2024-11-11 22:54:00
On the night of the 10th, a woman in her 50s was stabbed to death at an apartment in Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka. On the 11th, police arrested the woman's ex-husband on suspicion of murder. He has denied the charges during questioning.
2024-11-11 22:26:00
Regarding the ICBM-class missile launched by North Korea last month, South Korean defense authorities have pointed out the possibility that the missile received technical assistance from Russia, as engine tests that are usually conducted before launch were not confirmed.
2024-11-11 20:46:00
On the 8th of this month, a Tohoku Shinkansen train traveling through Miyagi Prefecture made an emergency stop and temporarily suspended operations. JR East investigated and found that metal fittings attached to the overhead wires had been damaged, with some of them falling onto the roofs of houses below the elevated tracks. The company is currently investigating the cause.
2024-11-11 19:52:00
Republican candidate Donald Trump has secured victory in the US presidential election. The personnel moves of his incoming administration are attracting attention, and the world is beginning to move with an eye on the next administration. We have summarized the most recent developments.
2024-11-11 19:39:00
In China, November 11th is known as "Singles' Day," and every year online retailers hold large-scale sales.
2024-11-11 19:14:00
The election for the Prime Minister was held, and after a runoff vote, Prime Minister Ishiba was elected as the 103rd Prime Minister. Here is a summary of the reactions of each party.
2024-11-11 19:10:00
According to the police, just before 6pm on the 11th, a report was received that "a car had run up onto the sidewalk and about three people were crushed" on a prefectural road in Shimoarata, Kagoshima City. Three people believed to be pedestrians were found lying near the scene, one of whom was unconscious, and the other two were conscious and were taken to the hospital. The scene was near a supermarket along the prefectural road, and the car that ran up onto the sidewalk was driven by a woman in her 80s.
2024-11-11 19:07:00
Amid a serious teacher shortage, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Finance have issued policies aimed at improving teacher conditions. What is the difference between the two policies, and how do teachers in the field view them? (Rei Saito, Social Affairs Department reporter)
2024-11-11 18:27:00
At the trial of a 28-year-old ex-wife who is accused of murder and other crimes for killing a wealthy company president from Wakayama Prefecture who was known as "Don Juan of Kishu," the ex-wife explained why she had searched for "perfect crime" on the Internet before the crime, saying, "I liked looking into spooky cases, so I had been looking into it for a while."
2024-11-11 17:27:00
The draft of the government's new economic measures has been revealed. In response to rising prices, the plan includes the payment of subsidies to households not subject to resident tax, as well as an additional payment to households with children according to the number of children.
2024-11-11 16:01:00
Due to the large-scale power outage that occurred on the 9th, ETC lanes at some toll booths, including on the Shikoku Expressway, stopped working, and staff were forced to hand out passes and collect tolls in cash.
2024-11-11 15:21:00
The Imperial Household Agency has revealed that the condition of 101-year-old Princess Yuriko of Mikasa has worsened, and although there has been no major change, the function of her heart, kidneys, etc. is gradually declining.
2024-11-11 14:53:00
Chugoku Electric Power has decided to start up the reactor at Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2, which it plans to restart, on the 7th of next month.
2024-11-11 13:47:00
Funai Electric, an Osaka-based home appliance manufacturer, has laid off employees after the court ordered the start of bankruptcy proceedings, but local Hello Work offices have been holding information sessions since the 11th to help laid-off employees find new jobs.
2024-11-11 13:29:00
The 215th Special Diet Session was convened on November 11th following the recent House of Representatives election, and as soon as the gates of the Diet Building opened in the morning, newly elected Diet members began arriving one after another.
2024-11-11 13:10:00
Nojima, a major electronics retailer, announced that it has decided to acquire VAIO, a computer manufacturer that was spun off from Sony, by acquiring approximately 90% of the shares from investment fund Japan Industrial Partners and others. It is believed that the aim is to expand computer sales through the corporate sales network.
