Main news(2024/06/02)
OPEC+ ministerial meeting agrees to extend framework for coordinated production cuts until the end of next year
2024-06-02 22:14:00
OPEC+, which is made up of major oil producing countries such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, held a ministerial meeting on the 2nd and extended the framework for coordinated production cuts, which had been scheduled to be implemented until the end of this year, until the end of next year in order to stabilize the crude oil market. announced that they had come to an agreement.
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New proposal to halt fighting in Gaza Strip draws opposition from several Israeli ministers
2024-06-02 22:07:00
There are tensions within the coalition government, with several Israeli ministers objecting to a new proposal announced by US President Biden regarding the suspension of fighting in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. The conflict remains clear, and it remains unclear whether negotiations will resume and make progress.
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Record-breaking heat in India; at least 46 people killed last month, including election workers
2024-06-02 21:58:00
In India, a heatwave has caused record high temperatures in some parts of the country, with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.Local media reported that at least 46 people died in the past month, and voting procedures for the general election were delayed. It is reported that many workers have also died.
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Track and Field Fuse Sprint Men's 100m Ryuichiro Sakai 3rd place Ryota Suzuki 2nd consecutive victory
2024-06-02 20:57:00
The Fuse Sprint, a competition for Japan's top short-distance track and field athletes, was held in Tottori City, and Ryuichiro Sakai, who won last year's Japan Championship, finished third in the men's 100m with a time of 10.12 seconds.
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President Zelenskiy urges “participation in peace summit” at Asian Security Conference
2024-06-02 19:54:00
President Zelenskiy of Ukraine gave a speech at the Asian Security Conference and called on all countries to participate in the Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June, in order to realize the peace plan he has advocated. He also criticized China, which is strengthening its ties with Russia, claiming that it is ``encouraging other countries not to participate in the peace summit.''
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North Korea “balloons filled with garbage” South Korea “North Korea will start taking intolerable measures”
2024-06-02 19:20:00
In response to North Korea's continued provocations, such as sending balloons filled with garbage and filth to the South Korean side, the South Korean presidential office held a meeting and confirmed that the North would initiate measures that would be intolerable. did. A senior official at the presidential palace has not ruled out resuming propaganda broadcasts aimed at North Korea using loud speakers near the Military Demarcation Line, which have been suspended since 2018.
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Japan-U.S.-Korea Defense Ministerial Meeting Towards institutionalization of security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
2024-06-02 19:12:00
The defense ministers' meeting between Japan, the United States, and South Korea was held in Singapore. In order to contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the three countries appear to have agreed to institutionalize security cooperation such as information sharing and joint training.
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Attractions also automatically stop at the same time due to ``instantaneous voltage drop'' in Kanto
2024-06-02 18:24:00
According to TEPCO Power Grid, around 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd, a phenomenon known as an ``instantaneous voltage drop'' occurred across a wide area of the Kanto region due to the effects of lightning. The voltage drop occurred in six prefectures: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Gunma, and Tochigi. At around 3:30 p.m., multiple attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture automatically stopped. According to the operating company, there was a momentary power outage in the park during this time.
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People with eating disorders say, “Information on SNS is one of the causes” at awareness event
2024-06-02 17:56:00
An event was held in Tokyo to raise awareness about eating disorders, with people suffering from eating disorders saying that information on social media is one of the causes of eating disorders in young people, and encouraging them to learn how to accept the information. emphasized its importance.
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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi ``determined to be reborn'' in amending the Political Funds Control Law
2024-06-02 16:49:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi stated, ``We will definitely pass the new amendment bill in the current Diet session and move forward with our efforts with the determination to be reborn as a new party.'' He emphasized his intention to advance party reform.
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Professional baseball Yakult Masanori Ishikawa wins 23 consecutive years since his rookie year, first in history
2024-06-02 16:47:00
Yakult pitcher Masanori Ishikawa, the oldest player in professional baseball at 44 years old, scored his first win of the season against Rakuten held at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi on June 2nd, making him the first player in history to win 23 games since his rookie year. We won consecutive years.
