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Japan Alerts Residents as Tsunami Follows Earthquake Near Torishima
Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Tuesday for residents of the Izu and Ogasawara Islands following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck in the Pacific Ocean near the uninhabited island of Torishima. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported no significant tremors from the quake, which occurred around 600 kilometers (370 miles) south of Tokyo along a chain of islands. A…
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Japan: Girl Jumps to Death in Yokohama, Hits and Kills Passing Woman
Two people lost their lives in Yokohama, Japan, after a 17-year-old girl jumped from a shopping center, landing on a woman below. The incident occurred on Saturday evening in a busy shopping area. The high school student was taken to the hospital but died an hour later, while the 32-year-old woman, who was out with friends, also passed away soon…
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India News
Visa-On-Arrival for Nationals from Japan, South Korea, and UAE Now Available in India
Exciting news for travelers! Citizens of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE can now avail themselves of a visa-on-arrival facility when visiting India for tourism, business, conferences, and medical purposes. This visa allows a stay of up to 60 days with the convenience of double entry. However, this facility is only available at six specific airports: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad,…
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Russia: Over 75 Rescued After Being Trapped on Sakhalin Ice Floe
More than 75 people, mostly fishermen, were rescued on Sunday after getting stranded on a large piece of ice that broke away from the coast of Sakhalin Island in Russia. Island Surprise: Sakhalin Island, Russia’s largest, sits off the east coast near Japan. Icy Trap: A 50-meter ice floe carrying over 80 fishermen broke off near a village, leaving them stranded a kilometer offshore. Helicopter…
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Cultural Identity Debate: Miss Nippon Karolina Shiino Steps Down Weeks After Victory
Karolina Shiino, the Ukrainian-born beauty queen who recently won the Miss Nippon contest, causing a stir over cultural identity, has stepped down from her title just two weeks after the victory. Shiino’s resignation follows allegations of an affair with a married man published by a local newspaper. In her Instagram statement, the 26-year-old apologized to the man’s family and expressed…
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Japan Commits $13.5 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
TOKYO: The World Food Programme (WFP) reveals a $13.5 million humanitarian aid pledge from Japan for Afghanistan. The funding aims to assist nearly 630,000 food-insecure individuals, treating over 42,000 malnourished mothers and children, and providing fortified biscuits to 36,000 school children. WFP emphasizes aiding those facing economic challenges. Afghans request transparent aid distribution, urging the Islamic Emirate’s cooperation. The spokesman…
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Health & Fitness
Breakthrough Luminescent Test Offers One-Minute COVID-19 Results
Japanese scientists have devised a rapid COVID-19 test using a luminescent chemical derived from crustaceans. The team from the Japan Science and Technology Agency utilized imidazopyrazinone-type (IPT) compounds, which can glow upon encountering specific proteins, including the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. The test, based on biomolecule-catalysing chemiluminescence (BCL), can provide results within one minute, outperforming current rapid point-of-care tests. The IPT…
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North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile: Claims Japan
Tokyo: North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile, reported Japan and South Korea. The missile, believed to be a medium-range one, was launched from the Pyongyang area into the East Sea. Japan’s Defense Ministry stated it was likely shorter-range than recent tests. While Japan believes it landed outside its exclusive economic zone, both nations are collaborating with the U.S. to…
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South Korea Strengthens Semiconductor Ties: Focus on Netherlands, U.S., and Japan
Seoul: In a significant move, President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea announces plans to enhance semiconductor collaboration with the Netherlands, the U.S., and Japan. This decision comes as the Dutch government aligns with the U.S. to limit China’s access to advanced chip technology. Notably, the Netherlands hosts ASML, crucial for chip production, with Samsung and SK hynix as major…
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US, South Korea, and Japan Strategize Against North Korea’s Nuclear Threat in Trilateral Talks
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet with South Korean and Japanese counterparts to address rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, exacerbated by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s nuclear and missile program expansion. The trilateral talks in Seoul will focus on North Korea’s recent military satellite launch, deemed essential for monitoring U.S. and South Korean activities.…
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