2024-11-11 12:40:00
Regarding the incident in September this year in which pagers and other communication devices exploded in various parts of Lebanon in the Middle East, resulting in many casualties, Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu had acknowledged that the incident was a government-led operation.
2024-11-11 12:13:00
Stade de Reims' Nakamura Keito and Ito Junya, players of the French first division soccer team, both scored goals in the match against Le Havre on the 10th.
2024-11-11 12:13:00
Hagerty, the former U.S. ambassador to Japan, is rumored to be a possible candidate for a cabinet post such as Secretary of State in the incoming Trump administration. He expressed opposition to continuing support for Ukraine, which is under Russian military aggression, saying that domestic issues should take priority.
2024-11-11 11:57:00
Regarding the incident on the 10th on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, in which an overhead wire was cut and a rapid train became stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito stated at a press conference on the 11th that he was "taking this seriously," and revealed that he had instructed JR Shikoku to investigate the cause and report on measures to prevent recurrence.
2024-11-11 11:23:00
Regarding the large-scale power outage that occurred on the 9th, affecting up to 360,000 households in Shikoku, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto revealed at a press conference on the 11th that he had instructed Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Co., Ltd. to investigate the cause and consider measures to prevent recurrence.
2024-11-11 11:02:00
Japan's current account surplus, which shows how much it earned from trade and investment with other countries, for the first half of this fiscal year was 15.8248 trillion yen, the largest ever for a half-year in a fiscal year. This was mainly due to an increase in dividends and interest received by companies on overseas investments.
2024-11-11 09:58:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, since around 5:30 on the 11th, infrared images from the Himawari weather satellite have not been displayed properly on the agency's website. Infrared images are images that observe and display infrared light emitted from clouds and the earth's surface, and as of 9:30 am they are still not being displayed properly, and they are checking whether this is affecting forecasting operations. At this time, the exact cause is unknown, and there is no prospect of recovery.
2024-11-11 09:55:00
Following reports that he was suspected of having an affair with a woman, the head of the Democratic Party for the People, Tamaki, has largely admitted to the facts. He said he would like to hear the opinions of his lawmakers before making a decision on his own future.
2024-11-11 08:12:00
The Washington Post, a major American newspaper, reported that President Trump, who won the presidential election, spoke by phone with Russian President Putin. During the call, Trump called on Putin not to escalate the ongoing fighting in Ukraine.
2024-11-11 06:43:00
As labor shortages become an issue in the retail industry, department stores are increasingly delaying their New Year's sales next year due to reasons such as employee work style reforms.
2024-11-11 06:36:00
COP29, a United Nations conference to discuss measures against climate change, will open in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic, on the 11th, Japan time. With the victory of Donald Trump in the presidential election in the United States, the world's second largest emitter of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, and uncertainty over future cooperation, the focus is on whether the two countries can show consensus on key issues such as financial targets.
2024-11-11 06:26:00
The Israeli military continues to attack neighboring Lebanon, with the death toll exceeding 3,000 since October last year. In the midst of this, Israeli media has reported that Israel is considering a temporary ceasefire under pressure from the United States, and attention is focused on whether the fighting will subside.
2024-11-11 05:59:00
A special Diet session will be convened on the 11th following the recent House of Representatives election. With the ruling party falling short of a majority in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Ishiba is expected to be re-elected after a runoff election against Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda. After being elected, Prime Minister Ishiba will immediately begin forming a new cabinet, and will launch the second Ishiba Cabinet on the evening of the 11th.
2024-11-11 05:16:00
On the 10th, an overhead wire broke on the JR Setouchi Ohashi Line, causing a rapid train to become stranded on the Setouchi Ohashi Bridge. In addition to damage to the train's pantograph, there were traces of heat on the surface of the broken overhead wire. JR Shikoku believes there was some kind of abnormality between the pantograph and the overhead wire, and is investigating the cause.