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Ishikawa Wajima NPO-based house open to children to play and enjoy
2024-06-02 15:42:00
In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, temporary housing has been set up in plazas and school grounds, reducing the number of places children can play.As a result, an NPO supporting the affected areas has set up a base in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The house was opened to the public, and the children gathered enjoyed a variety of games.
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Cubs Seiya Suzuki hits home run with bases loaded for the first time in his third year in the Major Leagues
2024-06-02 15:40:00
Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Baseball Cubs started the game against the Reds on June 1st, and showed great performance with two hits and four RBIs, including his first home run with the bases loaded in his third year in the Major Leagues. The team ended their losing streak with 3 points.
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Defense Minister Kihara meets with Ukrainian Defense Minister and conveys his thoughts on continuing support
2024-06-02 15:33:00
During his visit to Singapore, Defense Minister Kihara met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov and stated, ``Russia's series of outrageous acts are shaking the foundations of the international order and cannot be tolerated in any way,'' and he will continue to cooperate with the international community. We expressed our intention to continue to provide as much support as possible while working together.
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Miyazaki motor paraglider falls into sea; man unconscious and in critical condition
2024-06-02 15:13:00
Around noon on the 2nd, a motor paraglider fell into the sea in Miyazaki City, and a man on board was found unconscious and in critical condition. Police are investigating the details of what happened at the time.
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Japanese and U.S. defense ministers meet to confirm smoother cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, etc.
2024-06-02 14:58:00
Defense Minister Kihara, who is visiting Singapore, is meeting with US Secretary of Defense Austin. The agreement is expected to confirm that cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military will be smoother in order to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance.
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China's unmanned lunar probe “successfully lands on the far side of the moon” state media
2024-06-02 13:22:00
China's unmanned lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the moon on the morning of June 2, state media reported. The aim is to collect rocks from the far side of the moon over a two-day period starting June 2nd and bring them back to Earth, and if successful, it will be the first time in the world.
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Ishikawa Suzu Elementary school students parade around temporary housing in the schoolyard
2024-06-02 13:00:00
Elementary school students in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, held a drum parade around temporary housing in the schoolyard while playing musical instruments to cheer up the victims.
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Rice planting with Shohei Otani and “rice field art” drawn by deco pins Iwate
2024-06-02 12:41:00
On the 2nd, rice planting was held in his hometown of Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, in an attempt to depict Major League Baseball's Dodgers' player Shohei Otani with colored rice in "rice field art."
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Dodgers Shohei Otani steals his 100th base in Major League Baseball
2024-06-02 12:29:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Rockies on June 1st as the No. 2 designated hitter, and after getting on base with a walk in the third inning, he moved to second base and hit the 14th ball of the season. He stole his 100th base in the league. Ichiro, who played for the Mariners, ranks first in total stolen bases among Japanese players who played in the Major Leagues, with 509, and second place goes to Kazuo Matsui, who played for the Mets, with 102.
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Saitama Kawaguchi taxi shooting suspect borrows Shinkansen fare from an acquaintance while fleeing
2024-06-02 12:24:00
After the suspect arrested in the shooting incident of a taxi driver in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, whose face was made public as a wanted list, he told an acquaintance in Fukushima Prefecture, where he had fled, ``My face has appeared on the news. In an interview with the police, it was learned that he had borrowed money for the Shinkansen train to return to Saitama, saying, ``I have to go home.'' The police are currently investigating the details of the incident, as he also called the police station saying he was on his way.
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Asian Security Council Chinese Defense Minister visits Taiwan, keeping the US in mind
2024-06-02 12:21:00
At the Asian Security Conference being held in Singapore, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun gave a speech, referring to Taiwan, where China is increasing military pressure, and saying, ``Those who try to separate Taiwan from China will surely self-destruct.'' The United States, which was increasing its involvement, was kept in mind.
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China Coast Guard transmits location information near the Japan-China halfway line, increasing navigation activity
2024-06-02 11:55:00
As China strengthens its maritime expansion, one of the largest ships of the China Coast Guard is increasingly transmitting its position information and sailing near the Japan-China halfway line in the East China Sea, a move that could be called a demonstration. I understand that. The Japan Coast Guard is keeping a close eye on it, as it appears to be aimed at increasing its presence in the sea.
