At least 48 people were killed by a powerful earthquake in Japan yesterday. South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed this morning. Republican loyalty to Donald Trump and rioters has climbed since the Jan. ( read original story ...)
5 things to know for Jan. 2: New laws, Israel, Winter viruses, Immigration, Japan earthquake
Those are some of the big headlines expected in 2024 — and we’re delighted that you’ve chosen 5 Things to be your trusted guide in this exciting news cycle. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day . ( read original story ...)
How did nobody die on the burning Japan Airlines plane? Modern safety features and great training.
Remarkably, all 379 people on board survived after the Airbus A350 collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft while trying to land. Graham Braithwaite, an expert on flight safety at Cranfield ... ( read original story ...)
Jet bursts into flames after collision with earthquake relief plane at Tokyo Haneda airport
Five people were killed when a Japan Airlines plane carrying hundreds of passengers collided with an earthquake relief aircraft and burst into flames. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Five Japanese coast guards killed in plane collision at Haneda Airport
All 379 passengers aboard the JAL flight from Sapporo, including eight small children, escaped without life-threatening injuries. ( read original story ...)
Airbus Issues Statement on Japan Airlines Flight JAL516 Accident
Airbus A350-900 operated by Japan Airlines was involved in an accident during flight JAL516 from Sapporo New Chitose Airport to Haneda International Airport. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames on runway at Tokyo’s Haneda airport
A Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport. All 379 passengers and crew on board were evacuated, but five of ... ( read original story ...)
Maersk partners with Yokohama City and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to develop green methanol bunkering infrastructure
This collaborative agreement will focus on the development of green methanol bunkering infrastructure in Yokohama as Maersk’s 16,000 TEU green methanol-powered container vessels will be delivered ... ( read original story ...)
Five dead after horrific runway crash at Tokyo airport leaves jet in flames
Hundreds evacuated from burning passenger jet after collision with coastguard plane at Haneda airport ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens killed in Japan earthquakes as temblors continue rocking country’s west
Japan's leader says workers are "fighting a battle against time" to rescue people trapped in rubble after a series of powerful earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
Japan quake toll nears 50 with many feared trapped in freezing cold
By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Sakura Murakami and Kantaro Komiya WAJIMA, Japan (Reuters) -A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year's Day killed at least 48 people, with rescue teams struggling in freezing temperatures on Tuesday to reach isolated areas where many people are feared trapped under toppled buildings. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines fire: Five killed on coastguard plane after crash with passenger jet at Tokyo Haneda airport
Five killed on coastguard plane after crash with passenger jet at Tokyo Haneda airport - Five crew members were killed after a coastguard plane collided with a passenger jet ... ( read original story ...)
Plane burns on runway at Tokyo airport after collision
TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. ( read original story ...)
For Japan, a jolting, deadly start to the new year
With 2024 just two days old, Japan has already been rocked by dual disasters — an earthquake on its western coast and a plane crash at a major Tokyo airport. ( read original story ...)
Asia shares kick off 2024 on steady footing; bitcoin surges
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian shares started the first trading day of the New Year on a steady footing on Tuesday, as investors returning after a holiday lull looked ahead to fresh trading ...
Dollar starts 2024 with gains on yen and euro, bitcoin above $45,000
The US dollar surged, drawing focus on upcoming US job data and European inflation figures. These key indicators are expected to provide insights into the prospective moves of central banks.