2024-10-01 23:15:00
Several American media outlets, including CNN, reported on the 1st that, citing senior government officials, there are signs that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile at Israel in the near future.
2024-10-01 22:58:00
Multiple media outlets in his native Spain have reported that Andres Iniesta, a former Spain national soccer team player who also played for J1 League club Vissel Kobe, has decided to retire.
2024-10-01 21:47:00
On October 1st, a bus carrying children on a school trip caught fire in the suburbs of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, and multiple local media outlets have reported that more than 20 people have died.
2024-10-01 21:35:00
In the trial of the ex-wife accused of murder and other crimes for the murder of a company president in Wakayama Prefecture who was known as "Don Juan of Kishu," a man who was said to have been involved in stimulant drug trafficking appeared as a witness for the prosecution and testified that he had handed over stimulants to a person believed to be the ex-wife. The defense argued that it was unclear whether the drugs were actually stimulants.
2024-10-01 21:22:00
Prime Minister Ishiba held his first press conference since taking office at the Prime Minister's Official Residence just after 9 pm on the 1st, and announced his intention to dissolve the House of Representatives on the 9th of this month, at the end of the extraordinary Diet session, and to hold a House of Representatives election with the announcement of the vote on the 15th and the voting on the 27th. In response to the politics and money issue, he also indicated his intention to immediately begin considering further political reforms.
2024-10-01 21:13:00
LDP President Shigeru Ishiba was elected as the 102nd Prime Minister as a result of the Prime Ministerial nomination election held in the plenary session of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Cabinet appointments were also made, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced the list of ministers. Various reactions have been heard in various circles following the formation of the new Cabinet.
2024-10-01 19:10:00
The South Korean military held a military parade and unveiled a new ballistic missile, emphasizing its commitment to working with the U.S. military to strengthen deterrence against North Korea.
2024-10-01 18:55:00
On the 1st, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw a decline in expectations that the interest rate gap between Japan and the United States would narrow, and the yen's exchange rate, in a complete reversal from September 30th, temporarily weakened to the mid-144 yen to the dollar.
2024-10-01 18:01:00
Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University merged to form the Tokyo University of Science on the 1st. The university plans to strengthen its research capabilities by promoting collaboration in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and science and engineering.
2024-10-01 17:17:00
The United Nations has compiled a report alleging that Russia is systematically torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the head of the investigative team pointing out that "torture of prisoners of war is prohibited under international law under any circumstances and is a war crime."
2024-10-01 16:39:00
Seven-Eleven Japan, a major convenience store chain, has announced that it will work with Sumitomo Mitsui Card to raise the reward point rate for credit card payments to up to 10%. The aim is to boost sales at stores, which have been sluggish due to rising prices.
2024-10-01 15:42:00
It has been revealed that the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters Chief Toshiaki Shirai has received multiple complaints that he has said to his subordinates, "I'm going to kill you," and that the prefectural police are investigating the possibility of power harassment. In response to an interview, the chief commented, "I will refrain from answering questions about individual cases."
2024-10-01 14:57:00
The Bank of Japan has released the main opinions of its September Monetary Policy Meeting, where it decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged. Committee members repeatedly pointed out risks to overseas economies and financial markets, and expressed the view that future interest rate hikes should be carefully considered.
2024-10-01 14:05:00
On September 30th, it was discovered that the clothing of a woman whose body was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture had the same surname as a junior high school student whose whereabouts are unknown due to heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether there is a connection.
2024-10-01 13:41:00
The regular season schedule for Major League Baseball has ended, and the rankings of all teams have been decided. The Dodgers, which Shohei Otani belongs to, will face the winner of the Padres and Braves in the division series. We are introducing all the combinations of the Major League playoffs.
2024-10-01 12:56:00
In the early hours of October 1st, several people broke into a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, stabbed an elderly couple with a knife, stole cash and other items, and fled. One of the people was arrested by police officers who rushed to the scene. Police believe that the group was a robbery group that had gathered for an "illegal part-time job," and are searching for the other members who escaped.
2024-10-01 11:41:00
Pete Rose, who played for the Reds and other teams in the major leagues from the 1960s to the 1980s and was known as the "Hit King" for hitting 4,256 hits, the most in major league history, has passed away. He was 83 years old.
2024-10-01 11:14:00
UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) Executive Director Lazzarini has revealed that a senior Hamas official killed in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon was a suspended employee.
2024-10-01 11:09:00
LDP President Ishiba is set to be elected the 102nd Prime Minister on October 1st, and will launch a new Cabinet. After much debate, the House of Representatives will be dissolved on the 9th of this month, with the House of Representatives election scheduled for the 27th. In response, the opposition parties are pushing for more debate, including in the Budget Committee, and the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying. We will provide a quick update on the movements of each opposition party on October 1st.
2024-10-01 10:06:00
Today, LDP President Ishiba will be elected as the 102nd Prime Minister in the Diet, and will launch a new Cabinet. We will provide updates on the day's developments.
