2024-06-10 22:36:00
In light of the growing presence of countries in the Global South, the government has for the first time compiled a policy proposal to strengthen collaboration. Recognizing that it is essential to build a strategic relationship in which we can grow together, we are emphasizing our stance to develop multi-layered economic diplomacy and promote investment and trade.
2024-06-10 22:04:00
In the case in which the former head of the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters' public safety department was arrested for allegedly mailing and leaking internal documents to a writer, the former head made a comment on the 10th, and in a letter he sent, the police officer's voyeurism incident was revealed by a former detective. Regarding the content that was written to the effect that the matter was covered up at the direction of the police chief, he said, ``There was no grudge or intent to cause trouble.It was the prefectural police chief who ordered the cover-up, but only a few people knew about it.'' He explained that he had used someone else's name out of fear of being found out.
2024-06-10 22:03:00
The Ministry of Defense of Russia's ally Belarus announced on the 10th that it is participating in Russian military exercises that simulate the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This is the first time Belarus has participated in a tactical nuclear weapons exercise, and it is expected that the conflict with the West will become even more intense.
2024-06-10 22:00:00
Ukrainian authorities announced on the 9th that a state-of-the-art Russian military fighter jet parked at an air base in southern Russia was damaged in an attack. Ukraine claims this is the "first time in history" that a fighter jet has been damaged.
2024-06-10 21:53:00
In response to an increase in volcanic earthquakes since late May at Mt. Yakedake, on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, the Japan Meteorological Agency has dispatched officials to the area from the 11th to strengthen monitoring of volcanic activity and prevent climbers from climbing the mountain. urges you to be careful.
2024-06-10 21:46:00
Following the results of the European Parliament elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the House of Commons, and with elections to be held at the end of this month, people in Paris are worried that far-right parties will maintain their current momentum. There were voices questioning the decision.
2024-06-10 21:06:00
In Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture, the words and actions of a city council member who belongs to the political group "Tsubasa no To" have become a problem, and on the 10th, the city council decided to implement political measures such as saying that councilors should not cause fear to other people with their words or dissemination of information. The proposed ethics ordinance was passed with a majority vote.
2024-06-10 21:04:00
A suspicious small boat entered the mouth of a river that flows through urban areas in northern Taiwan, including Taipei, and Taiwanese authorities arrested the Chinese man on board and are investigating the motive and background.
2024-06-10 20:47:00
A retrial of a former death row inmate who had already been executed in the so-called "Iizuka Incident" in which two elementary school girls were murdered in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 32 years ago. Dissatisfied, the defense team filed an immediate appeal to the Fukuoka High Court on the 10th.
2024-06-10 20:44:00
Last month, a 94-year-old woman was found unconscious in a house in Higashiosaka, Osaka, and later died. Police have accused her eldest son, a 58-year-old lawyer, of assaulting her by hitting her and causing her death. He was arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm.
2024-06-10 19:33:00
On the 10th, Kagoshima City issued guidance to the nursery school after a 21-year-old nursery school teacher was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly cutting a boy with a knife at a certified nursery school in Kagoshima City. We conducted an audit and interviewed officials at the nursery school regarding the situation at the time. Meanwhile, the nursery school will soon set up an investigation committee to investigate the situation in detail.
2024-06-10 19:30:00
Support ratings for each party in June. "Liberal Democratic Party" 25.5%, "Constitutional Democratic Party" 9.5%, "Japan Restoration Party" 3.6%, "Komeito" 2.4%, "Communist Party" 3.0%, "People's Democratic Party" 1.1%, "Reiwa" 1.4% said ``Shinsengumi,'' 0.3% said ``Social Democratic Party,'' 0.2% said ``participation parties,'' 0.3% said ``a party created by everyone,'' and 44.0% said ``I don't particularly support any political party.''
2024-06-10 19:06:00
A condominium in Tokyo's Kunitachi City, which was due to be handed over next month, is expected to be demolished due to the impact on the surrounding area, and there are various opinions in the local community. On the other hand, the operator stated in an interview that it will take all possible measures, including financial compensation, based on the individual circumstances of the policyholder. Why did such an unusual situation arise? Let's take a look at the history so far.
2024-06-10 19:04:00
Due to the increasing number of people living alone and the weakening of family ties, an increasing number of people do not have relatives to take over their bodies and cremate them after they die. Unclaimed bodies are cremated by local governments, but an NHK survey of 109 local governments across the country found that over the past five years, there have been at least 14 cases of troubles such as relatives showing up and receiving complaints after cremation. I found out that it was. We will provide a detailed explanation of the current situation revealed through the questionnaire survey and the actual situation in each region we interviewed.
