2024-07-13 23:09:00
Regarding the United States and South Korea's approval of new guidelines on nuclear strategy, North Korea's Defense Ministry made clear its confrontational stance toward the two countries, saying, "If we do not stop our provocative actions, we will pay an unimaginable price."
2024-07-13 22:56:00
Renho, who came in third in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, has made it clear that she is not considering running in national elections at this time regarding her future political activities.
2024-07-13 22:47:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi, who is currently visiting Southeast Asia, met with reporters in Thailand on the evening of the 13th and expressed his intention to hold the party convention at the end of September this year, when his term as leader will expire, and to step down in principle without continuing in his position.
2024-07-13 22:17:00
The Japanese national rugby team played their second test match of the year in Sendai on the night of the 13th, losing 23 to 25 to the Georgia national team. For Eddie Jones, who returned to the head coaching post of the Japanese national team for the first time in nine years, this was his second test match loss in a row, following last month's loss to England.
2024-07-13 20:39:00
In New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, riots by indigenous people broke out in May, and even now two months later, sporadic clashes continue and the nighttime curfew has not been lifted. The unstable situation has led to a sharp decline in the number of tourists from overseas, including Japan, which has had a major impact on the country's main industry, tourism.
2024-07-13 19:49:00
The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes on the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis on the 13th, and Gaza health authorities announced that at least 71 people were killed. Israeli media reported that the airstrike targeted a commander of the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic organization Hamas.
2024-07-13 18:54:00
The town of Kohoku in Saga Prefecture issued evacuation information to 3,719 households and 9,581 people throughout the town at 5 p.m., citing an increased risk of disasters due to heavy rain. This corresponds to level 3 of the five-level heavy rain warning system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-07-13 18:46:00
A female police officer in her 20s who was enrolled in the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Police Academy hit her head during judo training in July and died on the 13th. The Kyoto Prefectural Police are investigating whether the training was conducted appropriately.
2024-07-13 18:06:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, rain is getting stronger mainly in Kyushu, and there is a risk of a linear rain band forming in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture from the morning to the afternoon of the 14th, causing heavy rain. Please be on guard against landslides and river flooding, and stay in a safe place.
2024-07-13 17:34:00
On the 13th, Japan's women's national soccer team, "Nadeshiko Japan," played against Ghana in their final domestic warm-up match before the Paris Olympics and won handily 4-0.
2024-07-13 17:29:00
On the morning of the 13th, a woman in her 50s who is believed to have lived in an apartment in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was found dead. A woman in her 70s was also found unconscious in the room. Police believe the two to be daughter and mother, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-07-13 16:42:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a rehearsal on the 13th ahead of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, a gathering of leaders from Japan and South Pacific countries and regions to be held in Tokyo next week.
2024-07-13 16:24:00
A private think tank conducted a survey of bus operators across the country to investigate the impact of the so-called "2024 problem." The results showed that approximately 70% of operators responded that their number of employees had decreased by more than 10% compared to four years ago, highlighting the reality of a shortage of bus drivers and other personnel.
2024-07-13 15:16:00
American media outlet Bloomberg reported that businessman Elon Musk, who has not yet clearly indicated which candidate he would support in the U.S. presidential election, has donated money to an organization supporting former President Trump.
2024-07-13 15:03:00
Matsuki Kuo, captain of FC Tokyo in the J1 soccer league, will be leaving the team to complete the necessary procedures and preparations for an overseas transfer.
2024-07-13 15:01:00
According to Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, three people were found at the site of the landslide, and one woman was confirmed dead. The house that was swept into by the landslide was home to a husband in his 90s, his wife in her 80s, and their son in his 40s, who are unable to be contacted. Police are rushing to confirm their identities.
2024-07-13 13:59:00
On the 12th, Chicago Cubs player Seiya Suzuki played against the Cardinals in Major League Baseball and recorded a hit in four consecutive games, leading to the team's victory and their fifth consecutive win.
2024-07-13 13:45:00
In a summit declaration, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) criticized North Korea for providing military support to Russia, to which the North Korean Foreign Ministry responded by saying it "condemns in the strongest terms."
2024-07-13 13:03:00
President Biden, who is under pressure to withdraw from the US presidential election, spoke in the Midwestern state of Michigan, where a fierce battle is expected, and reiterated his intention to continue the election campaign. He hopes to dispel concerns about himself through election rallies and other events.
