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Japan’s Prince Hisahito comes of Age amid succession debate
Prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old nephew of Emperor Naruhito, has participated in an elaborate coming-of-age ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking a significant milestone in his life. The ceremony, held on his 19th birthday, reaffirms his position as second in line to the throne. Hisahito received a black silk and lacquer crown, symbolizing his […]
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 […]
Netherlands Overtakes Nigeria for World Champs Relay Spot
Nigeria‘s hopes of fielding a men and women 4x100m relay teams at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have suffered a significant setback. The Netherlands surged ahead in the qualification race with a record-breaking performance at the European Team Championships in Madrid, clocking a sensational 37.87s and setting a new national record, championships record, […]
Chinese Navy Drill Near Japan Sparks Concern and Protest
A recent Chinese naval drill near Japan has sparked significant concern and protest from Tokyo. China‘s two aircraft carriers, the Shandong and the Liaoning, have been conducting simultaneous drills in the Pacific, marking an unprecedented move that has raised eyebrows in the region. The drills involved hundreds of landings and take-offs of Chinese fighter jets […]
Flight Diverted to Seattle After Passenger Tries to Open Exit Doors
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday after a passenger attempted to open two of the plane’s exit doors. The crew and fellow passengers restrained the individual, who was later taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. According to the FBI, the incident occurred on All Nippon Airways […]
Nigeria Eyes World Championship Tickets at World Relays
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has set its sights on securing qualifying tickets for the World Championships in Tokyo through the upcoming World Relays in China. Technical Director Samuel Onikeku stated that the team’s objective is to challenge for qualification in the relay events. “We are participating in these four relays because those are […]