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Japan installed a 1.1 MW turbine beneath the Naru Strait, using predictable tidal currents to generate clean electricity for the Goto Islands

Japan has successfully installed a 1.1 MW tidal turbine in the Naru Strait, harnessing energy from reliable tidal currents instead of variable sources like wind or solar. The AR1100 turbine evolved from an earlier pilot project and started generating electricity in June 2025. Its consistent energy production is a vital…

The Times of India

Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets?

As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching

The Guardian - UK

In implicit message to Beijing, India and Japan oppose unilateral actions impeding freedom of navigation

India and Japan on Thursday signed a maritime security pact and agreed to deepen defence cooperation to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by force or coercion, while backing joint naval shipbuilding, intelligence-sharing and technology…

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In 1945, number of Japanese people survived World War 2 U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, after 81 long years Nobel Peace Prize winning group of survivors fears worst. Here's why

New START was signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Vladimir Putin who served a ⁠single term as Russia's president. At the time, relations between the two countries were undergoing a "reset". The treaty came into force the following year.

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Japan to launch probe for Mars moons in October: Space agency

Japan's MMX mission will launch on October 20 to collect samples from Mars's moon Phobos. The unmanned probe will stay in orbit for three years, collecting at least ten grams of material. A small rover named IDEFIX will conduct surface observations on Phobos during the mission. The spacecraft will also…

The Economic Times

Tokyo-bound express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan

Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.

Euronews

Express train hits and kills 4 workers at a railway station in Japan

Four people working on a railway track in Japan died after an express train hit them

The Independent UK

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School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academic records. In a move to enhance efficiency, Haryana is leveraging GIS technology to rapidly assess infrastructure initiatives. Meanwhile, North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, and India strengthens…

The Economic Times

Nearly half of the trendiest compact cameras in Japan have this one feature – and one of them isn’t even “compact” at over 1,000g

The Sony RX10 V was only around for one day in July, but it still made the top ten in Japan, proving the popularity of zoom

Digital Camera World

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Rout Resumes; Walmart Sinks After Earnings

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.37%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.48% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields resumed their climb.

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As 30% of Japan's temples risk disappearance by 2040, monks are using AI to help people speak with Buddha

By 2040, Japanese temples may face closure due to dwindling religious commitment among the populace. In a bid to attract more visitors spiritually, monks are embracing artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and enhance communication with worshippers. While some view AI as a useful guide in matters of faith, others…

The Times of India

North Korea launches around 10 ballistic missiles amid nuclear warhead concerns

North Korea launched approximately ten ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday. These launches occurred during ongoing US-South Korea Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises. South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between eighty and one hundred twenty nuclear warheads. President Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

The Times of India

Global Market: Japanese government bonds rally as US Treasury action calms global debt markets

Japanese government bonds rallied on Thursday as a US Treasury move to boost liquidity support for longer-dated debt eased pressure across global bond markets. Long-term JGB yields fell, while strong demand at a 20-year bond auction offered further support. Investors, however, remained cautious over inflation, oil prices and debt levels.

The Economic Times

North Korea launches 10 short-range ballistic missiles, South Korean military says

This comes a day after Donald Trump scales back joint military exercise with South Korea

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India, Japan deepen maritime security ties, agree to explore joint naval shipbuilding

India and Japan agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation and naval coordination. They will strengthen naval coordination and explore joint development in shipbuilding. The pact will enhance cooperation in maritime domain awareness and disaster relief. Both nations will also enhance coordination for protecting sea lines of communication. This agreement aims…

The Economic Times

Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning grounds

In 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture environments and began to disrupt local ecosystems by competing with indigenous species. They overlap critical feeding habitats and can decimate the eggs of native fish. Additionally, rainbow trout frequently engage in…

The Economic Times

During World War II, Japan imported 150 South American nutria for military fur; after mass escapes and releases, their descendants spread across at least 19 prefectures and dug through rice fields and reservoir banks

During wartime, Japan imported nutria for their lucrative fur farming, which inadvertently gave rise to large invasive populations. Originally from South America, these semi-aquatic rodents escaped captivity and thrived in the wild. Their presence negatively impacts agriculture, particularly rice paddies and reservoir banks. As a result, Japanese law now prohibits…

The Economic Times

Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rebound as healthcare and tech shares rally

China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Thursday, led by healthcare and technology shares, after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Fresh share buyback announcements also supported sentiment, while gains in South Korea and Japan helped broader Asian markets recover. Investors remained cautious amid heightened volatility.

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In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads

A Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. Their toxic secretions wreaked havoc on numerous indigenous predators, including serpents. Surprisingly, a native eagle species demonstrated genetic immunity to the toads' venom. This scenario highlights the…

The Times of India

In 1916, Japan released American mosquitofish to control disease-carrying mosquitoes; they spread across much of the country, attacking Medaka and eating their young

In 1916, Japan introduced mosquitofish as a biological control to combat mosquitoes and their associated diseases. While these fish were effective at consuming larvae, they posed a threat to native species, including medaka, through competition and aggressive behavior. This invasive species' spread, compounded by alterations in habitat, highlighted the unforeseen…

The Economic Times

'Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation': Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his first official visit to India. He inspected a Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Naval Dockyard. Koizumi held strategic discussions with Indian Navy officials on operational capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Koizumi in New Delhi…

AAP

Wallabies feeling pressure as Kiss cooks up Cup 'pie'

The Wallabies will arrive in Argentina flush with options after new coach Les Kiss gave peripheral members a chance to push their case in wins over Japan.

The Times of India

In 1956, a 5-year-old girl fell mysteriously ill in Japan; doctors soon uncovered a devastating mercury poisoning disaster

On April 21, 1956, a 5-year-old girl was brought to the Chisso Corporation factory hospital in Minamata, Japan, after developing a frightening combination of symptoms. She could barely walk, her speech had become slurred and she was suffering convulsions, leaving doctors unsure what they were dealing with. Two days later,…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan shares rally as US debt buybacks ease bond market concerns

Japan’s Nikkei rose 1% to 65,982.49 as falling global bond yields improved investor sentiment and revived risk appetite. U.S. Treasury plans to double long-duration debt buybacks helped ease borrowing-cost pressures. Gains broadened beyond AI and semiconductor stocks, led by Sumitomo Metal Mining, Sumitomo Pharma and Kansai Electric Power, while technology-related…

The Independent UK

Japan reports record exports and imports for July as energy costs climb

Japan’s imports and exports set records in July, though soaring energy costs and a weak yen helped extend a trade deficit for a third straight month

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