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Takerufuji makes sumo history, breaking 110-year record: Takerufuji has become the first sumo wrestler since 1914 to win his maiden tournament in the elite ...
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Cherry blossoms start blooming in Tokyo: Cherry blossoms started blooming in Tokyo on Friday, five days later than the yearly average.
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Princess Aiko visits sacred Shinto landmark: Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has made her first solo trip to the ...
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In America, Godzilla is a superhero — in Japan, he’s still a monster: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see ...
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Quick Glance: Mixed reactions to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire
- Initial responses to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have arrived, praising an exhilarating, action-packed experience - however, the new Monster-verse film doesn't captivate everyone.
- The storyline follows Godzilla and Kong reuniting to confront a fresh, perilous menace, with director Adam Wingard returning to helm the project once more.
- Critics commend the grand scale, fast-paced sequences, and diverse range of creatures, though a few express concerns over the sparse dialogues and sluggish beginning.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on March 29, eliciting a mixed bag of reactions, with many lauding the thrilling action and monster clashes, while others scrutinize the plot and dialogue.
US forces engage six Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles over southern Red Sea: U.S. forces engaged six Houthi unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over the southern Red ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-forces-engage-six-houthi-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-over-southern-red-sea-2024-03-24/
Aerial footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties: US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Confident Statement and Remarkable Events in the US and Canada
- Tony Cavallaro fights for return of his 750lb alligator
- Impressive lightning brightens the sky over Houston
- Firefighters respond to hot air balloon collision with power lines
- Men swapped at birth receive apology from province
Siem Reap, Cambodia - Somewhere Street | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Siem Reap is a popular tourist destination because it is close to the largest religious monument in the ...
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Japan's firefly squid make nighttime waters sparkle: Firefly squid are lighting up the waters off Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, as they rise to the sea surface ...
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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'Godzilla Minus One' makes history at Oscars | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: "Godzilla Minus One" secured a place in Hollywood history on Sunday ...
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Sakura | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: NHK World's cherry blossom map is updated daily. Visit our site for videos and other exclusive content this sakura season.
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Their WWII mission was secret for decades. Now the Ghost Army will get the Congressional Gold Medal
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Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
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U.S. says it conducted self-defense strikes against Houthi facilities: U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes against three Houthi underground weapons ...
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Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say
reuters.com/technology/space/musks-spacex-is-building-spy-satellite-network-us-intelligence-agency-sources-2024-03-16/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Constructing Spy Satellite Network for US Intelligence Agency
- SpaceX is constructing a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency.
- The network is being built by SpaceX's Starshield business unit under a $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
- If successful, the program will significantly enhance the ability of the U.S. government and military to quickly spot potential targets almost anywhere on the globe.
- The development of the Starshield network highlights the deepening ties between SpaceX and U.S. intelligence and military projects.
Niger's junta says US military presence in country is no longer justified: Niger's junta said on Saturday the US military presence in the country is no longer ...
business-standard.com/world-news/niger-s-junta-says-us-military-presence-in-country-is-no-longer-justified-124031700039_1.html
Sweden and Finland join Nato's biggest military exercise in decades: New members Sweden and Finland joined the manoeuvres in northern Norway ...
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Quick Glance: Sweden and Finland Participate in Nato's Largest Military Exercise
- Nato conducts military exercise to deter Russia.
- Sweden and Finland participate as full Nato members.
- Perception exists that Russia could target a Nato country in the long term.
- Nordic nations ramp up defense efforts due to proximity to Russia.
BOJ Governor Ueda proposes ending negative rates as board chair - NHK: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has proposed ending negative rates as chair of the ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/boj-governor-ueda-proposes-ending-negative-rates-board-chair-nhk-2024-03-19/
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
The Bloated Pentagon Budget Is Our Path to Ruin: Today’s generation of “leaders” seems not yet to have had their fill of war, hate, and oppression ...
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Sweet Potatoes - Japanology Plus mini | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Sweet potatoes are a popular food throughout Japan. They're baked, simmered, added to soup ...
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Israel has agreed to provide ‘security bubble’ for Gaza pier project: Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have raised concerns about protecting U.S. personnel helping in ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/israel-security-gaza-pier-project-00149214
US gets 'mixed signals' from Niger on future of US troops, US general says: The United States has received "mixed signals" from Niger following the ruling ...
reuters.com/world/us-gets-mixed-signals-niger-future-us-troops-us-general-says-2024-03-20/
Feeding time doesn't come cuter: Visitors to a zoo in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, are relishing the chance to give the red pandas a little something to eat.