2024-10-01 10:05:00
On October 1, the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw a rise in buy orders after a large drop in prices on September 30, and the Nikkei average temporarily rose by more than 600 yen. In addition to a move to buy back stocks that had fallen sharply on the 30th, there were active buy orders for export and semiconductor-related stocks in response to the weakening of the yen in the foreign exchange market.
2024-10-01 09:29:00
According to the Japan Coast Guard and the police, a woman's body was found off the coast of Fukui Prefecture on the afternoon of the 30th. The Japan Coast Guard and others are investigating whether the body is related to the record-breaking heavy rains in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-10-01 09:06:00
The Tokaido Shinkansen, which connects Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, celebrated its 60th anniversary of opening on the 1st, and a commemorative ceremony was held at Tokyo Station to coincide with the departure of the first train.
2024-10-01 09:00:00
With all the regular season games in the major leagues over, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers won the titles of home run king and RBI king in the National League with 54 home runs and 130 RBIs. This is the second consecutive year that Ohtani has won the home run title, following last season when he was with the Angels of the American League, and he is the fourth player in major league history to win the home run title in both leagues. This is also the first time that a Japanese player has won the RBI title in the major leagues. Ohtani had a historic season this season, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases.
2024-10-01 08:59:00
In the Tankan (Short-term Economic Outlook Survey) released by the Bank of Japan on the 1st, the index showing the economic outlook of large manufacturing companies was up 13 points. The index remained unchanged from the previous survey three months ago, remaining flat.
2024-10-01 08:56:00
On the 1st, the Israeli military announced that it had launched a limited ground operation against the Shiite Islamist group Hezbollah in the south of neighboring Lebanon, focusing on specific areas and targets. Prior to this, Hezbollah had indicated its intention to fight to the death, raising concerns that the fighting could escalate further.
2024-10-01 08:06:00
The trial of Marine Le Pen, the former leader of the far-right French party, has begun on charges of misappropriating her public secretary's salary for the party's activities while she was a member of the European Parliament. Although Ms. Le Pen has maintained her innocence and has shown a stance of fighting the charges to the fullest, if she is found guilty she may not be able to run for the French presidential election three years from now, so the outcome of the trial is attracting attention.
2024-10-01 08:02:00
The local authorities have ordered the removal of a statue of a girl symbolizing the comfort women issue, which was installed by a Korean civic group on public land in the German capital of Berlin, as the deadline for its installation has expired. However, the group is arguing that it should be allowed to continue to be installed, and the focus is on whether the statue will be removed as ordered.
2024-10-01 07:39:00
Typhoon Hagibis is expected to move north east of the Kanto region, bringing the Izu Islands into its strong winds, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people in the Kanto region and Izu Islands to be careful of high waves and strong winds accompanied by swells. In addition, the large and very strong Typhoon Hagibis is likely to change course to the northeast and approach the Okinawa region with a violent wind area around the 3rd or 4th. The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory is calling for people to pay close attention to future information and take measures early.
2024-10-01 07:37:00
In March of this year, an 87-year-old driver in a light passenger vehicle was driving through an arcade in Kobe City's shopping district when it collided with another vehicle, resulting in three deaths and injuries. Interviews with investigators have revealed that the driver was likely traveling at around 90 to 100 kilometers per hour at the time of the collision. The driver's blood was found to contain alcohol above the legal limit, and the police plan to send the case to the prosecutor's office on the 1st on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death and injury.
2024-10-01 07:01:00
Mizuho Financial Group, a major financial institution, has decided to invest in and partner with an American asset management company that manages assets worth 10 trillion yen. With the aim of increasing overseas investment products and rapidly expanding business, and the government's goal of making Japan an "asset management nation," it is expected that similar moves will continue to take place in the industry in the future.
2024-10-01 06:55:00
The damage caused by the hurricane that hit the United States last week is expanding, with the death toll exceeding 120. President Biden will soon visit the affected areas and has indicated his intention to do everything in his power to provide support.
2024-10-01 06:01:00
A Russian investigative news site has reported that the cause of death of Alexei Navalny, the opposition leader who died in prison in February this year, was poisoning, rather than natural death as announced by the government, based on documents it claims to have obtained independently from investigative authorities at the time.
2024-10-01 05:53:00
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, who continues to exchange attacks with Lebanon's Shiite Islamist organization Hezbollah, has suggested the possibility of a ground operation in Lebanon, saying, "We will use all capabilities from the air, sea, and land." Meanwhile, a Hezbollah official said, "We are ready for a ground war," and tensions are rising between the two sides.
2024-10-01 05:22:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains caused river flooding and landslides, searches for people whose safety is unknown are ongoing. As of the 29th, more than 3,000 homes in the affected areas had no water, and there are concerns that the impact will be long-term.
2024-10-01 05:07:00
On the 1st, LDP President Ishiba will be elected as the 102nd Prime Minister in the Diet, and will launch a new Cabinet. After some debate, the House of Representatives will be dissolved on the 9th of this month, and a House of Representatives election will be held on the 27th. In response, the opposition parties are protesting, demanding that there be sufficient debate, including in the Budget Committee, and the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties is intensifying.
2024-10-01 05:01:00
A private research company has found that more than 2,900 food items, including bottled drinks, ham, and sausages, will see price increases in October, the highest number so far this year.
