Based on seismic records and NOAA data, here is a list of top 10 most earthquake-prone countries in the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity slips back into decline in July, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity shrank in July after briefly stabilising in the previous month as weak demand pulled production back into contraction, a private sector survey showed on Friday.The S&P ... ( read original story ...)
8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East sets off tsunami warnings in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii
One of the world's strongest earthquakes, an 8.8-magnitude temblor, set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s earthquake was so strong it was felt in Kansas | Here’s why that’s so unusual
By Nick Bende, JoBeth Davis Click here for updates on this story DONIPHAN COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) -- The massive earthquake that ( read original story ...)
Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Senior "Horizon Line" Division of Israel's Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry hosted a specialized conference at the world's fair to present its "Horizon Scan" mechanism ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour
Japan cracks down on ‘host bar’ culture after accusations of predatory behaviour - Critics describe host clubs as preying on lonely women to trap them in debt and coerce them into sex work ... ( read original story ...)
Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
A tsunami has hit coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts tsunami advisory after Russia quake
Japan's weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after Russia's Far East was rocked by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.The beaching of four sperm whales on a beach in Japan was initially blamed on the earthquake but officials said the animals had washed up a day earlier. ( read ...
What are the strongest earthquakes ever? See where July 29 quake ranks
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, is now among the top 10 strongest ever recorded globally. ( read original story ...)
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto ventured into what appeared to be a high-risk business nearly two decades ago when, at the age of 28, he started providing rent guarantees for foreign nationals living in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA Q1 profit slightly down on weaker overseas business
JERA, Japan's biggest power utility, on Thursday posted a 1% decrease in net profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 to 92.5 billion yen ($621.4 million) amid weaker overseas power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic announces a new chief at one of its companies as its profits barely hold up
Japanese electronics and technology giant Panasonic has chosen a new chief at one of its companies after eking out a 1.2% rise in its first quarter profit. ( read original story ...)
BOJ to be cautiously upbeat, keep rates steady as trade gloom lifts
The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and offer a cautiously optimistic view on the economic outlook, after Tokyo's trade deal with Washington cleared some uncertainty ... ( read original story ...)
8.8 earthquake off Russia prompts tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Japan and parts of Pacific Coast
A tsunami advisory was also issued for parts of Alaska and the entire West Coast, stretching from the California-Mexico border up to the Alaska-British Columbia border. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Millions remain under tsunami advisories following powerful earthquake
Tsunami waves hit Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's coast. Follow live updates for the latest on advisories, warnings, damage and wave locations. ( read original story ...)