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Japan announced on Wednesday the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot-dip galvanized steel from China and South Korea. The move follows a complaint filed on April 28 by Japanese steelmakers including Nippon Steel and Kobe Steel. Domestic producers claim that falling local......
On August 6, 2025, Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with a record number of international representatives expected to attend a solemn ceremony calling for global nuclear disarmament. At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on......
Japan has just recorded its hottest July since 1898, with average temperatures 2.89°C above the seasonal norm, surpassing the previous year’s record of 2.16°C, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The blistering heat follows an already record-breaking June, which was officially......
China and Russia launched joint naval exercises on Sunday, August 3, in the Sea of Japan, signaling a deepening military partnership between the two nations amid growing tensions with the United States and its allies. The drills, titled "Joint Sea-2025", began near the Russian port city of......
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced on Thursday that it has lifted the tsunami advisory that was issued following a major earthquake off the Russian Far East coast—one of the most powerful tremors recorded in the region in recent years. “There are currently no coastal areas under......
The Sanseito party, a far-right political movement that began on YouTube, has emerged as a surprising force in Japan’s latest upper house elections, drawing national attention with its hardline stance on immigration and populist economic pledges. Campaigning under the slogan "Japanese First,"......
Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down during landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, leaving 18 passengers injured. The accident occurred amid strong winds following a snowstorm. The CRJ900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air and carrying 80 people, crashed near the intersection of......
Concern is mounting in Japan as a truck driver remains trapped for a third consecutive day in a rapidly expanding sinkhole. Rescue teams have begun constructing a 30-meter ramp in a desperate attempt to reach him. The 74-year-old driver was caught in the incident when the road collapsed near Tokyo on......
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, according to reports from South Korea's military. The missiles were detected on Tuesday at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT), with their origin traced to North Korea’s Jagang Province.......
Karim Zidane, the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies, will lead a prominent Moroccan delegation to Japan and South Korea from November 25 to 29. This mission is part of a roadshow aimed at promoting investment opportunities......
In a momentous recognition of their tireless advocacy against nuclear weapons, Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee commended the group for its significant contributions to establishing the......
