Experts question bird strike as cause of South Korea plane crash
[Japan Today] - 12/29/2024
Uncertainty surrounds the deadliest plane crash on South Korean soil, aviation experts said on Sunday, questioning how much impact a potential bird strike cited by authorities could have…
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2,663 people died in traffic accidents in 2024, National Police Agency says
The National Police Agency says that the number of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2024 was 2,663, down 15 (0.6%) (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Ishiba heads to Malaysia, Indonesia to strengthen defense and economic ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a four-day trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in clash in Nigeria
At least six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists died in a clash in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, the military (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Japan urges U.S. military to make changes to stop rapes in Okinawa
Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday urged the U.S. military to implement changes to (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Japan weather group hit by cyberattack; information site down
The Japan Weather Association said Thursday that it has been hit by a cyberattack, rendering an information website (…)
[Japan Today] - 9/01/2025
Meta's 'Musk playbook' fans misinformation concerns
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[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
UK police face probe into handling of sex crimes allegations against Harrods owner Al Fayed
British police watchdogs will investigate whether the London force bungled its handling of sex crimes allegations (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Sea of Japan coast braces for heavy snow, possible traffic disruption
Japan's weather agency and land ministry on Wednesday warned of heavy snowfall in regions along the Sea of Japan (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Djokovic has point to prove against younger rivals at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
Biden to meet virtually with Japanese and Philippine leaders, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual meeting with leaders from Japan and the Philippines during his trip to (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by 113 runs in rain-hit 2nd ODI to win series
Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman made half centuries in a 112-run second-wicket partnership which helped New Zealand (…)
[Japan Today] - 8/01/2025
