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  Japanese firm says production of radios used in recent Lebanon blasts discontinued ten years ago

  World | September 19, 2024 11:16 IST

  The walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday killed 20 people and wounded over 450 others a day after thousands of pagers detonated on Tuesday. Images of the exploded walkie-talkies showed labels bearing the name of Japanese radio communications company ICOM.

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  North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week as tensions rise

  World | September 18, 2024 9:07 IST

  North Korea had last fired ballistic missiles on Thursday last week, the latest in deteriorating relations between the two Koreas. The US, Ukraine and other allies have accused Pyongyang of supplying rockets and missiles to Russia to be used against Ukraine.

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  North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards east coast, says South Korea

  World | September 12, 2024 7:22 IST

  South Korea's military said it detected multiple short-range ballistic missiles launched from Pyongyang and denounced it as a 'provocation'. This came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for 'exponentially' boosting the country's nuclear arsenal.

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  Meet 40-year-old Japanese entrepreneur who claims 30 minutes of sleep a day has doubled his lifespan

  September 05, 2024 23:33 IST

  Daisuke Hori, a Japanese entrepreneur, claims he has maintained high productivity by sleeping only 30-45 minutes daily for 12 years. He attributes his success to the quality of sleep rather than its length, arguing that strategic habits, like exercise and diet, help sustain focus.

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  Typhoon Shanshan brings heavy rain and floods in Japan; six killed, services hit | VIDEO

  World | August 30, 2024 15:45 IST

  Typhoon Shanshan is moving slowly towards the Shikoku island, bringing heavy rain and floods that have killed six people so far and cut off power to 250,000 households. Travel services have been suspended and factories also shut down operations on Friday.

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  Japan issues emergency storm warning as Kyushu prepares for Typhoon Shanshan, 1 killed | VIDEO

  World | August 28, 2024 23:15 IST

  Japan is bracing for "very strong" Typhoon Shanshan, which is approaching towards Kyushu with wind speeds of 180 kmph and gusts of upto 252 kmph. Over 800,000 residents in Kagoshima Prefecture have been ordered to evacuate as the typhoon is expected to bring floods and landslides.

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  India-Japan 2+2 ministerial meeting begins, Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh highlight deepening ties

  World | August 20, 2024 21:44 IST

  Japanese foreign and defence ministers Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara had met with PM Narendra Modi on Monday, where they underscored the deepening relations between the two countries. PM Modi highlighted Japan's important role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

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  Japan all set to pick its next Prime Minister: Who could succeed Fumio Kishida?

  Explainers | August 14, 2024 13:11 IST

  Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced to step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support. Here are some possible contenders to replace him when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership poll.

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  Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down amid series of scandals, not to run for re-election

  World | August 14, 2024 9:07 IST

  Fumio Kishida to quit politics: Local election losses earlier in the year eroded his clout, and LDP lawmakers have voiced the need for a fresh face ahead of the next general election.

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  Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | DETAILS

  World | August 10, 2024 23:43 IST

  A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory near the southern coast of Kyushu. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:42 pm local time near Miyazaki, Japan, reported by the United States Geological Survey.

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  Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

  World | August 09, 2024 18:30 IST

  The earthquake struck at 7.57 pm, measured at a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in western Kanagawa Prefecture.

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  Nagasaki Day 2024: 79 years of atomic bombing; All you need to know about history and significance

  World | August 09, 2024 18:07 IST

  Nagasaki Day is celebrated on August 9 every year to mark the anniversary of the devastating nuclear attack by the US on the Japanese city during World War II, killing over 70,000 people. Friday's ceremony in Nagasaki was marked with the absence of Western envoys due to Israel's exclusion.

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  Strong earthquake measuring 7.1 hits southern Japan's Kyushu, tsunami advisory issued

  World | August 08, 2024 15:48 IST

  The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory, predicting waves of up to 1 metre (3.3 feet) along the southern coast of Kyushu and nearby island of Shikoku. The tremor struck near the eastern coast of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu.

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  QUAD leaders' strong message to China: 'No country should dominate others, competition should be...'

  World | July 29, 2024 17:07 IST

  During their meeting, the foreign ministers of the Quad countries emphasised the importance of maintaining a free and open rules-based international order. They also underscored the need to uphold principles such as freedom, human rights, democratic values, and sovereignty.

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  Jaishankar 'catches up' with Secretary Blinken, Donald Lu who critcised PM Modi for his Russia visit

  World | July 28, 2024 16:12 IST

  On Sunday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo, Japan's capital, where they discussed a broad spectrum of regional and global issues.

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  US President Biden 'committed to attending' QUAD Summit in India, says White House

  World | July 26, 2024 9:56 IST

  India was scheduled to host the Quad leaders' summit in January this year, but postponed it as Biden was busy preparing for his re-election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended last year's summit in Hiroshima, Japan on May 20.

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  Why is Japan's population declining for 15 consecutive years? EXPLAINED in numbers

  Explainers | July 25, 2024 14:48 IST

  Japan's population has been declining since it reached 127 million in 2009, with births reaching a record low last year. The number of births in 2023 reached a record low at 730,000, while deaths in Japan also reached a record high at 1.58 million.

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  Japan's population declines for 15th consecutive year, birth rates hit a record low

  World | July 25, 2024 10:09 IST

  Japan's population peaked at 127 million in 2009 and has been declining ever since, with low birth rates and high mortality rates. Surveys show young Japanese are reluctant to marry and have children due to bleak job prospects and high cost-of-living.

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  'Crazy bhai': Roads in Japan play music when you drive over them | WATCH

  Trending | July 19, 2024 14:53 IST

  Travel vlogger explores Japan's 'Melody Roads' where specially designed roads play music as you drive over them! The video showcases the unique experience and has sparked a fun debate online.

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  After China's T-shirts, Japan recreates assassination bid on Trump in JoJo-styled anime | WATCH

  World | July 17, 2024 12:33 IST

  Trump was targeted in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, where a bullet grazed past his ear in a near-fatal attack. A few days later, the internet was left stunned after seeing Trump's iconic post-attack photo on T-shirts in Chinese markets.