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CNA
2 days ago
- Climate
- CNA
Earthquake off Russia's far eastern coast sparks Pacific tsunamis
Tsunami waves were set off across the Pacific, after one of the strongest earthquakes in modern history struck Russia's remote far eastern coast. Nearly two million people in Japan were told to get to safety and waves of up to 1.3 metres were sighted along its Pacific coast. Michiyo Ishida and Dasha Chernyshova report.
CNA
2 days ago
- Climate
- CNA
Powerful quake off Russia sparks tsunami alerts in several countries
Tsunami waves were set off across the Pacific after one of the strongest earthquakes in modern history struck Russia's remote far eastern coast. The 8.8-magnitude quake off the coast of Kamchatka Peninsula damaged buildings and injured people in its main city about 136km from the epicentre. But the regional health ministry has not received reports of any serious harm done. Michiyo Ishida and Dasha Chernyshova report.
CNA
15-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
CNA Correspondent - A tale of two rice-growing countries: The quest for grain stability in Japan and South Korea
The price of rice in Japan has more than doubled since 2024, while in neighbouring South Korea the grain is practically being given away for free. Teresa Tang speaks to correspondents Michiyo Ishida and Lim Yun Suk about what's behind the disparity.
CNA
15-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Japan says China's military activity a 'grave concern' in annual defence white paper
Japan has released its annual defence white paper, calling China's military activity a "grave concern". It highlighted the increasing presence of the Chinese military around Japan in the past year — such as near the disputed Senkaku Islands, which China also claims and calls Diaoyu. The white paper also raised alarm bells over the speed of North Korea's missile development. Japan's defence budget is expected to rise to 1.8% of its GDP this fiscal year. Michiyo Ishida reports.
CNA
03-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Campaigning begins for Japan's Upper House election
Campaigning began on Jul 3 for Japan's Upper House election. About half of the 248 seats in the chamber are being contested on Jul 20. The ruling coalition is seeking to maintain its majority in what is expected to be a tough fight. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more.
