Main news(2024/08/27)
Evacuation orders issued to 14,429 households in some areas of Morioka City, Iwate
2024-08-27 22:57:00
Due to the heavy rains, Morioka City has issued evacuation orders to 14,429 households and 26,318 people in the Yamagishi, Nio, Sakurajo, Kagano, Jonan, and Toriyo districts at 10:30 pm, as the water level of the Nakatsugawa River has risen and the risk of flooding is increasing. This corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Iwate Prefecture's Nakatsugawa River exceeds flood danger level
2024-08-27 22:41:00
According to the Iwate River and National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Nakatsugawa River, which is part of the Kitakami River system and flows through Morioka City, exceeded the flood danger level at the Yamagishi observation station at 10:00 p.m.
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UNHCR: "Increasing number of refugees from Ukraine; strengthen reception capacity"
2024-08-27 22:19:00
A representative from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which provides support to refugees in Ukraine's neighboring country, Poland, held a press conference in Tokyo on the 27th and called for the need to strengthen the country's reception system, as the number of people leaving Ukraine is on the rise.
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Sony to raise price of PlayStation 5 by 13,000 yen
2024-08-27 22:01:00
Sony Group's subsidiary involved in the gaming business has announced that it will raise the price of its home video game console, the PlayStation 5, in Japan from the 2nd of next month. The main reason for this is rising component prices, and the price increase will be the largest to date, at 13,000 yen.
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Three MSDF members who received diving allowances illegally sent to prosecutors on suspicion of fraud
2024-08-27 21:56:00
On the 27th, three people, including current and former members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force who were disciplined for fraudulently receiving diving allowances, were referred to prosecutors on suspicion of fraud and other offenses.
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US presidential advisor meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to arrange summit?
2024-08-27 21:38:00
White House National Security Advisor Jill Sullivan visited China and met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The three-day meeting is expected to include an exchange of views on the South China Sea and the situation surrounding Taiwan, as well as coordination for a US-China summit to be held this year.
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Record-breaking rainfall near Sayo Town, Hyogo Prefecture, threatening disaster
2024-08-27 21:00:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 110 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 8:40 pm near Sayo Town in Hyogo Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians visit China to meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and others to discuss pending issues
2024-08-27 20:47:00
Members of the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentary League, chaired by former Secretary-General Nikai of the Liberal Democratic Party, have been visiting China since the 27th. During their stay, they will meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and others, and are also arranging meetings with members of the top leadership, where they are expected to exchange views on pending issues between the two countries, such as the ban on imports of Japanese seafood.
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Record heavy rains in July: Death toll rises to two in Akita Prefecture; body of man from Yurihonjo identified
2024-08-27 20:38:00
The city has confirmed that a 42-year-old man found in a river in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, during last month's record-breaking heavy rains died as a result of the heavy rains. This brings the number of deaths in Akita Prefecture due to last month's record-breaking heavy rains to two.
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Record-breaking heavy rains hit southern Morioka city, threatening disasters
2024-08-27 19:32:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the southern area of Morioka City in the hour up to 7:20 pm. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
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Gaza ceasefire talks hit a deadlock as Israeli attacks continue; UN aid activities suspended
2024-08-27 18:45:00
Negotiations regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages are proving difficult as Israel and Hamas are unable to reach an agreement on the scope of the Israeli military's presence in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the situation remains severe, with the Israeli military continuing to carry out fierce attacks on the Gaza Strip and the UN's aid activities being temporarily suspended.
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Male university student drowns while playing in water and goes into cardiac arrest in Taihaku Ward, Sendai
2024-08-27 18:42:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, a 19-year-old male university student drowned while playing in the water near a waterfall in Sendai City and was taken to the hospital. According to the police, he is in cardiac arrest.
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House of Representatives member Horii may have approved false party income reporting, summary indictment under consideration
2024-08-27 18:29:00
Regarding the fact that House of Representatives member Manabu Horii's political organization did not report the party income he received kickbacks from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party in its income and expenditure report, it has been learned from interviews with related parties that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division, Horii explained that he had agreed not to report it. The Special Investigation Division is also investigating Horii on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act, and is apparently considering filing summary indictments for the two cases.
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Tokaido Shinkansen announces suspension of some trains on the 27th, totaling 14 trains
2024-08-27 18:16:00
JR Central has announced that it will suspend some trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line on the 27th, due to the ongoing effects of heavy rain. The trains that will be suspended are 14 in total, including 7 outbound trains scheduled to depart from Tokyo Station between 4:20 pm and 5:30 pm, and 7 inbound trains scheduled to depart from Shin-Osaka Station and Nagoya Station.