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Lindsey Graham, visiting Kyiv, urges Ukraine to pass mobilization law: The Republican senator visited the Ukrainian capital as Russia is advancing on the ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/18/lindsey-graham-visiting-kyiv-urges-ukraine-pass-mobilization-law/
Kneecap say Catherine Martin will be 'on her own' at SXSW festival as Irish artists pull out
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Shopkeepers attend memorial service for chickens | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Oita Prefecture's Nakatsu City is sometimes called Japan's center for ...
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Why the U.S. Faces a Delicate Balancing Act on Countering China in the South China Sea
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Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death: The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image ...
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Taketori Monogatari (The Bamboo Cutter) - Story Land in Classical Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-pm-pledges-boost-defence-diplomatic-capabilities-preserve-peace-nhk-says-2024-03-23/
US in talks to fund Palestinian, Multinational peacekeeping force in Gaza - report
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-794296
South Korea plans to launch its second spy satellite: South Korea is gearing up to launch its second military spy satellite in early April ...
defence-blog.com/south-korea-plans-to-launch-its-second-spy-satellite/
A method being weighed for distributing U.S. aid in Gaza could put U.S. troops at risk, officials say
nbcnews.com/news/world/biden-no-us-troops-distributing-aid-gaza-risk-rcna144750
U.S. military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-military-drains-fuel-tank-facility-leaked-fuel-pearl-harbors-drinki-rcna145414
AP reporters aboard a US military plane watch batches of aid airdropped on Gaza: Two Associated Press journalists aboard an American aid flight to Gaza observed ...
apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hamas-war-us-airdrop-aid-70c6de5f752dc3cbf0d20017a79abb35
Rising concerns about China lead to tighter ties: Concerns about a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and tensions between China and the Philippines lead to ...
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Rivals Nissan and Honda sign MoU on EV partnership: Japanese auto rivals Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are considering a strategic partnership to collaborate on ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-nissan-sign-mou-comprehensive-ev-cooperation-nhk-reports-2024-03-15/
'Hamanasu' overnight express train gets new life in Thailand | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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How the US military plans to construct a pier and get food into Gaza: Building a floating dock poses logistical and security challenges - how might it actually ...
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California man pleads guilty to selling Pentagon $3.5M in counterfeit electronics - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/28/California-man-pleads-guilty-to-selling-35-in-counterfeit-electronics-to-Defense-Department/6761711677300/
Japan earthquake: Local businesses take steps forward: Reconstruction continues on the Noto Peninsula following the New Year's Day earthquake ...
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Does US deterrence work against Iran’s allies? Yes and no.: Since war erupted in Gaza, U.S. forces and interests in the Middle East have come under fire from ...
csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2024/0326/Does-US-deterrence-work-against-Iran-s-allies-Yes-and-no
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'That's the Law': Senators Say Biden Must End Arms Sales If Israel Keeps Blocking Aid
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Public bath reopens in Anamizu Town: Parts of Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture have been without running water since the New Year's Day earthquake ...
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TOHOKU - Barakan Discovers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Almost immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, people in the Tohoku region started talking about ...
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White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine: The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
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Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
Season 7-7 Lamb and Veggie Stir-fry Bento & Tori-ten Bento - BENTO EXPO | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines: The four new advanced conventionally powered submarines will add to the Netherlands’ emergent ...
twz.com/sea/dutch-choose-french-design-for-tomahawk-armed-new-submarines
Linguist trains disaster volunteers to speak from the heart: When disaster strikes, spreading information in multiple languages is vital. But sometimes people ...
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Tsukiji - A Town Reclaimed from the Sea - Dive in Tokyo | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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Hot spring bathhouse reopens in Nanao City: A public bathhouse at Wakura Onsen, a hot spring resort in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture ...
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Biden Budget Includes Over $1 Trillion in 'Militarized Spending': Analysis: "If we are ever going to stop the cycle of endless war, we'll have to invest ...
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Marvelous Mystery Tour ― Mushrooms, Japan - Darwin's Amazing Animals | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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US to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: If US believes Israel lacks the assurances it needs, Biden could suspend some weapons ...
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-us-review-israeli-assurances-not-violating-international-law
Genomic Testing for Lung Cancer - Medical Frontiers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand: The five-year survival rate for lung cancer is increasing. Tests can now ...
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Pentagon eyes stockpile replenishment, funds to spur tech industry in 2025 budget
defenseone.com/threats/2024/03/pentagon-eyes-stockpile-replenishment-funds-spur-tech-industry-2025-budget/394857/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Hungary's leader claims Trump told him he would cut off U.S. military aid to Ukraine
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/hungarys-leader-claims-trump-told-cut-us-military-aid-ukraine-rcna142774
Ohtani Shohei: Full news conference | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: During a ten-minute news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, Japanese baseball star Ohtani Shohei ...
