2024-02-24 22:56:00
Professional boxer Junto Nakatani competed in the WBC bantamweight title match held in Tokyo on the night of the 24th and won by technical knockout, making him a third-division champion.
2024-02-24 21:15:00
On the 24th, marking two years since Russia's military invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gave a speech to the nation at an airport near the capital, Kiiv, saying, ``Putin must be defeated. That is the only way to achieve peace.'' ” he appealed.
2024-02-24 20:24:00
Professional boxer Tsunenari Tanaka defeated a Mexican fighter 3-0 by decision in the WBO (World Boxing Organization) super flyweight championship match held in Tokyo on the night of the 24th, achieving a fourth-division title.
2024-02-24 19:26:00
Regarding the National Security Ordinance that the Hong Kong government is aiming to enact, the local Press Association has issued a written opinion stating that it may have a negative impact on press freedom.
2024-02-24 19:22:00
NHK's analysis of the routes of ships that have been sanctioned by the U.S. government for transporting Russian weapons has revealed that some Russian ships have recently been traveling to and from countries with deep ties, such as the Middle East. It has been confirmed that there is.
2024-02-24 18:54:00
Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida announced that he plans to spend an additional 100 billion yen from this fiscal year's contingency funds in order to accelerate recovery and reconstruction. The government plans to include working-age people who are having a difficult time rebuilding their homes to be eligible for support measures that will provide up to 3 million yen to elderly households affected by the disaster.
2024-02-24 18:48:00
The second round of the 5th match of the Kioh Tournament, one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Kanazawa City, and Sota Fujii (21), who is aiming for consecutive championship, defeated the challenger Takumi Ito 7-dan (21). I did. The first game, held in Toyama Prefecture, was a ``Jishogi'' game in which there was no chance of each player's ``balls'' being jammed, and as per the regulations, the game was a draw, making this one victory for Fujii's eight crowns.
2024-02-24 18:11:00
The professional baseball game, Yakult vs. Hanshin, was held in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture, with Yakult pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, the oldest player in the baseball world at 44 years old, and Hanshin, who won Central League MVP = Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year last season. Both starting pitchers, Shoki Murakami, showed stable pitching.
2024-02-24 17:45:00
Rui Hachimura of the NBA (American professional basketball team) Lakers started against the Spurs on the 23rd and contributed to the team's victory by scoring 17 points.
2024-02-24 17:11:00
It has been revealed that officials from the relevant ministries and agencies of the Japanese and Chinese governments began informal discussions last month regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The Japanese government hopes to hold discussions between experts from both countries and lead to the lifting of China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products.
2024-02-24 15:15:00
In the early hours of the 24th, a house burned down in Nishinoshima Town on the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture, and the bodies of two people were found in the burnt ruins. After the fire, it has been impossible to contact the two elderly parents and children living in this house, and police are currently investigating. On the 24th, there were a number of house fires in various places.
2024-02-24 14:57:00
Regarding the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, which has been dealing with issues regarding political funding parties by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, expressed his intention to request witnesses to be subpoenaed if the committee is not held in public.
2024-02-24 13:09:00
According to the police, just before 11 a.m. on the 24th, near the summit of Mt. Ibuki in Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, a climber said, ``A man in his 50s was unconscious and a woman in her 40s was injured.'' "There's someone there," a 911 call said. Police and fire departments are currently investigating.
2024-02-24 12:51:00
Sanrio Puroland, a theme park in Tama City, Tokyo, has been temporarily closed after receiving an email warning of a terrorist attack. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, no suspicious objects have been found so far.
2024-02-24 12:11:00
Kanazawa City has been delivering relief supplies donated by citizens and others to the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake since immediately after, but they are once again calling for donations as water and other supplies are running low.
2024-02-24 11:53:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, met with people living in evacuation centers, and expressed his intention to provide support so that those who wish can move into emergency temporary housing. Ta.
2024-02-24 11:50:00
The second round of the ``Kiou Tournament'', one of the eight major titles in Shogi, has begun in Kanazawa City, where Sota Fujii (21 years old) is challenged by Takumi Ito, 7-dan (21 years old). The game uses pieces found in a house that collapsed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake, and the man who provided the pieces is also visiting the venue to watch the game.
