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Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake

Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake

August 9 2024, 07:49 AM • 23013 views
Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8

Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8

August 8 2024, 06:19 AM • 16579 views
South Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere

South Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere

July 28 2024, 07:47 AM • 27339 views
Romanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Romanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

July 25 2024, 08:43 PM • 21160 views
Tennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Tennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

July 25 2024, 12:03 PM • 16777 views
Japan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen

Japan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen

July 24 2024, 03:47 AM • 116040 views
US faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media

US faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media

July 20 2024, 03:10 PM • 23980 views
Fire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters

Fire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters

July 2 2024, 11:45 AM • 14584 views
New Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit

New Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit

July 1 2024, 05:56 AM • 15302 views
FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

June 17 2024, 09:43 AM • 23613 views
A rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan

A rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan

June 15 2024, 10:08 PM • 25867 views
Japan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025

Japan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025

June 14 2024, 05:10 AM • 56445 views
Parliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan

Parliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan

June 5 2024, 12:31 PM • 18117 views
The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%

The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%

May 28 2024, 07:58 AM • 19870 views
Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme

Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme

May 24 2024, 12:38 PM • 118757 views
FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

May 10 2024, 09:38 AM • 26785 views
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France

Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France

May 9 2024, 09:19 PM • 23626 views
Sydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners

Sydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners

May 1 2024, 03:25 PM • 22956 views
Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible

Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible

April 29 2024, 02:31 PM • 114196 views
Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean

Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean

April 21 2024, 12:40 AM • 105599 views
Japanese startup Sakana AI prepares to launch its first AI product in 2025

Japanese startup Sakana AI prepares to launch its first AI product in 2025

Nvidia-backed Tokyo-based Sakana AI plans to release its first commercial AI product in 2025. The startup develops AI technology for text, image, video, and code generation.

Technologies • 02:44 PM • 12655 views
Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN

The concentration of the three main greenhouse gases reached new highs in 2023. Current measures will only reduce emissions by 2.6% by 2030 instead of the required 43%.

Society • October 28 2024, 12:18 PM • 16350 views
AI will take on a human form - Nvidia vice president

AI will take on a human form - Nvidia vice president

A representative of Nvidia announced the future “human form” of artificial intelligence. According to him, Japanese technologies will contribute to the development of AI not only in the creation of humanoids, but also in real operations.

News of the World • October 28 2024, 06:51 AM • 14035 views
Man throws Molotov cocktails at ruling party headquarters in Tokyo

Man throws Molotov cocktails at ruling party headquarters in Tokyo

In Tokyo, a 49-year-old man threw several Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan headquarters building. The attack took place 8 days before early parliamentary elections amid corruption scandals in the party.

News of the World • October 19 2024, 02:32 AM • 21174 views
Japanese drones to search for landmines in Ukraine

Japanese drones to search for landmines in Ukraine

The Japanese company Prodrone plans to start a business of detecting landmines in Ukraine using drones. The project is planned to be commercialized by fiscal year 2025 in cooperation with Tokyo-based consulting firm Padeco.

War • October 17 2024, 08:14 AM • 26933 views
Five exciting Japanese films: what to watch this fall weekend

Five exciting Japanese films: what to watch this fall weekend

UNN offers a selection of five Japanese films of different genres to watch this weekend. Among them are dramas, action movies, and sci-fi, which reveal the themes of family, justice, and self-discovery.

Society • October 11 2024, 07:37 PM • 95238 views
Problems of excessive tourism: popular areas of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets

Problems of excessive tourism: popular areas of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets

The Shibuya and Shinjuku districts of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets to combat the problems of excessive tourism. The ban is in effect permanently in Shibuya and on holidays in Shinjuku.

News of the World • October 9 2024, 08:24 AM • 112792 views
Due to climate change, Tokyo is expanding a huge complex of underground tanks for collecting rainwater

Due to climate change, Tokyo is expanding a huge complex of underground tanks for collecting rainwater

Tokyo is modernizing its system of underground tunnels to collect rainwater due to increased precipitation. The $1.63 billion project prevents flooding, but needs to be expanded due to the increase in extreme precipitation.

News of the World • October 3 2024, 08:12 AM • 12480 views
Japanese fighter jet intercepts Russian military aircraft and fires flares

Japanese fighter jet intercepts Russian military aircraft and fires flares

A Russian Il-38 violated Japanese airspace three times on September 23. In response, Japanese fighter jets used flares for the first time, and Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Russian government.

