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Japan Logs Record-Breaking Temperatures Amid Climate Concerns
Japan has recorded its highest temperatures in a single day, reaching 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.8 degrees Fahrenheit) and 41.8C (107.2F), according to the country’s Meteorological Agency. These record-breaking temperatures surpass the previous high of 41.2C (106.2F) observed in the western Hyogo region last month. The scorching heat has prompted heatstroke alerts in 44 of Japan’s […]
Australia and Japan Strike Defence Deal for Advanced Warships
Australia and Japan have reached a landmark defence-industry agreement for the production of advanced warships for the Australian Navy. The deal, worth $10 billion Australian dollars (some $6.5 billion), involves the purchase of 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Australian Minister for Defence Richard Marles said the agreement was the largest defence-industry […]
Four Workers Die in Japan After Falling into Manhole During Inspection
Four workers have tragically lost their lives in Japan after falling into a manhole near Tokyo while inspecting sewage pipes. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gyoda, located in Saitama Prefecture, north of the Japanese capital. According to public broadcaster NHK, the four men, all in their 50s, were part of a […]
Japan Swelters Through Record-Breaking Heatwave
Japan has recorded its hottest day on record, with temperatures soaring to 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit) in Tamba city, about 560km (350 miles) southwest of Tokyo. This surpasses the previous high of 41.1 degrees Celsius (105.98 degrees Fahrenheit) set in 2018 and matched again in 2020. The scorching heat has prompted heatstroke alerts […]
Fears as 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Russia, Tsunami Alerts Echoes
A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia‘s eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake’s epicenter was located 125 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 19.3 km. The earthquake’s shallow depth raised concerns about potentially destructive tsunami waves. Tsunami warnings were […]
Japan’s PM Vows to Stay in Office Despite Election Defeat
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has firmly denied reports that he plans to resign following his Liberal Democratic Party’s historic defeat in the weekend election. Ishiba emphasized his commitment to ensuring the proper implementation of the new tariff deal agreed upon with the United States. The agreement, unveiled on Tuesday, lowers tariffs on imports of […]
Far-Right Party Makes Electoral Gains with Anti-Globalist Message
Japan’s governing coalition has lost its upper house majority following elections that saw major gains for the far-right Sanseito party. The party, which only holds three seats in the more powerful lower house, has broken into the political mainstream by capitalizing on voter frustration over economic decline and rising living costs. Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya, […]
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised for Historic Loss
Japan’s ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to lose its majority in the upper house election, according to exit polls. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito are forecast to secure between 32 and 51 seats, short of the 50 seats needed to retain control of the 248-seat […]
Japan Votes in Election Amid Economic and Immigration Concerns
Japanese voters are casting their ballots in a tightly contested upper house election, seen as a test of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s popularity and his ruling coalition’s grip on power. The election is taking place against a backdrop of rising prices, immigration concerns, and potential trade disruptions with the United States. Opinion polls suggest Ishiba’s […]
Japan’s Ruling Party Faces Election Setback, Economic Concerns
Japan‘s minority government, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, is expected to face another setback in the upcoming upper house election. The election, which will determine the fate of 125 seats, is seen as a crucial test for Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito. According to polls, the coalition may struggle […]