatedly raised concerns of the impossibility of a fair trial in Japan and have called for the rejection of the case, citing mis-steps by the prosecutors' office. "Carlos Ghosn is not looking to flee his responsibilities, but he's fleeing the injustice of the Japanese system," a source closely involved with the case said. As per reports from Lebanese media, Ghosn took a private plane from Turkey to reach Lebanon, where his parents were born and where he spent most of his childhood after arriving there as a toddler. Ghosn's lawyers declined to comment on Ghosn's arrival to Beirut. Japan's justice ministry said that the country does not have an extradition agreement with Lebanon, which means Ghosn could not be forced to return to Tokyo to face trial. (with inputs from agencies)

Ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn confirms he is in Lebanon

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-increases-data-protection-responsibilities-for-european-union-262842">Microsoft&nbsp;</a>Corp said on Monday it has taken control of web domains which were used by a hacking group called "Thallium" to steal&nbsp;information.

Thallium is believed to be operating from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-warns-of-retaliation-against-us-south-korea-military-drills-261949">North&nbsp;Korea</a>,&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;said in a blog post, and the&nbsp;hackers'&nbsp;targeted government employees, think tanks, university staff members and individuals working on nuclear proliferation issues, among others.

Most of the targets were based in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-china-trade-deal-may-not-be-signed-this-year-263497">United States</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/typhoon-hagibis-how-does-how-japan-survive-earthquakes-and-other-natural-calamities-255761">Japan</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-koreas-acquisition-of-us-f-35-fighter-aimed-at-opening-gate-to-invade-north-north-korea-state-media-234830">South&nbsp;Korea</a>, the company said.&nbsp;

Thallium tricked victims through a technique known as "spear-phishing", using credible-looking emails that appear legitimate at first glance.

Microsoft&nbsp;said it now has control of 50 web domains used by the group to conduct its operations, following a case filed against the hacking group in the US&nbsp;District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and a subsequent court order.

Thallium also used malware to compromise systems and steal data, and is the fourth nation-state group against which&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;has taken legal action, the company said.

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it has taken control of web domains which were used by a hacking group called "Thallium" to steal information. Thallium is believed to be operating from North Korea, Microsoft said in a blog post, and the hackers' targeted government employees, think tanks, university staff members and individuals working on nuclear proliferation issues, among others.

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it has taken control of web domains which were used by a hacking group called "Thallium" to steal information. Thallium is believed to be operating from North Korea, Microsoft said in a blog post, and the hackers' targeted government employees, think tanks, university staff members and individuals working on nuclear proliferation issues, among others. Most of the targets were based in the United States, as well as Japan and South Korea, the company said. Thallium tricked victims through a technique known as "spear-phishing", using credible-looking emails that appear legitimate at first glance. Microsoft said it now has control of 50 web domains used by the group to conduct its operations, following a case filed against the hacking group in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and a subsequent court order. Thallium also used malware to compromise systems and steal data, and is the fourth nation-state group against which Microsoft has taken legal action, the company said.

North Korea-linked hackers stole sensitive information: Microsoft

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