News of the World • September 23 2024, 03:33 PM • 16946 views
Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei wins the most medals at the Paris Olympics

Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei wins the most medals at the Paris Olympics

Zhang Yufei won six Olympic medals at the Paris Games, becoming the most successful athlete of the tournament. Frenchman Leon Marchand is the leader in the number of gold medals with five.

Sports • August 11 2024, 03:34 PM • 35234 views
Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake

Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake

Fumio Kishida canceled his visit to Central Asia due to the increased likelihood of a devastating earthquake in Japan. Experts warned of a possible mega-quake, and the prime minister decided to stay in the country to manage the crisis.

News of the World • August 9 2024, 07:49 AM • 23013 views
Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8

Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8

On August 8, Ukrainian Olympians will compete in rhythmic gymnastics, rock climbing, rowing, pentathlon, wrestling, and weightlifting. The day before, Oleksandr Khyzhnyak won a gold medal in boxing.

Sports • August 8 2024, 06:19 AM • 16579 views
South Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere

South Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere

South Korea, Japan, and the United States signed a document on security cooperation against DPRK threats. The memorandum provides for political consultations, information exchange, and joint exercises.

News of the World • July 28 2024, 07:47 AM • 27339 views
Romanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Romanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Mykhailo Romanchuk and Elina Svitolina, winners of the previous Games, will be the flag bearers of the Ukrainian national team at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The ceremony will take place on July 26 at 21:00 Kyiv time.

Sports • July 25 2024, 08:43 PM • 21160 views
Tennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Tennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina will be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The ceremony will take place on July 26 at 20:30, and Svitolina will become the third Ukrainian woman to be entrusted with this honorable mission.

Sports • July 25 2024, 12:03 PM • 16777 views
Japan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen

Japan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen

Japan protested russia's entry ban on 13 executives of Japanese companies, including the head of Toyota. The Japanese Foreign Ministry called this decision “absolutely unacceptable” and restricting the legitimate activities of companies.

Economy • July 24 2024, 03:47 AM • 116040 views
US faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media

US faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media

The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.

News of the World • July 20 2024, 03:10 PM • 23980 views
Fire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters

Fire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters

In Japan, a fire broke out at the Idemitsu Kosan refinery in Chiba.

News of the World • July 2 2024, 11:45 AM • 14584 views
New Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit

New Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit

Japan's new H3 rocket successfully launched the ALOS-4 Earth observation satellite into orbit, an important step toward turning the H3 into a commercial launch vehicle.

News of the World • July 1 2024, 05:56 AM • 15302 views
FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe

Despite efforts to cut off supplies of Russian fossil fuels, gas imports to Europe from Russia in May exceeded those from the United States.

Economy • June 17 2024, 09:43 AM • 23613 views
A rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan

A rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan

The rare and deadly streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which can lead to death within 48 hours, is spreading rapidly in Japan, especially in Tokyo, with an unprecedented number of cases reported in the first half of 2024.

Health • June 15 2024, 10:08 PM • 25867 views
Japan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025

Japan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025

Japan plans to hold an international conference on demining in Ukraine in the fall of 2025 to address the issue of anti-personnel mines left by Russian troops.

War • June 14 2024, 05:10 AM • 56445 views
Parliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan

Parliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan

The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Ukrainian-Japanese Convention on the elimination of double taxation, which sets restrictions on the taxation of dividends, interest and royalties between the two countries to facilitate economic relations and reduce tax barriers.

Economy • June 5 2024, 12:31 PM • 18117 views
The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%

The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%

The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3% as traders tracked transfers of more than 107,000 bitcoins worth $7. 2 billion from wallets linked to the defunct Mt. Gox exchange.

Economy • May 28 2024, 07:58 AM • 19870 views
Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme

Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme

Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the "doge" meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died at the age of 18, suffering from leukemia and liver disease.

Technologies • May 24 2024, 12:38 PM • 118757 views
FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google

Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.

News of the World • May 10 2024, 09:38 AM • 26785 views
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France

Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France

Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carried the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France to honor the memory of her father, who took part in the battle for Donetsk airport in 2014.

Sports • May 9 2024, 09:19 PM • 23626 views
Sydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners

Sydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners

Sydney's bid to join the world's marathons has received an additional boost after it reached a record number of participants in 2024 - 24,000 runners, the largest audience for an Australian endurance marathon.

Sports • May 1 2024, 03:25 PM • 22956 views
Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible

Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible

Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation thanks to careful design optimized for efficient baggage handling and tracking.

Technologies • April 29 2024, 02:31 PM • 114196 views
Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean

Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean

Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean during a night exercise, 1 crew member survives, and 7 are still missing.

War • April 21 2024, 12:40 AM • 105599 views
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