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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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