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Opening New Doors for Children's Futures - DESIGN X STORIES | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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US troops in Ukraine will be treated as 'interventionists' — Putin: President Vladimir Putin warns that if the US conducts nuclear tests ...
trtworld.com/asia/us-troops-in-ukraine-will-be-treated-as-interventionists-putin-17336694
Quick Glance: Putin Warns the West: Russia Prepared for Nuclear Conflict
- President Vladimir Putin cautioned the West on Wednesday about Russia's technical readiness for a nuclear conflict and highlighted that the deployment of US troops to Ukraine would signify a significant escalation of hostilities.
- Putin affirmed the military-technical preparedness of Russia and emphasized that the US comprehended the implications of deploying troops in Russian territory or Ukraine as an intervention.
- The Ukraine conflict has strained Russia's relations with the West, with Putin warning against the potential of a nuclear conflict if Western troops become involved in the fighting in Ukraine.
- Putin stressed Russia's willingness to engage in negotiations concerning Ukraine based on reality, rejecting the use of psychoactive substances as a foundation for discussions.
Japan's manga industry under threat from piracy websites: The global phenomenon of Japanese anime and manga is attracting hordes of piracy websites that ...
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Ohtani's interpreter investigated over illegal gambling: US media outlets report that US authorities have launched an investigation into Mizuhara Ippei ...
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Which One is Longer? ―Comparing Lengths― - Let's Enjoy MATH with Barky the Dog | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missile - UPI.com: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a solid-fuel engine for a new intermediate-range ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea Advances Hypersonic Missile Development
- North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, designed to strike distant U.S. targets in the region.
- Kim Jong Un guided the ground test of the solid-fuel engine for the hypersonic missile, emphasizing the strategic importance of this new weapon.
- The development of hypersonic weapons aims to overcome U.S. and South Korean missile defense systems, although their desired speed and maneuverability have not been proven in recent tests.
- Observers anticipate North Korea escalating its missile tests ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, with the U.S. and South Korea expanding their military exercises in response.
Shockwave: Fans mourn loss of manga artist Toriyama Akira | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: The death of Japanese manga artist Toriyama Akira — creator of "Dragon ...
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Niger revokes military accord with US: Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240317-niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us
Quake-hit Ishikawa launches recruitment website for welfare workers: Ishikawa Prefecture is launching a recruitment drive for workers at understaffed nursing ...
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Tanker capsizes off coast of Japan, seven deaths confirmed, media reports: A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker has capsized off the coast of Yamaguchi ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/skorean-flagged-tanker-capsizes-off-coast-japan-media-reports-2024-03-20/
Evacuated fisheries workers find work in Kanazawa: While repairs get underway to fix the quake-damaged Wajima City fishing port, some of the workers who are ...
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Ship With Aid for Gaza Leaves Cyprus: Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: As too little aid reaches Gaza by land, a ship left Cyprus carrying rice ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/12/world/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news/the-shipment-of-food-from-world-central-kitchen-includes-beans-and-flour
BOJ makes tentative return to orthodox policy: The Bank of Japan implemented a seismic policy shift this month by raising rates for the first time in 17 years ...
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Season 7-9 Maple-miso Chicken Bento & Maple-mustard Pork Bento - BENTO EXPO | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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Japan's cherry blossom heaven: Sakura sightseeing in early spring is a favorite Japanese pastime. Whether you're planning to travel to Japan or are already here ...
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Ongoing free pet care: The Ishikawa Veterinary Medical Association is continuing with free medical care for pets in areas damaged by the Noto Peninsula ...
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U.S. Marines join huge NATO training exercises in Norway: U.S. Marines joined NATO exercises in Norway near the border with Russia. Sweden and Finland also took ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-marines-join-huge-nato-training-exercises-norway-rcna143167
Ukraine war latest: EU gives final approval of $5.5 billion in defense aid to Kyiv
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-eu-gives-final-approval-to-5-5-billion-for-defense-aid-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Russia Launches 'Largest' Attack on Energy
- Russia's 'largest' attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure involved around 150 missiles and drones, resulting in two casualties.
- China's mediation attempts in the Ukraine conflict failed due to significant differences between Kyiv and Moscow.
- France and Germany announced ammunition production in Ukraine to support the country's armed forces.
- Germany and France reached a 'historic' breakthrough in developing the tank of the future, focusing on advanced technologies.
Suzu City accepting applications to raze homes: Officials in Suzu City are now accepting applications from people whose buildings were damaged by the Noto ...
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The Imperial couple visits quake-hit areas: Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Ishikawa Prefecture to visit Noto Peninsula communities ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ataglance/3032/
Former U.S. military leaders assess 2021 troop withdrawal from Afghanistan - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/19/Milley-McKenzie-Afghanistan-withdraw/6741710881729/
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