Some of the world's most deadly earthquakes in the past two decades are listed below, after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday and killed hundreds of people. ( read original story ...)
A timeline of world’s strongest earthquakes over the last 20 years
In the wake of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has struck Turkey and northwest Syria, killing hundreds of people across both nations, here are some the largest earthquakes from around the world during ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Gas posts 9-month $10-million loss on Freeport LNG project
Japanese natural gas distributor Osaka Gas Co posted a 1.3 billion yen ($9.9 million) loss for the April-December period, after a fire at the Freeport liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant which has yet ... ( read original story ...)
From Turkey to Nepal, the deadliest earthquakes that rocked the world
A 7.8-strong earthquake struck Turkey near the Syrian border early morning, causing major damage, killing over 90 people, with many more feared dead. It evokes memories of other major earthquakes that ... ( read original story ...)
The humble sushi train is getting a business-class upgrade
From Tokyo to Melbourne, the economy-class, shopping-centre model is getting a makeover, jumping its cuisine track and introducing a new way to dine. ( read original story ...)
Int’l residents, Japanese volunteers in Fukuoka join ‘easy English’ workshop for disasters
Aiming to better convey information to foreigners during times of emergency, a seminar including a workshop on speaking in ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Eastern New Guinea region
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Eastern New Guinea region on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Eastern New Guinea region– EMSC
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Eastern New Guinea region on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. ( read original story ...)
Local ICT innovations fly high at Japan IT Week Osaka
Sri Lanka’s tech talent came under fresh spotlight in Japan recently, with the Export Development Board (EDB) providing a platform for the ICT sector to showcase its product offering. .. ( read original story ...)
China, UN eye Japan’s radioactive water dump
Both China and the United Nations have voiced serious concerns over Japan's plan to dump radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, amid widespread opposition, criticism and concerns from around ... ( read original story ...)
Rise of ‘Sushi Terrorism’ Makes A Dent In Japan’s $148 Billion Restaurant Business
Japan's restaurant industry is facing a major crisis over a prank trend called "sushi terrorism," which has gone overboard. The trend involves pranksters intercepting food meant for other customers at ... ( read original story ...)
Micronesia drops protest over Japan’s release of radioactive water
Its president, David Panuelo, who said in a speech at the UN General Assembly last year he had the “gravest concern” about the dumping of the radioactive water, told reporters in Tokyo he was now ... ( read original story ...)
Adani backers from New York to Tokyo dissect and limit exposure
Gautam Adani's backers include Citigroup Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG and Barclays Plc. They are among banks pursuing a range of options to curb the risk of losses, including asking for more ... ( read original story ...)
Micronesia drops protest over release of Japanese radioactive water
The Pacific island country of Micronesia, one of the fiercest critics of a Japanese decision to release water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, said on Friday it was no longer ... ( read original story ...)
Micronesia says less afraid of release of Japanese nuclear plant water
Micronesia President David Panuelo, in a joint statement issued with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... was badly damaged by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, sparking three ... ( read original story ...)
The British Ambassador welcomes the launch of Malvern College Tokyo at British Embassy.
TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 3 February 2023 - Malvern College celebrated the launch of its seventh overseas school, Malvern College Tokyo, at the British Ambassador's Residence yesterday. A ... ( read original story ...)