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Japan's PM Fumio Kishida cancels overseas trip after country's first 'megaquake' warning

Fumio Kishida tells press conference: ‘I have decided to stay in the country for the next week or so to ensure our preparations and communications are in order’

Evening Standard

Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast

The Guardian - AU

Japan 'Megaquake' Advisory After Tremor Injures Eight

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.

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US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and other diplomats will not attend Nagasaki's peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion, sparking controversy.

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How do 4,500 people become 250? The stark reality of life on Japan’s rapidly depopulating Gotō Islands

Japan’s population crisis isn’t letting up, despite ongoing efforts by its government to boost fertility rates. According to data released in June, birth rates fell for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, reaching a record low.

The Conversation

Nagasaki Mayor Defends Israel Snub At A-bomb Memorial

Nagasaki's mayor said Thursday it was "unfortunate" that US and British ambassadors have refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing of the Japanese city because Israel was snubbed.

International Business Times

Anti-whaling Activist Watson Says Greenland Arrest 'Political'

US-Canadian environmental activist Paul Watson considers his detention in Greenland and Japan's extradition request to be political, his campaigning group Sea Shepherd said Thursday.

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How to grow Japanese maples in pots – the perfect statement trees for any outdoor space

By following our expert-approved advice, your pot-grown Japanese maples will thrive

Homes & Gardens

Jamaica Fails To Qualify For Men's 4X100m Relay Final

Jamaica misses men's 4x100m relay final; Japan and Italy qualify as fastest losers.

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu Island, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Japan's Kyushu island triggers tsunami advisory. No major damage reported.

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Tsunami alert as powerful quake hits western Japan

A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 struck off southern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning.

Newcastle Herald

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory

The Independent UK

Tsunami warning lifted after Japan hit with powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake

The quake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu

Evening Standard

Netflix And Toho Studios To Remake Japanese Sci-Fi Classic

Netflix and Toho Studios team up for a modern retelling of 'The Human Vapor' with cutting-edge visuals and a Korean-Japanese creative touch.

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US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion. Diplomats express concerns over the decision. Hiroshima invited Israeli amb...

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AMD Launches New Ryzen & Radeon Gaming Bundle: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening

AMD has made itself quite a reputation with its bundling campaigns over the years, and every new season we can be sure that the company will be giving away free games with the purchase of its hardware. This summer will certainly not be exception as AMD will be bundling Warhammer…

The Conversation

Japan stock meltdown: why it rattled the crypto market

Japan’s stock market plunged 12% on Monday, August 5 – its worst day in 37 years. The severity of the fall triggered losses in stock markets around the world. In the US, for example, the Nasdaq index dropped more than 6%, while the S&P 500 dipped by 4.25%.

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Dovish Bank of Japan Comments Push Stocks Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.87%. US stocks today are moving higher on positive carryover from a jump in Japanese...

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Global Stocks Rally on Dovish Bank of Japan Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.78%. US stocks today are trading higher on positive carryover from a jump in Japanese...

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US Ambassador To Japan Skips Nagasaki Memorial Over Israel

U.S. Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki atomic bombing memorial due to Israel's exclusion. Hiroshima invited Israeli ambassador. Diplomatic concerns arise.

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Arai Is Bringing back the Sakata Bomb Graphic, but There’s a Catch

The Arai Rapide Neo, also called the Contour X in some markets, is Arai's entry into the neo-retro full-face market. Perfect canvas for a new Sakata design.

The Independent UK

US ambassador to skip Japan’s atomic bomb memorial after Israeli delegation was not invited

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited

Latin Times

Equities Extend Recovery, Yen Weakens As Some Calm Returns

After Monday's collapse that saw trillions of dollars wiped off valuations globally, traders returned to pick up bargains on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei bouncing back from a 12.4 percent loss to enjoy a gain of more than 10 percent.

Barchart

S&P Futures Climb as Risk Sentiment Improves, Disney Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.91% this morning, extending the rebound from Monday’s dramatic selloff, supported by remarks from a senior Bank of Japan official ruling out further rate hikes during periods of market instability, while investors awaited a new batch of earnings reports.

The Independent UK

Japan's Honda reports a nearly 9% rise in profit on healthy demand for its motorcycles and cars

Honda has reported an 8.7% increase in its fiscal first quarter profit as strong sales of hybrid vehicles in Japan and the U.S., and motorcycles in India and Brazil, boosted the Japanese automaker’s earnings

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