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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited earthquake-stricken Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday following a magnitude 7.1 quake that killed 38 people. The region faces compounding crises from extreme heat, water shortages, and overcrowded emergency shelters.
Japan has established its National Intelligence Bureau to strengthen intelligence operations and counter foreign espionage. The move signals Tokyo's growing focus on national security threats in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
Thailand's Ministry of Transport is pursuing cabinet approval for a Bangkok-Phitsanulok high-speed rail corridor as part of its 2027 agenda, marking a significant step in regional infrastructure development with Japanese partnership.
Malaysia's embassy in Japan has advised Malaysian nationals to remain vigilant following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture. Emergency contact numbers and official monitoring resources have been provided.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, registering the highest intensity level since January 2024 and causing multiple injuries and significant infrastructure disruption.
Southwestern Japan was struck by a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake on July 28, centred in Kumamoto Prefecture. Tsunami warnings were issued for nearby seas, with significant power disruptions affecting tens of thousands of households.
Japanese police have arrested a 51-year-old former nurse on suspicion of killing a 75-year-old patient by contaminating his intravenous line, causing fatal sepsis. The suspect denies involvement.
A Tokyo court has handed down a 16-year prison sentence to a 44-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing a 22-year-old woman over 55 times during a livestream in March last year, stemming from a financial dispute.
Japan's parliament has approved sweeping changes to imperial succession laws for the first time since 1947, permitting adoptions from former royal branches and allowing female members to retain their status after marriage.
Japan is deploying over 800 cameras across northern mountains to monitor bear populations following a sharp increase in fatal attacks. The initiative represents a significant shift toward coordinated, data-driven wildlife management.
A Thai criminal court has imprisoned a mother for seven and a half years after she trafficked her 12-year-old daughter to a Tokyo massage parlor where the child was forced into sexual services. The case highlights persistent vulnerabilities in regional trafficking networks.
Nijiro Murakami, star of Netflix's Alice in Borderland, has issued a statement regarding an ongoing investigation into allegations he assaulted his former girlfriend, marking his first public response to mounting scrutiny.