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[Typhoon No. 10] Why did it develop so rapidly? Is it one of the strongest typhoons in history? [Expert Q&A]
2024-08-27 18:14:00
The central pressure of Typhoon No. 10 was 980 hectopascals at 3pm on the 26th, but reached 950 hectopascals at 3pm on the 27th, dropping 30 hectopascals in 24 hours and developing more rapidly than the Japan Meteorological Agency's initial forecast. We spoke to Associate Professor Kosuke Ito of Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute and Yokohama National University, who is an expert on the mechanisms of typhoons, about the causes of this, its future course, and precautions for disaster prevention.
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Japan Coast Guard plans to build largest patrol vessel ever, commissioning in fiscal 2029
2024-08-27 18:06:00
With the Senkaku Islands and other issues in mind, the Japan Coast Guard has decided to build its largest patrol vessel to date, with a total tonnage of approximately 30,000 tons, and to commission it in fiscal 2029, five years from now.
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Technical intern whose right hand was amputated and certified as a work-related injury sues employer for compensation
2024-08-27 17:52:00
A Chinese man working as a technical intern at a factory in Iwate Prefecture has filed a lawsuit against his employer and other organizations seeking more than 110 million yen in compensation, claiming that he amputated his right hand after using a machine without receiving sufficient training.
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Illegal funds transferred using cryptocurrency: Estimated 63 billion yen worth last year - money laundering?
2024-08-27 16:07:00
A US analysis firm has compiled the results of an investigation which has found that an estimated 63 billion yen worth of illicit funds stolen through specialized fraud and other methods were transferred to Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges over the past year, resulting in money laundering.
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UN Secretary-General: "Emphasis on support for island nations affected by climate change"
2024-08-27 15:52:00
UN Secretary-General Guterres attended the general assembly of the Pacific Islands Forum, which brings together leaders from Pacific island nations and other countries in Tonga, and emphasized the need to support island nations, which are more severely affected by climate change, including rising sea levels.
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Tokyo High Court rejects decision ordering "fine" against former Unification Church
2024-08-27 15:48:00
Following on from the first trial, the Tokyo High Court has ordered the former Unification Church to pay an administrative fine for failing to respond appropriately to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's exercise of its right to question in relation to a request for a dissolution order against the church. The decision rejected the church's argument that "the exercise of the right to question itself was illegal," and this may affect the separate hearing on a request for a dissolution order against the church.
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House of Representatives member Manabu Horii intends to resign from his position under investigation for allegedly violating the Public Offices Election Act
2024-08-27 15:19:00
House of Representatives member Manabu Horii, who is under investigation for allegedly repeatedly making illegal donations within his constituency in violation of the Public Offices Election Act, has decided to take responsibility for the incident and resign from his seat in the Diet.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu due to heavy rain
2024-08-27 15:12:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on both lines between Shizuoka Station and Hamamatsu Station due to heavy rain.
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Government to spend 980 billion yen on electricity, gas and other price hikes
2024-08-27 14:35:00
The government has decided to spend about 980 billion yen from the reserve fund in this fiscal year's budget to combat rising electricity, gas, and gasoline prices.
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Yuta Watanabe joins the B-League Chiba Jets and says he will "give back his experience"
2024-08-27 14:33:00
Yuta Watanabe, who played in the NBA (American professional basketball) for six seasons and will join the Chiba Jets of the B League from the new season, spoke at a press conference about his determination, saying, "I want to perform at a high level on the court so that I can give back to the people I've gained through my experience."
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology establishes new framework for "quickly dispatching teachers and other staff to disaster-stricken areas"
2024-08-27 13:59:00
In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has established a new framework and will begin efforts in peacetime to enable the swift dispatch of teachers and other staff from outside the disaster-stricken areas to support children in the affected areas so that they can continue their education and help schools reopen as soon as possible.
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Man unconscious in accident involving four vehicles near Owari Ichinomiya PA on Meishin Expressway
2024-08-27 13:52:00
According to the police, just before noon on the 27th, an accident involving four vehicles, including one truck and three passenger cars, occurred on the outbound lane of the Meishin Expressway in Aichi Prefecture near the Owari Ichinomiya parking area. According to the fire department, a man believed to have been in the passenger car was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. At the time, there was a traffic jam near the scene, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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[Typhoon No. 10 Traffic impacts] Tokaido Shinkansen scheduled to be suspended from the 30th
2024-08-27 13:42:00
Regarding the Tokaido Shinkansen operation plans due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, JR Central has announced that there is a possibility of planned service suspension for two days from the 30th of this month. There are no planned service suspensions on the 28th and 29th, or the 1st of next month (September), but there is a possibility of long-term suspension of service due to the approach of the typhoon. JR Central is calling on people to pay close attention to future operation information and consider changing their plans.
