The crypto sector kicks off 2024 with a broad-based rally that takes Bitcoin above $45,000 for the first time in more than a year.
Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes
Japan quake toll rises to 55 with many trapped under possibly thousands of homes By Kiyoshi Takenaka, Sakura Murakami and Kantaro Komiya WAJIMA, Japan (Reuters) – A powerful earthquake that hit Japan ...
‘It was a miracle’: How passengers escaped a JAL fireball in Tokyo
The flight between the northern city of Sapporo and Tokyo's Haneda airport is Japan's busiest air route, and one of the most frequent services anywhere in the world. Japan Airlines (JAL) operates 16 round-trip flights a day. ( read original story ...)
Planes collide and catch fire at Japan’s busy Haneda airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely
A Japan Airlines passenger plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft have collided on the runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport. ( read original story ...)
Death toll rises to 30 in Japanese quakes: local gov’t
An aerial view shows a collapsed building caused by an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, on January 2, 2024, in this photo released by Kyodo. At least eight people were confirmed dead ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami warnings after a series of very strong earthquakes on the Sea of Japan coast
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p. ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Relief Supplies Come Slowly
The smoking ruins of what was a popular market for tourists and a seven-story building lying on its side testified to the destruction left by a New Year’s Day earthquake in Japan that killed at least 48 people. ( read original story ...)
Tuesday briefing: Israel ruling; Japan earthquake; Lee Jae-myung stabbing; college football national championship; and more
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 ...)