2024-11-17 21:47:00
Just after 9 p.m. on the 17th, an earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale was observed in Kagoshima Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake is expected to cause slight sea level fluctuations, but there is no need to worry about damage.
2024-11-17 20:47:00
In addition to Lebanon, where fighting continues, the Israeli military is once again stepping up its offensive against the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Palestine. In the northern part of the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people have been killed in an airstrike on a school where residents were taking refuge, and the number of casualties continues to rise.
2024-11-17 20:34:00
In Ukraine, the Russian military has launched a large-scale attack using approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones across the country, killing two people so far. President Zelensky has strongly condemned the attack as targeting energy facilities.
2024-11-17 19:11:00
The 17th is World Premature Baby Day, a day to deepen understanding of premature babies. Premature babies and their families often face challenges, such as not being able to find a place to seek advice or accept them, and their families are calling for increased support.
2024-11-17 19:01:00
In the Utsunomiya mayoral election, which was contested between the incumbent and four newcomers, incumbent Eiichi Sato (63) has been assured of being elected for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 19:00:00
In the Tochigi Prefectural Governor election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, incumbent Tomiichi Fukuda (71) has been assured of victory for his sixth term.
2024-11-17 17:51:00
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who played for the Houston Astros and other major league teams this season, has been building an indoor practice facility near his alma mater, Hanamaki Higashi High School. The facility has been completed and an opening ceremony was held on the 17th.
2024-11-17 17:43:00
The U.S. military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, was open to the press, where they were shown the arrival of the Navy's Ospreys, which will be deployed in Japan for the first time, as well as the latest stealth fighter jets.
2024-11-17 16:47:00
On the 16th, a man armed with a knife attacked a school in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, leaving eight people dead and 17 injured. In China, there was also an incident on November 11th in which a car went out of control in Guangdong Province in the south, killing 35 people, and anxiety is spreading over the series of killings and injuries in public places.
2024-11-17 16:33:00
Pitcher Roki Sasaki, who is joining the Major Leagues from professional baseball's Lotte Marines through the posting system, took part in the fan appreciation day and said, "I will turn all the enthusiastic support and harsh encouragement I have received so far into energy and do my best in America."
2024-11-17 13:57:00
Prime Minister Ishiba met with the Taiwanese representative to APEC during his visit to Peru, and expressed his intention to continue to deepen cooperation and exchanges in a wide range of fields, including disaster prevention.
2024-11-17 13:52:00
The House of Representatives will soon hold a new forum for discussions with the participation of all political parties regarding the old "correspondence expenses" and the current "research, public relations, and residence expenses." It is expected that lively discussions will take place regarding issues such as clarifying the scope of use and returning the remaining amount, with a view to amending the law.
2024-11-17 13:02:00
On the 16th, at the site of the accident in which a freight train derailed on the JR Hakodate Line in Mori Town, Hokkaido, work such as replacing the broken rails began on the 17th. JR is rushing to carry out restoration work, but there is no prospect of resuming operations.
2024-11-17 12:24:00
The election for the leader of the Japan Restoration Party was announced on the 17th, with four candidates running. A new leader will be selected at an extraordinary party convention to be held on December 1st.
2024-11-17 12:13:00
As crimes caused by unlicensed part-time work become a social problem, the government is making adjustments to include in the new economic measures it will soon formulate an expansion of subsidies for housing equipment with high crime prevention features, as well as support measures for organizations that patrol crime prevention vehicles with blue rotating lights. Along with securing an investigative system, the government plans to strengthen crime prevention measures throughout society.
2024-11-17 12:12:00
During his visit to Australia, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting of the defense ministers of Japan, the United States and Australia, and expressed his desire to build a new framework for defense cooperation among the three countries that share common values.
2024-11-17 10:13:00
On the morning of the 17th, two boats collided in Kasado Bay in Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and four people on a pleasure boat were thrown into the sea. Of the three people rescued so far, two men and women are in critical condition and unconscious, and the Japan Coast Guard is searching for one man who is missing.
2024-11-17 09:38:00
In connection with the incident in which an out-of-control car hit a crowd of people in southern China's Guangdong Province, killing 35, prosecutors have announced that they have decided to arrest a 62-year-old suspect who was detained at the scene.
2024-11-17 08:13:00
The APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit, held in Peru in South America, concluded on the 16th. Leaders from each country expressed concern over protectionist tendencies ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Trump.
2024-11-17 07:31:00
A nationwide survey by a group of specialized doctors into the medical system of MFICUs (maternal-fetal intensive care units) for high-risk childbirth revealed that nearly 20% of hospitals are unable to receive part of medical fees because they are unable to meet requirements such as the number of doctors. The group said, "In addition to the chronic doctor shortage, if hospitals' income also decreases, it may become difficult to maintain perinatal medical care in the region."
2024-11-17 07:02:00
The first summit meeting in a year between US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has just begun in Peru. With the inauguration of the next Trump administration in January next year in sight, it is expected that the two leaders will exchange views on stabilizing relations between the two countries.
2024-11-17 07:00:00
The Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election following the resignation of the governor took place on the 17th, with voting beginning at 7:00 a.m.
2024-11-17 06:26:00
The next president of the United States, Donald Trump, is preparing for the inauguration of his administration, including announcing that he will appoint a 27-year-old woman as his spokesperson. However, there are growing doubts about Trump's selection of candidates, as a series of reports have come out alleging that some of them have been involved in scandals involving women.
2024-11-17 06:00:00
On the 16th, a man with a knife attacked a vocational school in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu, killing eight people and injuring 17. There has been a steady stream of murders and other incidents in public places in China, and authorities are on edge to prevent unrest from spreading throughout society.
2024-11-17 05:57:00
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a summit meeting with South Korean President Yoon Song-ryul during his visit to Peru. The two leaders are believed to have confirmed that they will continue to cooperate in dealing with North Korea and will work closely together, including through "shuttle diplomacy."
2024-11-17 05:22:00
During his visit to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Iwao met with President Zelenskyy and the two leaders agreed that the participation of North Korean soldiers in combat is a serious cause for concern, and confirmed that they would strengthen information sharing and cooperation.
2024-11-17 02:27:00
Prime Minister Ishiba had been arranging for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Trump after his visit to South America, but the meeting was postponed after Trump conveyed his intention not to hold formal meetings with leaders of other countries before taking office.
