2024-11-24 23:03:00
In the international baseball tournament "Premier 12," Japan lost 0-4 to Taiwan in the final held on the night of the 24th, failing to win the championship for the second consecutive tournament.
2024-11-24 21:00:00
As Israeli forces continue their offensive in the Gaza Strip, the Islamic organization Hamas has claimed that one female hostage it was holding had been killed, in what is believed to be an attempt to destabilize the Netanyahu administration.
2024-11-24 20:05:00
Amid growing vigilance following a series of incidents involving illegal part-time jobs, a training session was held in Meguro Ward, Tokyo on the 24th to learn about crime prevention in buildings.
2024-11-24 20:03:00
In the Kagoshima mayoral election held following the expiration of the current mayor's term, independent incumbent Takao Shimotsuru (44) has been assured of being elected for a second term.
2024-11-24 20:02:00
In the Nagoya mayoral election, which was contested between seven candidates, Ichiro Hirosawa (60), who was recommended by the Japan Conservative Party and others, has been assured of his first victory.
2024-11-24 19:50:00
As Russian President Putin attacks eastern Ukraine with a new medium-range ballistic missile, strongly warning Europe and the United States, French Foreign Minister Barrot said that the long-range missiles France has provided to Ukraine could be used to attack Russian territory, according to the British public broadcaster BBC.
2024-11-24 19:35:00
On the 24th, the Emperor and Empress and the former Emperor and Empress visited the Mikasanomiya Residence one after the other, and paid their respects at the coffin of Princess Yuriko Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th of this month, and said their sad farewells. In the evening, the wake was held with the attendance of members of the Imperial family.
2024-11-24 19:07:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, a fire broke out in the center of Usuki City, Oita Prefecture, burning at least 10 buildings, including houses and shops in a shopping district. The scene of the fire was in the area of a cobblestone shopping district where historical townscapes remain, where tourists were also visiting, but so far no one has been injured.
2024-11-24 18:56:00
Rakuten pitcher Masahiro Tanaka announced his intention to leave the team on his video channel, saying, "I have decided not to sign a contract with Rakuten next season and to look for a new team." The team also announced that Tanaka would not be listed on the "reserved player list," which lists players who are expected to sign contracts next season. Tanaka entered this season three wins away from reaching 200 wins in Japan and the United States, but he continued to train in the second team and only pitched in one game.
2024-11-24 18:00:00
On the afternoon of the 24th, a car, a highway bus, and a large truck collided on the Tomei Expressway in Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and six people, including passengers on the bus, were injured and taken to the hospital. All injuries are believed to be minor, and there is no risk of death.
2024-11-24 17:30:00
The Japanese men's basketball team defeated Guam 83-78 in the Asian Cup qualifiers, securing a place in the finals to be held in August next year.
2024-11-24 16:49:00
The All-Japan Corporate Women's Ekiden was held in Miyagi Prefecture, and Japan Post Group won for the first time in four years, thanks to the efforts of athletes including those representing Japan at the Tokyo Olympics.
2024-11-24 15:51:00
Clashes between Sunni and Shiite militant groups in northwestern Pakistan have left 37 people dead. Recently, a vehicle carrying Shiites came under fire, leaving more than 40 people dead, raising concerns that sectarian conflict could intensify.
2024-11-24 15:49:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi visited the site in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, where Kyoko Matsumoto was abducted by North Korea, and emphasized his intention to take the most effective measures to ensure the return of all victims as soon as possible.
2024-11-24 15:47:00
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is on its final day. After this, the big match between Kotozakura and Toyonoryu, both ozeki with one loss each, will decide who wins the championship.
2024-11-24 15:17:00
As the shortage of teachers becomes more serious across the country, Yamagata Prefecture held a consultation session in an effort to identify so-called "paper teachers" who hold teaching licenses but are not working in the educational field.
2024-11-24 15:00:00
A disaster prevention drill was conducted, simulating a magnitude 7 earthquake occurring in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the Shika Nuclear Power Plant is located. Taking into account the damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, procedures for information sharing and methods for setting up protective shelters were confirmed.
2024-11-24 12:49:00
On the 24th, it has been 26 years since a 24-year-old female magazine reporter went missing in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. The police are continuing their investigation, believing she was involved in a crime, and her parents, the police, and others have called for information to be provided.
2024-11-24 12:40:00
A large-scale evacuation drill was held in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, where damage from a tsunami caused by a massive earthquake in the Nankai Trough is expected, and residents and others participated.During the drill, the city conducted its first demonstration experiment using social media to check the number and health status of evacuees.
2024-11-24 12:32:00
The yen is continuing to weaken in foreign currency futures trading due to the expectation that the Bank of Japan will slow down its pace of interest rate hikes. With both Japan and the United States facing meetings to decide on monetary policy in mid-next month, it has been pointed out that the pressure for the yen to weaken may intensify depending on the market's outlook.
2024-11-24 12:04:00
On the 24th, NHK's Sunday Debate featured five experts exchanging opinions on the impact and challenges of social media on elections.
2024-11-24 11:53:00
US President-elect Trump met with NATO Secretary General Rutte and is believed to have discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other issues. Trump's response is attracting attention as he is expected to ask NATO member states to increase their defense spending burden.
2024-11-24 11:14:00
On the 23rd, in the English Premier League, Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma scored his second goal of the season in a match against Bournemouth.
2024-11-24 07:54:00
At COP29, the United Nations conference to discuss climate change measures being held in Azerbaijan, an agreement was reached on the 24th regarding funding to support climate change measures in developing countries, a focus of the conference, after the session was extended by two days, and an outcome document was published.
2024-11-24 07:14:00
A memorial service for all workers at the Sado Gold Mine in Niigata Prefecture, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in July this year, will be held in Sado City on the 24th. However, the South Korean government has announced that it will not be sending government representatives to attend as originally planned.
2024-11-24 06:21:00
COP29, the United Nations conference to discuss climate change measures, which is being held in Azerbaijan, extended its session on the 23rd and negotiations continued on the focal point of funding to support climate change measures in developing countries. However, there is a large gap between developed and developing countries over the specific amount of support, and there have been times when representatives from developing countries have hit a snag, such as by calling off discussions and leaving the room, resulting in difficult negotiations.
2024-11-24 06:06:00
Following the confirmation at the recent Japan-China summit that the foreign ministers would make mutual visits, Foreign Minister Iwao has begun making arrangements to visit China as early as this year and meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
2024-11-24 05:26:00
Regarding Ukraine's cross-border attack on western Russia, Reuters reported that Ukraine has lost more than 40% of the Russian territory it initially seized. Ukraine has said it will do everything in its power to hold onto the remaining areas.
2024-11-24 05:12:00
A group including Keio University has announced that they have developed a method to identify people suspected of having Alzheimer's disease, a cause of dementia, simply by asking a few simple questions, which is expected to lead to earlier treatment.
