13.04.2025 16:35 A joint U.S.-Japan investigation team was dispatched for the first time in 2024 to Iwoto Island, formerly known as Iwojima, to recover the remains of U.S. soldiers who perished at the fierce battle site in the Pacific between the two countries, a senior U.S. defense official said in a recent interview.
Kelly McKeague, director of the U.S. government's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, told Kyodo News that the team made progress in cross-referencing archival records and exchanging information as part of efforts to recover around 100 U.S. military personnel, out of the 6,821 who died in the Battle of Iwojima, who remain unaccounted for.
Read full story here13.04.2025 16:44 Japan advanced to the eight-team finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's team tennis tournament by pulling out a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Canada on Sunday.
Without an injured Naomi Osaka, Japan managed to top Group A of the qualifiers by winning both ties in the three-day round-robin event at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.
Read full story here13.04.2025 16:59 Award-winning photojournalist Claude Salhani documented his country's war for nine years, until he had to turn away.13.04.2025 17:0013.04.2025 17:0013.04.2025 17:0013.04.2025 17:0013.04.2025 17:00 Professional sports teams are partnering with startups to introduce technology for blind and visually impaired fans to better experience live games.13.04.2025 17:09 The French government has the moral and legal obligation to act against the genocide in Gaza and the Israeli occupation.13.04.2025 17:14 Smartphones, computers and other electronic devices that won exemptions from some US tariffs will be part of a forthcoming levy on semiconductors, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, dampening what China had called a small step toward easing the trade fight between the worlds two biggest economies.13.04.2025 17:16 Source: Bloomberg, 5:2413.04.2025 17:30 The upheaval coming from the Trump administrations tariffs is reinforcing views that the riskiest assets face more losses ahead.13.04.2025 17:30 Andras Gergely and Zijia Song discuss how emerging markets assets have performed amid a worsening global trade war and what opportunities there may be as volatility permeates the global markets.13.04.2025 17:36 Source: Bloomberg, 5:3613.04.2025 17:37 Donald Trump has backed down on his tariff plan that threatened to upend the global trading system.13.04.2025 17:40 Video shows the terrifying aftermath of an Israeli air strike on central Gaza that hit a building in Deir el-Balah.13.04.2025 17:41 The Israeli army said it targeted a command and control center used by Hamas located inside Al Ahli Hospital in northern Gaza, a day after establishing a new corridor dividing Rafah from the rest of the Gaza Strip and expanding its military offensive.13.04.2025 17:47 Annual celestial display is visible for several days in April as the Earth passes through debris left by comet C/1861 G1With the Lyrid meteor shower expected to light up the skies this month, we reveal how to get the best view and ... ... 13.04.2025 17:48 The World Exposition in Osaka opened Sunday, with organizers hoping the six-month event focused on designing a sustainable future will boost the domestic economy despite delayed preparations.
The expo will continue until Oct. 13 on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, with 158 countries and regions participating. Some 28.2 million people are projected to visit.
Read full story here13.04.2025 17:48 Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is trying to stop a planned community near Dallas that has fueled anti-Muslim hostility and divided locals.13.04.2025 17:53 Dozens of people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on Ukraine, in the northeastern city of Sumy.13.04.2025 18:00 Some fintechs have a new strategy for navigating the risks and limitations associated with their partnerships with banks: Become a bank themselves.13.04.2025 18:00 The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Read full story here13.04.2025 18:00 A stroll around historic buildings, cemeteries and winding back streets can lift your spirits just as effectively as communing with nature, according to author Annabel Streets. Lets put that to the test When I arrange to meet ... ... 13.04.2025 18:00 UK producers share excitement for bold remake of controversial 1980s film set in post-apocalyptic SheffieldWith several wars raging, powerful countries squaring up and the world seemingly tilting towards authoritarianism, it ... ... 13.04.2025 18:09 It's the second presidential run-off in under two years in the South American country plagued by drugs-related violence.13.04.2025 18:11 Tanzanias election commission disqualified the main opposition Chadema party from October elections over its refusal to sign code-of-conduct documents.13.04.2025 18:17 Video shows Palestinian schoolchildren running in fear as Israeli military vehicles storm Al-Fawar refugee camp.13.04.2025 18:17 Spanish star comes back from set down to beat Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 as he gears up to defend his title at Roland Garros,13.04.2025 18:20 France will need to find a further 40 billion in savings to reach its 2026 budget deficit target, Finance Minister Eric Lombard said.13.04.2025 18:27 White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tells Meet the Press that everythings fine between he and Elon Musk amid clashes between the two on X over President Trumps tariff policies.13.04.2025 18:37 Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of course on tariffs. Страницы: 18441845184618471848184918501851185218531854185518561857185818591860186118621863186418651866186718681869187018711872187318741875187618771878187918801881188218831884
A joint U.S.-Japan investigation team was dispatched for the first time in 2024 to Iwoto Island, formerly known as Iwojima, to recover the remains of U.S. soldiers who perished at the fierce battle site in the Pacific between the two countries, a senior U.S. defense official said in a recent interview.
Kelly McKeague, director of the U.S. government's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, told Kyodo News that the team made progress in cross-referencing archival records and exchanging information as part of efforts to recover around 100 U.S. military personnel, out of the 6,821 who died in the Battle of Iwojima, who remain unaccounted for.
Read full story here
Japan advanced to the eight-team finals of the Billie Jean King Cup women's team tennis tournament by pulling out a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Canada on Sunday.
Without an injured Naomi Osaka, Japan managed to top Group A of the qualifiers by winning both ties in the three-day round-robin event at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.
Read full story here
Smartphones, computers and other electronic devices that won exemptions from some US tariffs will be part of a forthcoming levy on semiconductors, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, dampening what China had called a small step toward easing the trade fight between the worlds two biggest economies.
The upheaval coming from the Trump administrations tariffs is reinforcing views that the riskiest assets face more losses ahead.
The Israeli army said it targeted a command and control center used by Hamas located inside Al Ahli Hospital in northern Gaza, a day after establishing a new corridor dividing Rafah from the rest of the Gaza Strip and expanding its military offensive.
Annual celestial display is visible for several days in April as the Earth passes through debris left by comet C/1861 G1With the Lyrid meteor shower expected to light up the skies this month, we reveal how to get the best view and ... ... 
The World Exposition in Osaka opened Sunday, with organizers hoping the six-month event focused on designing a sustainable future will boost the domestic economy despite delayed preparations.
The expo will continue until Oct. 13 on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay, with 158 countries and regions participating. Some 28.2 million people are projected to visit.
Read full story here
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is trying to stop a planned community near Dallas that has fueled anti-Muslim hostility and divided locals.
Some fintechs have a new strategy for navigating the risks and limitations associated with their partnerships with banks: Become a bank themselves.
The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Read full story here
A stroll around historic buildings, cemeteries and winding back streets can lift your spirits just as effectively as communing with nature, according to author Annabel Streets. Lets put that to the test When I arrange to meet ... ... 
UK producers share excitement for bold remake of controversial 1980s film set in post-apocalyptic SheffieldWith several wars raging, powerful countries squaring up and the world seemingly tilting towards authoritarianism, it ... ... 
Tanzanias election commission disqualified the main opposition Chadema party from October elections over its refusal to sign code-of-conduct documents.
France will need to find a further 40 billion in savings to reach its 2026 budget deficit target, Finance Minister Eric Lombard said.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tells Meet the Press that everythings fine between he and Elon Musk amid clashes between the two on X over President Trumps tariff policies.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of course on tariffs.