Flash Floods Are the ‘Hardest Kind’ of Disaster to Prevent, Experts Say
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and warn those at risk.
Japan
Japan Fully Committed To India’s Journey To Manufacture Semiconductors: Envoy Ono Keiichi
Japan has reaffirmed its full commitment to supporting India’s journey to manufacture semiconductors, as highlighted by Ambassador Ono Keiichi during a high-profile visit to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and the TATA Electronics facility in Gujarat. Accompanied by more than 60 Japanese business representatives, Ambassador Ono emphasised Tokyo’s dedication to deepening industrial
Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter Beijing’s power, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.
Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs
Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats
President Trump has told 14 countries that they will face tariffs of at least 25 percent on Aug. 1 if they don’t reach agreements by then.
Lockheed delivers first SPY-7 radar antennas to Japan
Japan plans to commission its two Aegis System Equipped Vessels in 2027 and 2028.
Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies
President Trump said Japan and South Korea would face tariffs of 25 percent unless they reached an agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.
Trump delays tariff hikes again but announces new rates for some countries
US president sets new 1 August deadline and warns Japan of 25% tariff, 30% for South Africa and others as high as 40%Donald Trump unveiled plans to step up his trade wars on Monday, but delayed tariffs hikes on goods from key economies until next month…
More than 1,000 earthquakes in 2 weeks leave Japanese islanders sleepless
Those living on the remote islands anxious and fearful of what might happen, and the national weather service has no idea when the quakes will end.