2024-12-08 21:54:00
The Assad regime in Syria is said to have essentially collapsed. Our International Desk will explain the background and future developments. (International Desk Tsuyoshi Sawabata)
2024-12-08 20:28:00
Regarding South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration of "emergency martial law," the head of the special investigation headquarters of the prosecution stated on the 8th that "we have received many related complaints. We are investigating President Yoon according to procedure," revealing that they are investigating President Yoon. They will be investigating allegations of instigating civil unrest and abusing their power. In response to the complaint from the opposition party, the prosecution set up a special investigation headquarters on the 6th of this month.
2024-12-08 19:09:00
LDP Secretary-General Moriyama has indicated that he is considering revising the current system of allocating one vote to each prefectural federation in the runoff election for the party president.
2024-12-08 18:27:00
In Romania, where an unknown candidate who used social media to promote pro-Russia positions came out on top in the presidential election, the Constitutional Court ruled that the election was invalid, saying that "fair electoral processes had been undermined." The runoff election scheduled for the 8th was not held, and attention is focused on whether the election can be held again without major unrest.
2024-12-08 18:04:00
On the 6th, actress and singer Miho Nakayama was found dead at her home, and on the 8th her agency announced that the cause of death was a freak accident while taking a bath.
2024-12-08 17:57:00
Hitomi Soga, who was abducted by North Korea and returned to Japan 22 years ago, gave a speech in Toyama City, calling for the early return of all abduction victims, including her mother, whose whereabouts are still unknown.
2024-12-08 17:11:00
In response to the "emergency martial law" temporarily declared by South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, Minister of Administration and Security Lee Sang-min, who is in charge of the police, announced his resignation on the 8th, and according to the presidential office, his resignation has been accepted.
2024-12-08 16:01:00
On the 8th, the final round of the J1 League was held, and the leader Vissel Kobe beat Shonan Bellmare 3-0 to win their second consecutive championship. This season, Vissel has achieved a double crown, including the Emperor's Cup.
2024-12-08 14:05:00
Prince and Princess Akishino, who were on an official goodwill visit to Turkey, returned to Japan on the afternoon of the 8th.
2024-12-08 12:35:00
The government has decided to increase security costs for the Osaka-Kansai Expo by approximately 5.5 billion yen, as it is expected that more important people from abroad will visit the expo than initially expected. The government plans to ask for understanding, saying that this is a necessary expense for the smooth running of the expo.
2024-12-08 12:32:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting between the candidates who lost in this October's House of Representatives election and the party executive, where Prime Minister Ishiba apologized for the election defeat and indicated his intention to prepare for the next election.
2024-12-08 11:57:00
South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo and ruling party leader Han Dong-hoon issued a joint statement on the 8th, in which Han said of President Yoon Song-ryul, "Even before he steps down, he will not be involved in national affairs, including diplomacy," and emphasized that the chaos caused by the "emergency martial law" will be resolved as soon as possible.
2024-12-08 11:50:00
Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties who were elected for the first time in this October's House of Representatives election appeared on NHK's Sunday Debate and exchanged opinions on how social media should be used in elections and the challenges it poses.
2024-12-08 11:26:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony will be held in Norway on the 10th (Japan time). A delegation from the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, Nihon Hidankyo (Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations), which will be the first Japanese recipient of the Peace Prize in 50 years, left Japan on the 8th for Norway.
2024-12-08 10:50:00
According to JR East, the Yamanote Line has suspended all outer line services since around 10:10 a.m. due to a fatal accident at Shibuya Station. Services are expected to resume at 11:00 a.m.
2024-12-08 10:22:00
Isao Kikuchi has been appointed as the seventh Japanese cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and has stated his intention to work toward nuclear abolition and peace.
2024-12-08 09:57:00
83 years have passed since the attack on Pearl Harbor, which marked the beginning of the Pacific War, and a ceremony to commemorate the victims was held at the memorial park facing Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
2024-12-08 08:03:00
US President-elect Trump, who is visiting France on his first overseas trip since the presidential election, attended a three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and French President Macron. Although the details have not been made public, attention is focused on what stance Trump will take regarding the situation in Ukraine ahead of his inauguration as president next month.
2024-12-08 06:26:00
In Syria, where the civil war continues, tensions are rising as anti-government forces claim to overthrow the Assad regime and are intensifying their offensive toward the capital, Damascus, following key locations in the center. The United Nations says that at least 370,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since late last month, and there are concerns that the humanitarian situation will worsen as the fighting intensifies.
2024-12-08 06:25:00
On the 8th, the final round of the J1 soccer league will be held, and the matches between the three teams with the possibility of winning, Vissel Kobe in first place, Sanfrecce Hiroshima in second place, and FC Machida Zelvia in third place, will kick off at 2:00 pm at the same time. The three-way battle for the championship, which has been entangled until the final round, will be decided.
2024-12-08 06:08:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the average amount of vegetables consumed per day last year was just over 250 grams, about 100 grams below the national target and the lowest since statistics began being kept.
2024-12-08 05:56:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and strong cold air, snow is falling mainly on the Sea of Japan side from northern to western Japan. The cold air will peak on the 8th, and snow is expected to continue over a wide area, so please be careful when driving on snowy roads and when it may affect traffic.
2024-12-08 05:34:00
Following the withdrawal of the bill calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Song-ryul, the Japanese government has decided to continue to closely monitor the situation, as there is a possibility that the unrest will continue. However, regardless of the domestic political situation, the importance of Japan-South Korea relations will not change, and the government plans to confirm cooperation, including with the United States.
2024-12-08 05:08:00
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which has a large number of patients among childhood cancers, has been problematic in that children sometimes die from side effects of anti-cancer drugs. However, a group including the University of Tokyo has announced that they have developed a new treatment that reduces these side effects.
2024-12-08 02:47:00
South Korean news agency Yonhap News reported that former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who reportedly advised President Yoon Seok-yeol to declare "emergency martial law," appeared before prosecutors in the early hours of the 8th.
