| 01.12.2024 3:55Trump to pressure Putin to make a deal on Ukraine: Brunswick Group's Ken Weinstein - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 4:45Tax Preparers Charged in Scheme to Defraud Covid Relief of $65 Million The preparers filed for pandemic-related tax credits on behalf of ineligible clients and then netted hefty filing fees, officials said.01.12.2024 4:4730% of tourists to Japan experienced overtourism problems in 2024 Over 30 percent of foreign tourists to Japan experienced problems associated with overtourism during their trips in 2024 and more than 60 percent said they are willing to accept higher charges as a way to ease congestion and protect natural and cultural resources, according to a recent survey.
The survey of 7,796 foreigners about their travel plans and experiences, jointly conducted by the Development Bank of Japan and the Japan Travel Bureau Foundation and released in October, found that congestion of tourist destinations was the most common problem, with 32 percent of respondents saying they experienced it during their stay.
Read full story here01.12.2024 5:00Japan to provide defense equipment to Philippines, 3 other nations Japan plans to provide defense equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti under its official security assistance to the armed forces of like-minded countries that share its values, a government source said Saturday.
The four countries have been designated as the recipients of the OSA grant aid for fiscal 2024 through March next year, with Japan earmarking 5 billion yen ($33 million) in its initial budget for the current fiscal year, the source said.
Read full story here01.12.2024 5:12Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 1, 2024 The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Read full story here01.12.2024 5:15Princess Aiko turns 23, takes on more official duties while working Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 23 on Sunday, marking her first year as a working adult while growing into her role as a member of the Japanese imperial family.
Having graduated from university in the spring, the princess has been participating more frequently in official duties and ceremonies and has expressed her gratitude for the warm support of the people, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
Read full story here01.12.2024 6:00Palau's tourism industry stays resilient despite Chinese pressure - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 6:12Qatar GP: Formula 1 qualifying Vestappen gets pole, Piastri wins sprint Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1's Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday's qualifying.01.12.2024 6:17In Kyrgyzstan, power oppresses rhyme Highly popular in this Central Asian country, traditional poets, or akyns, are in turn subject to the censorship and repression that President Sadyr Japarov's authoritarian regime has imposed on civil society since 2021.01.12.2024 6:21Trump nominates loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director Patel, who still must be confirmed by the Senate, has promoted the false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and that a secret deep state cabal tried to overthrow Trump.01.12.2024 6:43Trump Says He Will Nominate Kash Patel to Run F.B.I. President-elect Donald J. Trump turned to a firebrand loyalist to become director of the bureau, which he sees as part of a deep state conspiracy against him.01.12.2024 6:53Elon Musk asks court to block OpenAI from converting to a for-profit Elon Musk seeks to block OpenAI from changing its business structure, and discouraging deals to back competitors like xAI.01.12.2024 7:00Punching bags and breathing cushions, new tech ideas tackle stress - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 7:40Trump Picks Chad Chronister, a Florida Sheriff, as D.E.A. Administrator The announcement of Sheriff Chad Chronister came after President-elect Donald J. Trump said that he would impose tariffs that would stay in place until Canada, Mexico and China halted the flow of drugs and migrants.01.12.2024 8:00Authentic Japanese eel eatery aims for splash in tough Hong Kong market - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 8:06Football: Doan nets 5th goal of season in 100th Freiburg appearance Japan attacker Ritsu Doan marked his 100th appearance for German Bundesliga side Freiburg by scoring in a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Samurai Blue star struck his fifth goal of the season to make it 2-0 in the 49th minute at Europa-Park Stadion after Lucas Hoeler opened the scoring for the hosts late in the first half.
Read full story here01.12.2024 8:22Five Things to Know About Kash Patel, Trumps Pick to Lead the F.B.I. President-elect Donald J. Trump has long seen his bombastic national security operative as a political enforcer. But former colleagues question his fitness for the job.01.12.2024 8:56Israel Accuses World Central Kitchen Worker of Role in Oct. 7 Attack The Israeli military said it killed the worker in a strike in Gaza on Saturday. To the best of our knowledge, no WCK team members are affiliated with Hamas, a spokeswoman for the aid group said.01.12.2024 9:00A College Volleyball Teams Season in the Spotlight Comes to an End The San Jose State womens team, which has a transgender player, lost to the tournament favorite Colorado State, concluding a season that transcended sports.01.12.2024 10:00Thailand's booming cannabis sector caught in political wrangling - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 10:30New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win Debutant Bethell's quick 50 and Carse's six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.01.12.2024 11:00Japan emerges as alternative titanium supplier amid U.S.-Russia tensions - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 11:12Lou Carnesecca, St. Johns Basketball Coach, Dies at 99 Known for his quick wit and garish sweaters, he took the New York City university to national basketball prominence over 24 seasons.01.12.2024 11:52Our seeds, our roots: Sowing hope as Israeli bombs fell on Lebanon An agroecological collective in the Bekaa Valley has built a 'seed library' to preserve the region's farming heritage.01.12.2024 12:00Asia prepares for Trump 2.0 and end of U.S-centric economic order - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 12:07Who is Louise Haigh and why has she resigned as UKs transport minister? Labour party's Haigh was the youngest member of PM Keir Starmer's cabinet when a decade-old fraud case resurfaced. 01.12.2024 12:11MLS Cup final 2024: LA Galaxy vs NY Red Bulls confirmed on December 7 The New York and Los Angeles teams will face-off for the biggest prize in North American football.01.12.2024 12:41Vietnam death penalty case, China business gauge, India rate decision - Nikkei Asia 01.12.2024 12:48Japan eyes next-gen solar power equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors The Japanese government is planning to generate some 20 gigawatts of electricity, equivalent to the output of 20 nuclear reactors, through thin and bendable perovskite solar cells in fiscal 2040.
The industry ministry plans to designate next-generation solar cells as the key to expanding renewables to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 when it reveals a draft of the country's revised energy plan in December, according to industry ministry officials.
Read full story here01.12.2024 12:48Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,011 These were the key developments on the 1,011th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.01.12.2024 12:57Magic cant save Harry Potter star Rupert Grint from a $2.3 million tax bill Former "Harry Potter" film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities.01.12.2024 13:01Romanians vote in parliamentary elections as far right hopes to make gains Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election. Страницы: 723 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 761 762 763 |