2024-07-13 12:38:00
In the United States, actor Alec Baldwin was charged with manslaughter for shooting a staff member on a film set three years ago. A court in the western state of New Mexico ruled that the investigating authorities had deliberately concealed evidence, and the trial was terminated midway.
2024-07-13 12:27:00
In the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election, clips of street speeches and videos posted by candidate camps were widely spread on social media. There were some candidates whose "cut-out videos" posted by their supporters were spread far more than the official accounts of the candidates themselves... On the other hand, some experts have pointed out some points to be careful about when using social media.
2024-07-13 11:58:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers hit an earned two-base hit in a game against the Tigers on the 12th, ending the team's losing streak at four.
2024-07-13 11:43:00
Kadokawa, a major publishing company that has been hit by system failures and data leaks due to cyber attacks, has confirmed that 473 cases of malicious dissemination of the leaked information on the internet and social media have been identified, and has revealed that it is in the process of requesting the deletion of such posts.
2024-07-13 11:17:00
According to a summary by the Tokyo Fire Department, there were 107 fires involving products using lithium-ion batteries in Tokyo in the six months through June, nearly 30 more than the same period last year.
2024-07-13 09:35:00
The ninth Diamond League track and field event was held in Monaco on the 12th, and in the women's javelin, Haruka Kitaguchi threw 65.21 meters, a new personal best for this season, to win the title, giving her a boost in her quest to win a medal at the Paris Olympics.
2024-07-13 09:04:00
The second round of the fourth overseas major women's golf tournament was held in France on the 12th. With the tournament suspended due to bad weather, Ayaka Furue improved her score by six strokes after 13 holes and moved into the provisional lead with a total of 12 under par.
2024-07-13 09:01:00
Kenta Maeda, a pitcher for the Tigers in Major League Baseball who has been moved from a starter to a relief pitcher, told reporters, "I'll just have to work hard to get back into the starting lineup."
2024-07-13 08:59:00
After launch, the flagship rocket "Falcon 9" of the American space development company "SpaceX" experienced an abnormality and was unable to reach the planned orbit, resulting in a failed launch. This is the first failure since 2016, and the company is currently investigating the exact cause.
2024-07-13 08:10:00
The annual Japan Festival began on the 12th in Brazil, a South American country home to the world's largest Japanese community, and has been bustling with people coming to enjoy the traditional culture and local cuisine of each region.
2024-07-13 07:53:00
On the 12th, Major League Baseball announced the top 20 players who had the highest uniform sales in the first half of this season, with Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani coming in first.
2024-07-13 07:09:00
Amid a wave of calls for US President Biden to withdraw from the election campaign, the Democratic Party's top House of Representatives representative met with President Biden and revealed that he directly conveyed the thoughts of the lawmakers who had been listening to him. It has not been revealed how President Biden responded, and attention is focused on how the situation develops.
2024-07-13 07:06:00
The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union that is stepping up regulation of major IT companies, has given a provisional opinion that Twitter's blue X verification mark violates EU law by misleading users about the trustworthiness of accounts.
2024-07-13 06:20:00
The UK Ministry of Defense has stated that the number of Russian soldiers killed or wounded in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine has exceeded 70,000 in the past two months, and that the UK will continue to intensify its offensive, even if it means taking many more casualties. Meanwhile, after attending the NATO summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his intention to further strengthen cooperation with supporting countries.
2024-07-13 05:45:00
The Ministry of Defense has taken disciplinary action against 218 people for violations and irregularities in relation to the disclosure of "specially designated secrets" related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances. As the Ministry of Defense is in the midst of a fundamental strengthening of defense capabilities with an investment of 43 trillion yen over five years, it will be questioned whether it can clarify the actual situation, take measures to prevent recurrence, and quickly rebuild the organization.
2024-07-13 05:37:00
Firefighters and police are continuing to search for three men and women who are believed to have been living in a house engulfed in mudslides that occurred on the mountain where Matsuyama Castle is located in the center of Matsuyama City early in the morning on the 12th. The search has continued through the night, but it is said to be difficult due to the large amount of mudslides.
2024-07-13 05:09:00
During a visit to Germany, Prime Minister Kishida met with Chancellor Scholz and, taking into account China's economic coercion in mind, the two leaders agreed to establish a new framework for consultation in the field of economic security, including building supply chains for critical minerals.
2024-07-13 02:14:00
At the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in the semi-finals of the men's wheelchair singles, 18-year-old world number one Kaito Oda was upset by a Spanish player with a set score of 1-2, failing to win the tournament for a second consecutive time.