2024-02-24 11:16:00
A primary election will be held on the 24th in the southern state of South Carolina, the fourth state to select candidates for the opposition party and Republican Party for the US presidential election. Former U.N. Ambassador Haley is following former President Trump, and both sides held a rally the day before the election to appeal for support.
2024-02-24 11:10:00
Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations Security Council once again exchanged accusations between Russia and the West, which supports Ukraine. On the other hand, African countries affected by soaring food prices have expressed their desire for a swift resolution of the situation through negotiations, and differences in the positions of each country have come to light.
2024-02-24 10:59:00
During his visit to Panama, Foreign Minister Kamikawa announced the ``Latin America Diplomacy Initiative,'' a diplomatic guideline for strengthening cooperation with Latin American countries, and expressed his intention to deepen cooperation in areas such as maritime policy and gender in addition to the economy. Ta.
2024-02-24 09:41:00
The stock price of Nvidia, the American semiconductor giant, rose, and its market capitalization, which indicates the value of a company, at one point exceeded $2 trillion, or 300 trillion yen in Japanese yen, for the first time. Driven by the rapid expansion of the use of generative AI, the company has a market capitalization of over $2 trillion, making it the third largest company in the US stock market after IT giants Apple and Microsoft.
2024-02-24 08:35:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers took his third actual batting practice at a training camp in Arizona.
2024-02-24 08:06:00
In the New York stock market on the 23rd, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose slightly due to optimism about the future of corporate performance, and the closing price was $39,131.53, an increase of $62.42 from the previous day, a record high for the second consecutive day. The highest value has been updated. The S&P 500 stock index, which is calculated using the stock prices of 500 major companies, also hit a new all-time high. Following the company's recent financial results announcement, investors have become more optimistic about the future of the company's business performance, and the number of buying orders has increased, causing stock prices to continue to trend upward.
2024-02-24 07:17:00
24 days marks six months since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant began releasing treated water into the ocean. Although three releases have been made so far, the levels of tritium detected around the nuclear power plant are well below TEPCO's voluntary standards. On the other hand, troubles have been occurring one after another in the process of treating contaminated water, and local authorities and others are paying close attention to TEPCO's safety management. In addition, China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products in response to the release of the products has been prolonged and the impact has grown, making it a challenge for seafood businesses to find alternative export destinations and new sales destinations to China.
2024-02-24 06:47:00
The 24th marks two years since Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine. While the Russian military is increasing its military strength and intensifying its offensive, the Ukrainian military is unable to proceed as planned due to factors such as stagnant support from the West, and it is expected that the difficult situation for Ukraine will continue. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 24th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)
2024-02-24 06:44:00
On the 23rd, Commander Oreshchuk of the Ukrainian Air Force announced on social media that he had shot down a Russian A50 early warning and control aircraft, and posted a video of an object bursting into flames in the sky.
2024-02-24 06:30:00
The second game of the "Kioh Tournament," one of the eight major shogi titles, will be held in Kanazawa City on the 24th. Sota Fujii (21), who is aiming for consecutive championships, expressed his condolences to the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 23rd, and said, ``I will do my best to show shogi that the people in the disaster area can enjoy.'' I want to do my best," he said with enthusiasm.
2024-02-24 06:08:00
Voting for the primary election will begin on the night of the 24th Japan time in South Carolina, the fourth state in the southern state to select candidates for the opposition party and Republican Party for the fall US presidential election. The focus is on whether former President Trump, who has been winning consecutive races so far, will be able to win in former United Nations Ambassador Haley's home state and make a big step toward securing the party's nomination.
2024-02-24 05:21:00
The world's largest contract manufacturing company for semiconductors, Taiwan's TSMC, has completed construction of Japan's first factory in Kumamoto Prefecture and will begin full-scale operations by the end of this year. The company is also planning to build a second factory, and the government is providing huge amounts of support to attract the increasingly important semiconductor industry.