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Liberal Democratic Party former digital minister Hirai donates to branch of political party he represents and receives tax break
2024-06-02 11:28:00
Former Digital Minister Hirai of the Liberal Democratic Party appeared on a commercial TV program and explained that he had received an income tax reduction by donating his own funds to the branch of the political party he represented, but that this was not a violation of the law.
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Vote in Mexican presidential election, likely to be the first female president
2024-06-02 11:11:00
In Mexico, Central America, the presidential election will be held once every six years on the 2nd. The two leading candidates are both women, making it highly likely that we will have the first female president.
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U.S. Women's Open Golf Round 3 Hinako Shibuno placed 4th, 2 strokes behind the leader
2024-06-02 10:08:00
The third round of the U.S. Women's Open, an overseas major for women's golf, was held in Pennsylvania on June 1st, and Hinako Shibuno improved her score by four points to take 4th place with a total of 3 under and 2 strokes behind the leader. I moved up in rank.
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Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi loses pitcher with 6 runs, the most this season, 5th loss
2024-06-02 10:04:00
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Major League Baseball Blue Jays started against the Pirates, but pitched until the middle of the 6th inning and was the losing pitcher, giving up 6 runs, the most this season, resulting in his 5th loss.
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Real Madrid wins the European CL for the 15th time, breaking the record for the most times in the tournament
2024-06-02 07:46:00
Real Madrid defeated Dortmund 2-0 in the final of the European Champions League, winning the tournament for the 15th time.
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Boeing's new manned spacecraft launch postponed during countdown
2024-06-02 07:01:00
The launch of a new spacecraft being developed by American aircraft giant Boeing has been postponed at the last minute. The launch will be the first with astronauts on board as a test flight, and this is the second time since last month that the launch has been postponed midway through the countdown.
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Yu Darvish placed on injured list for second time this season, Padres announce
2024-06-02 06:40:00
Major League Baseball's Padres announced on the 1st that pitcher Yu Darvish has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to soreness in the groin of his left foot. Darvish has been placed on the injured list for the second time this season, following in mid-April, and the period will be retroactive to the 30th of last month.
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East to Northern Japan: Atmospheric instability tomorrow, watch out for gusty winds and heavy rain
2024-06-02 06:20:00
Due to the effects of cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere, atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable in eastern and northern Japan. The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue for three days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and localized heavy rain.
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“North Korea releases balloons of garbage and filth again” South Korean military announces
2024-06-02 06:05:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea has once again flown large numbers of balloons filled with garbage and filth into South Korea, following on from the end of last month. South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik criticized North Korea for ``a childish and low-level act,'' and called on North Korea to stop it immediately.
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Negotiations period extended due to unresolved gap in WHO's Pandemic Convention
2024-06-02 05:52:00
The final day of talks on the ``Pandemic Convention'' to strengthen infectious disease countermeasures globally, which was held at the annual general meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), reached its final day on the 1st. As the gap between the parties was not bridged, it was decided to extend the negotiation period by up to one year.
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Radar irradiation with South Korea confirms measures to prevent recurrence; seeks understanding to resume exchanges
2024-06-02 05:34:00
At the Japan-South Korea defense ministers' meeting held on the 1st, they confirmed measures to prevent a recurrence of the issue of radar irradiation of Self-Defense Forces aircraft six years ago, and decided to resume high-level exchanges between the Self-Defense Forces and the South Korean military, which had been interrupted since the incident. Matched. However, the facts that the South Korean side has not acknowledged remain untouched, and the Ministry of Defense intends to seek understanding of the need to strengthen cooperation through exchanges.
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President Zelenskiy's speech on the final day of the Asian Security Conference
2024-06-02 05:16:00
The Asian Security Conference being held in Singapore will reach its final day on the 2nd. At the conference, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine will attend the meeting for the first time and give a speech, as well as meet with US Secretary of Defense Austin and others, and is expected to appeal for further military support.
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