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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, 06:19 AM • 17145 views

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, 07:47 AM • 27606 views

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, 08:43 PM • 21620 views

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, 12:03 PM • 17276 views

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, 03:47 AM • 116461 views

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, 03:10 PM • 24352 views

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, 11:45 AM • 14835 views

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, 05:56 AM • 15484 views

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, 09:43 AM • 24005 views

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, 10:08 PM • 26094 views

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, 05:10 AM • 56880 views

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, 12:31 PM • 18286 views

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, 07:58 AM • 20031 views

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, 12:38 PM • 118891 views

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, 09:38 AM • 27122 views

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, 09:19 PM • 24053 views

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, 03:25 PM • 23391 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 its 30 years of operation thanks to careful design optimized for efficient baggage handling and tracking.

Technologies • April 29, 02:31 PM • 114365 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 during a night exercise, 1 crew member survives, and 7 are still missing.

War • April 21, 12:40 AM • 105713 views

South Korea plans trilateral summit with Japan and China in May to discuss regional issues

South Korea plans to hold a trilateral summit with Japan and China in May to discuss economic cooperation, regional issues, including nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, and to resume trilateral dialogue after a break since 2019.

News of the World • April 5, 04:01 AM • 32496 views

Spring joy in Tokyo: people enjoy the cherry blossoms

On Thursday, sakura blossomed in Japan. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, flowering began 4 days later than usual.

News of the World • April 4, 11:24 PM • 37912 views

An earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima, Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 0 occurred off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, at a depth of 40 km, causing aftershocks in 19 prefectures, but there was no tsunami threat.

News of the World • April 4, 03:40 AM • 47597 views

Zelenskyy speaks with Japanese Prime Minister: additional assistance to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and preparation of a security agreement discussed

Zelenskyy and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida discussed Ukraine's need for non-lethal weapons, additional assistance for the current year, increased sanctions pressure on Russia, the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, and the preparation of a bilateral security agreement between the two countries.

War • April 3, 09:48 AM • 20652 views

Japan eases arms export rules, allowing the sale of next-generation fighters

Japan has relaxed its arms export rules to allow the sale of next-generation fighter jets developed jointly with the UK and Italy, removing a major obstacle to the trilateral project.

News of the World • March 26, 11:39 AM • 27793 views

In Japan - an emergency warning of an earthquake near Tokyo

An emergency earthquake warning was issued in the Tokyo area of eastern Japan with a magnitude 5 out of 7 near the epicenter north of Tokyo and a lower intensity of 2-3 in Tokyo itself, although there was no tsunami warning and no reports of injuries or damage so far.

Announcements • March 21, 01:04 AM • 58071 views

Olympics 2024: Ukraine's national team is in the fourth basket and awaits the draw

The draw ceremony for the 2024 Olympic football tournaments, in which the Ukrainian national team is a participant in the men's competition, will take place on March 20 at 21:00 Kyiv time in Saint-Denis, Paris.

Sports • March 16, 06:56 PM • 40153 views

Japan to simplify defense transfer rules to allow sale of fighter jets to other countries

Japan plans to revise its strict defense export regulations to allow the sale of next-generation fighter jets developed jointly with the UK and Italy to countries that have signed defense agreements with Japan and are not involved in armed conflicts.

News of the World • March 15, 03:45 PM • 28618 views

IAEA chief downplayed the possibility of a nuclear war amid Putin's threats

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi downplayed the possibility of nuclear war amid Putin's threats.

War • March 14, 09:36 AM • 35817 views

Oscar 2024: The Boy and the Bird wins Best Animated Feature

Hayao Miyazaki's hand-drawn animated film The Boy and the Heron, about a boy who meets a heron who transports him to the world of the dead to reunite with his late mother, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Culture • March 11, 12:16 AM • 28571 views

Japan, US discuss defense cooperation to increase aid to Ukraine - media

Japan and the United States are discussing cooperation to provide Ukraine with more ammunition, potentially easing Tokyo's restrictions on military exports and helping to expand the U. S. arsenal of weapons for Ukraine.

War • March 10, 09:41 AM • 43838 views

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

Construction of the metro to Vynohradar: the developer responded whether the pipe breakthrough will affect the pace

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy business

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

Serhiy Koretskyi elected Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine

Allergy season: what to pay attention to in May and how to relieve symptoms

A water pipe burst at the metro construction site in Vynohradar – Avtostrada

Warm weather returns to Ukraine: what the weather will be like on Tuesday

Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region: 12-year-old girl killed, many wounded

Trump suggested that Putin could bring the situation to the point where US President takes Ukraine's side

In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

World Football Day: victories and defeats of the Ukrainian national team in a year

The first hundred days of Trump's presidency: what they were remembered for and what to expect in the future

Behind the guise of science - the interests of a pharmaceutical giant: how the Academy of Legal Sciences covered up the pressure on the pharmacy businessExclusive

Magnetic storms in May: dates and intensity of geomagnetic fluctuations

Does fighting corruption cost Ukraine more than corruption itself? Figures and cases from the NABU report

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"Creed" has grossed over $160 million worldwide in two weekends: in the US, Ryan Coogler's new film has pushed "Minecraft" out of the way

"Harry Potter" film saga star Rupert Grint becomes a father for the second time

OutKast, Cyndi Lauper, and The White Stripes to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Five incredible long-awaited premieres of May: what to watch

Kanye West launched his first stream on Twitch and was banned within minutes for sieg heil

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