2025-02-09 21:00:00
The Ukrainian military commander-in-chief revealed that last year, more than 1.3 million drones were deployed to the front lines, and more than 370 military-related facilities in Russian territory were attacked using long-range weapons, likely in an attempt to emphasize that Ukraine maintains its offensive capabilities.
2025-02-09 18:45:00
US media reported that President Trump revealed in an interview that he had spoken to President Putin by phone to negotiate an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian side said it "cannot confirm or deny" the report.
2025-02-09 18:02:00
The final of the Japanese Curling Championships, which also serves as the selection for the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics next year, was held on the 9th, and in the women's competition, Fortius won 8-7 against Hokkaido Bank after overtime to win the championship. Fortius will compete in the Japan representative selection tournament in September this year along with SC Karuizawa Club, which won the tournament last year, and Loco Solare, which has won medals in two consecutive Olympic Games and is the top Japanese team in the world rankings.
2025-02-09 17:22:00
On the night of the 8th, a woman in her 70s who lived in a house in Aizu Misato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, was found buried in snow and later confirmed dead. Police believe that the woman was caught in falling snow while shoveling snow, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.
2025-02-09 16:33:00
The export of American LNG (liquefied natural gas) to Japan was a major topic at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting on the 7th. President Trump revealed that he is in discussions with Japan toward a joint venture regarding LNG produced in Alaska, but there are many issues to be resolved, such as the price, and the focus will be on whether the negotiations will progress in the future.
2025-02-09 16:11:00
In a case where a Vietnamese group was busted for shoplifting goods from drug stores and sending them to their home country, a joint investigation headquarters including the Metropolitan Police Department has tracked down the group's base in the capital Hanoi and is currently gathering information, according to an interview with police authorities. They have also identified two men and women who are believed to have acted as leaders and told the Japanese group the items to steal and their destinations from Vietnam, and are continuing their investigation.
2025-02-09 16:08:00
On the night of the 8th, a woman in her 70s who lived in a house in Aizu Misato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, was found buried in snow and later confirmed dead. Police believe that the woman was caught in falling snow while shoveling snow, and are investigating the circumstances at the time.
2025-02-09 15:31:00
Five Thai hostages who were released by Hamas following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip returned to Thailand on the morning of the 9th and were reunited with their families.
2025-02-09 13:45:00
On the 8th, a bus carrying many passengers collided with a truck in southern Mexico, killing 41 people.
2025-02-09 13:20:00
A symposium was held on the 9th to deepen understanding of "rare diseases," which are intractable diseases with particularly low patient numbers.
2025-02-09 12:56:00
On the 8th, Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton in the English Premier League scored the winning goal in the fourth round of the domestic cup competition held at home.
2025-02-09 12:05:00
Following a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, leaving one man missing, firefighters resumed searches using heavy machinery at the site where the truck fell on the 9th, but stopped after about 30 minutes due to concerns of a collapse. The work on the 9th did not yield any clues about the man, and it was determined that safety could not be guaranteed, so they will no longer search inside the hole, and will instead consider other search methods, such as entering sewer pipes.
2025-02-09 12:03:00
Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the first Japan-U.S. summit meeting he held with President Trump had a positive outcome. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, he said that it is not just an acquisition but an investment, and that a mechanism will be considered for the company to remain an American company.
2025-02-09 11:06:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave a speech marking the anniversary of the founding of the country's military, criticizing military cooperation between the United States and Japan and South Korea, and reiterating his intention to accelerate nuclear development.
2025-02-09 11:05:00
An earthquake occurred at around 10:59 a.m. on the 9th. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake. The epicenter was in southern Nagano Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was 10 kilometers, and the magnitude of the earthquake was estimated to be 3.5. The seismic intensity of each city and town is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 3: Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture.
2025-02-09 09:19:00
The Japanese government plans to expand the provision of drones to Asian countries through the OSA, a framework for providing defense equipment to like-minded countries. As Japanese products are highly trusted and the need for them is growing, the government hopes to further deepen cooperation with other countries through the expansion of the supply.
2025-02-09 09:15:00
According to a report from the United States Geological Survey to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred at around 8:23 a.m. on the 9th, Japan time, with its epicenter in the Caribbean Sea north of Honduras in Central America. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there will be no tsunami impact on Japan from this earthquake.
2025-02-09 07:45:00
The strongest cold front of the season has caused heavy snowfall mainly along the Sea of Japan coast and in mountainous areas, resulting in a significant increase in snowfall. Snow is expected to continue on the 9th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as avalanches. Meteorologist Toshiyuki Minami explains the outlook for snow and precautions to take. [Video is 3 minutes and 26 seconds long] *Broadcast on the weather report for "Good Morning Japan" at 7am on the 9th. *Not available on data broadcasting.
2025-02-09 06:56:00
The strongest cold front of the season has caused a large increase in snowfall, especially along the Japan Sea coast, with heavy snowfall also falling on the plains of Kinki and Tokai. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding traffic impacts. According to JR companies and their websites, due to the heavy snowfall, the Yamagata Shinkansen will suspend service on the 9th on both inbound and outbound lines between Fukushima Station and Shinjo Station in Yamagata Prefecture from the first train until around noon. Here is a summary of traffic impacts in various areas.
2025-02-09 06:52:00
The strongest cold front of the season has caused heavy snowfall mainly along the Sea of Japan coast and in mountainous areas, resulting in a significant increase in snowfall. The snow is expected to continue on the 9th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against the impact on traffic and avalanches.
2025-02-09 06:39:00
On the 8th, the three Baltic states, including Lithuania, cut off their connections to the Russian power grid in order to eliminate their dependence on Russia in the energy sector. They are scheduled to be connected to the continental European power grid in the future.
2025-02-09 06:20:00
The final of the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, known as a stepping stone for young ballet dancers around the world, was held, and Shinnosuke Ankai (18) from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, won third place.
2025-02-09 05:28:00
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that it currently estimates that an asteroid discovered at the end of last year has a 2.2% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032, and that it will continue to monitor the asteroid carefully.
2025-02-09 05:05:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, US President Trump has indicated his intention to meet with Nippon Steel executives to discuss the matter. If the meeting is realized, the company is expected to explain the acquisition plan, which will lead to job creation, and the Japanese government also plans to support the response.
