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Kumamoto, July 28 (Jiji Press)–A powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan at around 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday, registering up to 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, in the city of Uki and the town of Hikawa.

(The seventh paragraph should have read, “…the secretariat of the Nuclear Regulation Authority…” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Strong Quake Jolts Kumamoto in Southwestern Japan Kumamoto, July 28 (Jiji Press)–A powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan at

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering adopting a proposal to reduce the consumption tax rate on food to 1 pct for two years from April next year as a provisional measure, informed sources said Tuesday. The tax

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–A panel of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday compiled a report proposing a system that would allow administrative agencies to intercept private communications without a court warrant for security purposes. The report also called for establishing

(Adnkronos) – The photographic exhibition “Embracing the Infinite. The Eternal Quest of Giuseppe Tucci”, dedicated to the figure of the great orientalist, explorer, and Tibetologist, was inaugurated on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the prestigious Chinggis Khaan National Museum, in the presence

Kumamoto, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Tuesday’s massive earthquake that recorded a seismic intensity of up to 7 in Kumamoto Prefecture frightened local residents, many of whom recalled the 2016 quake disaster that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture. The day’s temblor, which happened around

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Eiji Bando, a former pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Central League who also went on to build a successful career in television, died Wednesday of chronic heart failure. He was 86. He was born in Japanese-controlled

(Adnkronos) – As of July 1st, 410 people in Germany were classified by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bka) as potential Islamist threats. This was reported today by the Rnd media group, cited by Dpa.   These are individuals linked to

(Adnkronos) – Haiti’s electoral authorities announced on Monday that presidential and legislative elections will be held at the end of the year, provided that “an acceptable security climate is established”: a daunting task for the Caribbean nation, devastated by gang violence. The

Ishikari, Hokkaido, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Eleven Japanese companies, including telecommunications giant NTT East Inc., said Tuesday that they have established a data center consortium in the city of Ishikari, Hokkaido, together with the city government. The consortium aims to revitalize the local