Kishida to be 1st Japan leader to attend NATO summit
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thestar.com.my/sport/badminton/2024/04/18/marvellous-miyazaki-deserves-her-spot-in-japan-team
3-year-old girl falls to her death from balcony of high-rise apartment in Hiroshima
japantoday.com/category/national/3-year-old-girl-falls-to-her-death-from-balcony-of-high-rise-apartment-in-hiroshima
Taiwan hit by strong earthquake, triggering tsunami warning in Japan: TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake struck in the ocean near Taiwan on Wednesday morning ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Natural-disasters/Taiwan-hit-by-strong-earthquake-triggering-tsunami-warning-in-Japan
Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
Japan strongly condemns Iranian attack on Israel as 'escalation': Japan has traditionally been a friendly nation to Iran, with Prime Minister Kishida meeting ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/politics/japan-condemns-iran-attack/
Formula 1 | Schumacher settles accounts with driver: "It's just overwhelming": If Ralf Schumacher has his way, one of the 20 current Formula 1 drivers no longer ...
sport.de/news/ne6542576/formel-1--schumacher-rechnet-mit-fahrer-ab-ist-einfach-ueberfordert/
Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending: Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers ...
euronews.com/2024/04/05/norway-becomes-latest-european-state-to-boost-defence-spending
Quick Glance: Norway's Contribution to Ukraine and Approach to Russia
- Norway plans long-term support for Ukraine until 2027, with a total amount of almost €7.6 billion.
- Norwegian defense support for Ukraine is crucial, especially considering the country's strong defense industry.
- Due to the geopolitical developments in the region, Norway's economic outlook has improved.
- Norway is aware of the Russian threat and prepares accordingly, without committing to direct military actions for Ukraine.
From Indonesia to Japan, dollar's rising strength raises global alarm: TOKYO -- Countries across the globe are becoming increasingly wary of the growing ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/From-Indonesia-to-Japan-dollar-s-rising-strength-raises-global-alarm
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The USA is building a “latticework” against China with Japan: Joe Biden sees Japan as a “global partner” in competition with the authoritarian regimes in China ...
nzz.ch/international/die-usa-bauen-mit-japan-ein-gitterwerk-gegen-china-ld.1825801
Tulips in Full Bloom Delight Visitors to Mie Pref. Flower Park
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240410-179635/
When your job separates the family: Japan's “tanshin funin” system sees married company employees leaving their families behind when they are transferred to ...
japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/08/voices/tanshin-funin-business-bachelor/
Formula 1: Max Verstappen dominates again: victory at the Cherry Blossom GP in Japan
rtl.de/cms/formel-1-max-verstappen-dominiert-wieder-sieg-beim-kirschblueten-gp-in-japan-5082744.html
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