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Prosecutors request retrial in Trump-classified documents trial
2024-08-27 13:17:00
In a case in which former U.S. President Trump is alleged to have illegally stored top-secret documents at his home, the prosecution has requested that the court's decision to dismiss the indictment last month be overturned and the case be remanded for retrial.
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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki's first four hits of the season contributes to the team's victory
2024-08-27 12:55:00
On the 26th, Chicago Cubs player Seiya Suzuki played as the third batter and designated hitter in the game against the Pirates, and recorded four hits for the first time this season, contributing to his team's victory.
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[Live footage] Typhoon No. 10: Wind, rain and wave conditions in various areas
2024-08-27 12:53:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. You can watch live footage from various locations.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications: "NHK will steadily investigate the cause and prevent recurrence" in international radio broadcast
2024-08-27 12:20:00
In August, during a Chinese-language news broadcast on NHK's international radio station, a Chinese staff member made a statement that was not in the script and that differed from the official Japanese government's position regarding the ownership of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto expressed regret that this was contrary to the mission of public broadcasting, and called on NHK to accurately grasp the facts, investigate the cause, and steadily implement measures to prevent recurrence.
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[27th] Typhoon No. 10 "very strong" rapidly developing; be on high alert for disasters
2024-08-27 12:14:00
Typhoon No. 10 has rapidly developed into a "very strong" typhoon. It is expected to approach the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture by the 28th, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of up to 70 meters on the 28th, bringing with it strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse. A linear rain band is expected to form in the Amami region from the night of the 27th to the afternoon of the 28th, which could dramatically increase the risk of disasters. Heavy rain is also expected to fall on the Pacific coast from western Japan to eastern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Agriculture Minister Sakamoto: "Rice shortage expected to gradually recover with new rice distribution"
2024-08-27 12:13:00
Regarding the rice shortage at supermarkets and other stores, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Sakamoto stated that the distribution of new rice has begun in some places and that the shortage will gradually improve, but he called on consumers to remain calm and buy only the amount they need.
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Iwakuni mayor expresses willingness to accept first Osprey deployment
2024-08-27 11:57:00
Regarding the plan to deploy U.S. Navy Ospreys at the U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for the first time in Japan, Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda stated at a city council meeting on the 27th that "we have been able to confirm that this will not have a significant impact on the living environment of surrounding residents," and expressed his intention to approve the deployment.
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Emperor and Empress Emerita visit tennis court in Karuizawa, Nagano, where they are currently recuperating
2024-08-27 11:46:00
The Emperor and Empress, who are currently recuperating in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, visited the tennis court where they first met on the morning of the 27th.
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Evacuation order issued for entire Amami City, Kagoshima: "Everyone evacuate from dangerous areas"
2024-08-27 11:41:00
Amami City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 23,741 households and 42,674 people throughout the city at 11:15 a.m. on the 27th due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Five Ukrainians killed in Russian attack, energy facility damaged
2024-08-27 11:15:00
On the 26th, the Russian military launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing a total of five people and causing damage to energy facilities in various locations. In order to stop the Russian attacks, the Ukrainian side has once again appealed to the West to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons provided by the West.
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Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare White Paper: "Necessity to build a support system for dealing with diverse stress"
2024-08-27 10:50:00
This year's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare White Paper points out that the number of people receiving treatment for mental illness is on the rise, and that it is necessary to build a support system to deal with diversifying stresses, with a focus on "mental health."
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Tennis: Moeka Uchijima, who is making her first appearance at the US Open, wins in a comeback and advances to the second round
2024-08-27 10:46:00
The US Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments, kicked off on the 26th, and in the first round of the women's singles, debutant Moeka Uchijima made a comeback victory and advanced to the second round.
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US presidential election: Negotiations intensify ahead of September's TV debate
2024-08-27 10:33:00
Regarding the televised debate to be held in September ahead of the US presidential election, former Republican President Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Democratic Vice President Harris' side, claiming that they are trying to change the rules and that he has doubts about the fairness of the television network hosting the debate, leading to active negotiations between the two sides.
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The fifth game of the "Oi" tournament begins. Will Fujii, who holds seven titles, win his second permanent title?
2024-08-27 10:26:00
The fifth game of the seven-game match for the "Oi-sen," one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Kobe. Attention is focused on whether Sota Fujii (22), the seven-crown title holder, will win and win his second permanent title with five consecutive victories, or whether challenger Akira Watanabe (40), will show tenacity.