2024-06-10 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, the number of people who said they "support" the Kishida cabinet dropped 3 points from the May survey to 21%, the lowest since the Kishida cabinet was inaugurated. On the other hand, the number of people who answered "I do not support" increased by 5 points to 60%.
2024-06-10 18:54:00
Following the arrest of a suspect on probation who was receiving support for murdering a male probation officer in Otsu City, the Ministry of Justice said that probation officers across the country do not have to worry about their safety. In order to confirm whether this is the case, we decided to conduct interviews regarding all cases.
2024-06-10 18:52:00
Former House of Representatives member Koki Kobayashi (80) has announced his intention to run in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, which will be counted next month.
2024-06-10 18:47:00
The candidates for the presidential election to be held in Iran on the 28th of this month have been decided, and the campaign has begun. Concerning the qualification screening of candidates, the disqualification of leading candidates from reform and moderate groups who place emphasis on dialogue with Europe and the United States has caused a stir in the country, with reports questioning the nature of the screening process. Masu.
2024-06-10 18:43:00
For the first time, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case in which former members and their families of the former Unification Church asked for the donations they paid to the church to be returned. The first and second instance courts dismissed the lawsuit because the former believer had previously written a memorandum stating that he would not ask the church for a refund, but the lawsuit was dismissed by the former believers, but the lawsuit was filed as necessary to change the verdict. , the Supreme Court may review the decision.
2024-06-10 18:16:00
For those of you who received a bonus, have you checked your statement? The fixed tax reduction started in June, and I was shown how my payment statement had changed. How do you feel about the tax reduction? What will the tax reduction be used for? On the other hand, some companies that will be paying salaries have voiced concerns about the response.
2024-06-10 17:49:00
On the evening of the 10th, a fire broke out at a store and residence in Nishinari Ward, Osaka, about 1 km south of Tsutenkaku, a tourist attraction in Osaka, and efforts to extinguish the fire are still ongoing.
2024-06-10 17:48:00
The first step in selecting a disposal site for the so-called "nuclear waste" generated by nuclear power generation, a "literature survey," began on the 10th in Genkai Town, Saga Prefecture. This is the third case in Japan to be investigated, following Suttsu Town and Kamenai Village in Hokkaido.
2024-06-10 17:41:00
Keidanren has called on the government to promptly amend the laws necessary to introduce ``selective separate surnames'', arguing that the current system that does not allow married couples to have separate surnames could pose a business risk for companies as women's participation in the workforce expands. We have put together a list of recommendations that should be taken.
2024-06-10 16:45:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that the El Niño phenomenon, which is thought to affect the world's weather, "appears to have come to an end." The Pacific anticyclone is expected to strengthen near Japan, making it easier for warm, humid air to flow in, and the average temperature this summer is expected to be higher than normal.
2024-06-10 16:21:00
Stock prices rose on the 10th, the start of the week, in response to the depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
2024-06-10 16:12:00
The Japanese camellia, which appears at the beginning of ``The Tale of the Heike'' and is likened to the ``Sara Twin Flower,'' which symbolizes the transience of the world, is now in full bloom at temples in Kyoto City.
2024-06-10 16:08:00
This month, a male employee was burned by hot air blowing out of a bucket left at a golf driving range in Matsubara City, Osaka. Police investigated the incident and found that the bucket contained gasoline. There was a paper written on the side of the bucket saying something like ``To the President,'' so police are investigating the possibility that someone may have placed it there with the intention of causing harm.
2024-06-10 15:20:00
The May Economy Watcher survey, which asked working people how they felt about the economy, found that there were concerns that rising prices would push down consumption, and the index showing the current state of the economy was lower than the previous month for three consecutive months. .
2024-06-10 14:39:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the final game of the three-game series against the Yankees on the 9th and had one two-base hit, but his team lost.
2024-06-10 14:34:00
The Japan Art Academy Award ceremony, which is given to people who have made outstanding achievements in the field of art, was held in Tokyo with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in attendance.
2024-06-10 14:25:00
On the 9th, pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Major League Blue Jays was caught in a rare situation where his teammate's attack interfered with his defense, even though he did not participate in the game.
