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Japan Seeks Stronger Ties with S. Korea After Yoon’s Ouster
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan expressed a strong desire on Wednesday to preserve and expand the progress made in its relations with South Korea during the tenure of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. The message was delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru...
Japan Grabbles with Scorching Heat, Tsunami Threat
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) While tsunami warnings were issued following a powerful offshore earthquake near Russia, Japan faced a parallel crisis Wednesday—an intense heatwave with record-breaking temperatures. According to media, which cited the national weather...
China Confirms Russian Oil Purchases
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China continues to stand firm on its decision to import Russian oil despite growing pressure from the United States, according to comments made by Washington’s Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent. After two days of trade discussions between...
Japan Scales Back Tsunami Alerts
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s Meteorological Agency has downgraded tsunami warnings to advisories along the Pacific coastlines of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, following a major earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula earlier Wednesday. The...
US Pauses Tech Export Curbs to China
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The administration under US President Donald Trump has reportedly suspended key limitations on technology exports to China, according to a news outlet on Monday, referencing individuals with direct knowledge of the development. This...
South Korea Records 13 Fatalities Linked to Heatwaves in 2025
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea has recorded approximately 13 fatalities linked to heat-related illnesses this year as extreme heat waves continue to sweep across the country, media reported on Wednesday. Since mid-May, when the government initiated a...
Workers of Japan’s Fukushima plant evacuates following tsunami alert
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Workers at Japan’s troubled Fukushima nuclear facility were evacuated on Wednesday after tsunami warnings were issued nationwide. According to the plant’s operator, all 4,000 personnel were safely removed from the site, and no...
US reveals China’s determination to presume in buying oil from Russia
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) continue purchasing Russian oil despite the looming threat of American tariffs. Speaking after a two-day trade discussion between the US and China in Stockholm, Bessent noted that Beijing has emphasized its intention to protect its energy...
VCI Global to Present Sovereign Data Infrastructure at ASEAN AI Summit 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a cross-sector platform builder integrating deep technology with financial architecture to enable sovereign-ready digital...
China-US trade tensions could bring more Chinese exports and lower prices to Europe
ECB - European Central Bank
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July 30, 2025
30 July 2025 By Lukas Boeckelmann, Lorenz Emter, Vanessa Gunnella, Karin Klieber and Tajda Spital With trade tensions between China and the United States reaching new heights, Chinese exports may be redirected to the euro area. In a severe...
China describes Philippines as source of instability to South China Sea
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense has described the Philippines as the true instigator and source of instability in the South China Sea. During a press conference held on Wednesday, Zhang Xiaogang addressed comments...
China, Russia to conduct joint army drills next month
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China and Russia have announced plans to carry out joint military drills next month, according to the Chinese defense ministry. The navies of both nations will participate in the Sea-2025 exercise in the sea and airspace surrounding...
Japan Faces Evacuations Amid Tsunami Alert
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid warnings of a tsunami triggered by an offshore earthquake near Russia, Japan endured sweltering heat on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. Citizens across the country grappled with extreme heat while...
Japan gets affected by Russia’s mega earthquake, urges evacuation
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese authorities are urging tens of thousands of coastal residents to remain evacuated after tsunami waves struck the country’s Pacific coastline on Wednesday. The waves were triggered by a powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka...
Japan’s Stocks Show Divergence Ahead of Central Bank Updates
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan’s premier stock index slipped for the fourth straight session on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of pivotal monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The Nikkei 225 closed...
China, Russia Set to Conduct Naval Drills Near Pacific
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that its military will conduct large-scale joint exercises with Russian forces next month, signaling continued strategic coordination between the two nations. According to ministry spokesperson...
China, Russia forces conduct joint army drills in Vladivostok
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that Chinese and Russian naval forces will hold joint military exercises in August near Vladivostok. The drills, named Sea-2025, will take place in nearby waters and airspace, according to...
Video Game Attraction 'Dragon Quest Island' to Introduce Japanese Wind Chime Crafting Experience
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
Throughout the summer, visitors will be able to craft their own Slime-shaped wind chimes AWAJI CITY, HYOGO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anime park Nijigen no Mori, located within Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park in...
S. Korean parliament speaker calls for restarting dialogue with N. Korea
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik called for reopening communication channels with North Korea during a speech in Switzerland, emphasizing the importance of dialogue despite ongoing hostilities. He noted positive signs...
Jordan’s Tourism Minister states says nation wants to boost Chinese Tourism
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan is focused on increasing the number of Chinese tourists visiting the country, according to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Lina Annab. She highlighted that China represents a key tourism market worldwide and for Jordan...