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Senior U.S. official: "Ceasefire talks will continue for at least the next few days" aiming to reach agreement
2024-08-27 09:55:00
Regarding talks between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas on a ceasefire, a senior U.S. government official indicated that working-level meetings will take place over the next few days at least, and reiterated his intention to aim for an agreement as soon as possible.
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Evacuation order issued for part of Hamamatsu City, Hamana Ward, Shizuoka Prefecture; everyone evacuates
2024-08-27 09:45:00
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 13,506 people in 4,643 households in the Mikkabi district of Hamana Ward at 9 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is at alert level 4 out of five levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Heavy rains cause evacuation orders for landslide-prone areas in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture; everyone evacuates
2024-08-27 09:26:00
The city of Kosai in Shizuoka Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 961 households and 2,183 people in the city's landslide warning zone at 9 a.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The city is at level 4 out of five warning levels, and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Paris Para Wheelchair Tennis World No. 2, 18-year-old Kaito Oda, practices for the first time
2024-08-27 08:59:00
Kaito Oda, an 18-year-old athlete aiming to win a gold medal in wheelchair tennis at the Paris Paralympics, practiced for the first time at the same venue as the actual event on the 26th, two days before the opening day, and showed good form, hitting powerful shots.
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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended: Upbound from Shin-Osaka to Tokyo, Downbound from Tokyo to Nagoya
2024-08-27 08:57:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen had suspended operations on both lines between Hamamatsu Station and Toyohashi Station in Aichi Prefecture as the amount of rainfall in Shizuoka Prefecture reached the regulation value, but the suspension was expanded from just after 8:30 a.m. Currently, operations are suspended between Shin-Osaka Station and Tokyo Station on the up line, and between Tokyo Station and Nagoya Station on the down line.
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Canada plans to impose 100% tariffs on EVs imported from China in cooperation with the US and EU
2024-08-27 08:39:00
The Canadian government has announced its intention to impose a new 100% tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China. The United States and the European Union have already announced their intention to raise tariffs on EV imports from China, and Canada has now joined them.
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Paris Para Opening Ceremony Rehearsal Part Opened to the Public on the Stage of the French Revolution
2024-08-27 07:55:00
On the 26th, two days before the opening of the Paralympics, a rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held at Place de la Concorde in Paris, and part of it was open to the press.
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Service suspended: JR Sobu Line, Narita Line Chiba - Sakura Chiba - Narita Airport
2024-08-27 07:52:00
According to JR East, due to track inspections being carried out at Chiba Station, services on the Sobu Main Line have been suspended on both inbound and outbound lines between Chiba Station and Sakura Station in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture since 7:20 a.m.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to request 3% increase in operating subsidies for national universities compared to this fiscal year
2024-08-27 06:39:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided to request an increase of 3% in next year's budget for the operating expenses subsidy allocated to national universities by the government compared to this year. However, requests for an increase have not been approved for the past seven years, and with national universities complaining of difficulties due to soaring prices and other factors, attention is focused on whether the increase will be realized.
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More than half of new nuclear power plants built in the past decade are from China, and over 80% are from outside the G7
2024-08-27 06:18:00
Amid growing demand for nuclear power generation around the world amid active research and development into AI and the movement toward decarbonization, we found that more than half of the new nuclear power plants that have commenced operation in the past decade are in China, and more than 80% of the total are in countries outside the G7.
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Russia's large-scale attack kills five Ukrainians, damages energy facilities
2024-08-27 05:54:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Fighting continues between Russian and Ukrainian forces in various parts of Ukraine, and many citizens are fleeing the country. We will provide you with regular updates on the situation in Ukraine on the 27th (Japan time), including the state of the fighting and diplomacy between the countries involved. (There is a six-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and between Japan and Moscow, Russia.)
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Seven camps attend pre-election briefing for Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leadership election, as candidate coordination begins
2024-08-27 05:31:00
Seven camps participated in a pre-candidate briefing session for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election. The party has over 130 Diet members, and because candidates need 20 sponsors, it is not possible for all seven to run, and it is expected that efforts to coordinate candidates will begin in earnest in the future.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Koizumi decide on timing to assess typhoon impact before LDP presidential election
2024-08-27 05:23:00
Digital Minister Kono announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election on August 26. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and Shinjiro Koizumi will decide on the timing of their candidacy announcements while assessing the impact of Typhoon Faxai.
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Chinese military aircraft violates Japanese airspace; government continues to analyze China's intentions
2024-08-27 05:11:00
On the 26th, a Chinese military aircraft was confirmed to have violated Japanese airspace for the first time. The government is analyzing China's intentions and will take all possible measures to be vigilant and vigilant.
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