2024-06-10 13:57:00
On the afternoon of the 10th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at Mazda's headquarters in Fuchu-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, due to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. started. Due to this issue, on-site inspections have been conducted at all five companies by the 10th.
2024-06-10 13:45:00
According to the Oita Prefectural Police Headquarters, an elderly woman was stabbed by a man at a commercial facility in Hita City around 11:30 a.m. on the 10th. The woman had been stabbed in the neck area with what appeared to be a knife, and she was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after. Police say the man suspected of stabbing the woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are investigating the circumstances at the time in detail. The site is located near JR Hita Station, in an area lined with stores.
2024-06-10 13:13:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 10th, the beginning of the week, there was a move to sell the yen as expectations that the US would cut interest rates early had receded, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the low 157 yen level to the dollar. Masu.
2024-06-10 12:21:00
In a case in which a 35-year-old suspect on probation was arrested for killing a male probation officer who was receiving support at a residence in Otsu City, an SNS account that appeared to belong to the suspect posted a message to the probation officer last year. I noticed that there was a post that appeared to be dissatisfied. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
2024-06-10 11:55:00
The government has compiled a report examining the response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The company cited the time it took to assess the damage and transport supplies as an issue, and plans to improve its response by using the latest technology such as unmanned aerial vehicles.
2024-06-10 11:50:00
The centrist former Defense Minister Gantz, a member of Israel's wartime cabinet, announced on the 9th that he would be withdrawing from the wartime cabinet, raising concerns that the far-right will gain more influence within the Netanyahu administration and deepen divisions within the country. will be done.
2024-06-10 11:17:00
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will dissolve France's lower house of parliament and hold elections at the end of this month, as far-right parties are expected to win by a landslide in the European Parliament elections. President Macron appears to be aiming to win the national election and curb the influence of far-right parties, but local media have called it a ``dangerous gamble.''
2024-06-10 10:18:00
On the 10th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began an on-site inspection of Honda's headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo, in response to an issue in which five companies, including automobile manufacturers, were committing fraud in obtaining the "type designation" necessary for mass production of automobiles. I did. This is the fourth company to be inspected for this issue.
2024-06-10 10:16:00
The men's singles final of the French Open tennis tournament was held on the 9th, with Carlos Alcaraz of Spain winning the tournament for the first time by defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany with a set count of 3-2.
2024-06-10 10:00:00
The revised value of GDP (gross domestic product) from January to March this year has been revised upward from the preliminary figure of -2.0% announced last month, with an annualized real growth rate of -1.8%.
2024-06-10 07:05:00
In the European Parliament elections, which will determine important policies of the European Union, right-wing and far-right parties that are skeptical of the EU are expected to gain more seats. In France, where far-right parties are expected to win by a landslide, elections will be held soon after President Macron announced that he would dissolve the lower house of parliament.
2024-06-10 07:04:00
On the night of the 9th, a 57-year-old woman was slashed with a knife on the street near JR Yokohama Station, and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police arrested a 33-year-old male suspect who turned himself in at a nearby police box on suspicion of murder, and are investigating the details of the incident.
2024-06-10 05:23:00
The revised Immigration Control Law, which revised the rules for deportation and detention of foreigners, will come into effect on the 10th. This includes making people who have applied for refugee status for the third time or more subject to deportation, and while the aim is to prevent the abuse of applications and provide prompt relief to those who should be protected, it also aims to reduce the transparency of examinations. Issues such as security have also been pointed out.
2024-06-10 05:12:00
Substantive deliberations on the bill submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party to revise the Political Funds Control Act will begin on the 10th in the House of Councilors. While the Liberal Democratic Party plans to demonstrate the effectiveness of the bill through a question-and-answer session and pass it into law next week, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan argues that the bill is inadequate because the authority and timing of its establishment to check the spending of "policy activity expenses" have not been clarified. I am asking for a review.
2024-06-10 04:54:00
The Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting this week. As the yen remains historically weak, the meeting is expected to examine the impact of the weak yen on prices, as well as discuss how and when to reduce government bond purchases in order to move away from large-scale easing. .
2024-06-10 01:52:00
In relation to the issue in which the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission is considering recommending administrative sanctions against three banks and securities firms under the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group for sharing non-public information about client companies without permission, interviews with people involved have revealed that the amount of client information shared in violation of laws and regulations appears to be more than 10 cases involving multiple companies. In some cases, client companies noticed that information had been leaked during interactions with the securities firms and pointed it out.
