Japan

The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

29 October, 2024 79

World

Political uncertainty persists in Japan

Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

29 October, 2024 33

World

Japan annoyed at Russia’s denial of airspace violation

Japan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month. Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

4 October, 2024 32

World

Japan airport reopens after US made bomb explodes

Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. Here's Chris Gilbert reporting for us from Tokyo.

3 October, 2024 108

World

Ishiba becomes Japan PM

Japan is swearing in a new prime minister today. Shigeru Ishiba is beginning the role after winning the ruling party’s presidential election last week. From Tokyo, Chris Gilbert reports.

1 October, 2024 45

World

Landslides and flooding kill six in central Japan

Rescue efforts are underway in Japan’s Noto region after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding at the weekend. At least six people are dead and 10 unaccounted for. As Chris Gilbert reports.

23 September, 2024 21

Oshiwambo

Ovanamaumbo moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Hangwena tava kapewa oikulya yoshikukuta

Ovanamaumbo vedulife po 4,000 moshitopolwa sha Kunene no Ohangwena ota vakapewa omakwafo oikulya yoshikukuta moule weehani 6 dilikomesho. Eshi osheya konima eshi oprograma yoikulya mounyuni koshi yehangano loiwana yahangana opamwe neyambidido lepangelo la Japan kwalopotwa layandja oshimaliwa shee N$9 million opo shikwafele oporogama yomakwafelo oikulya yoshikukuta. Eyambidido okwa teelelika likayandje oikulya koshiwana oshoyo koimuna okudja moitopolwa yatumbulwa. Oo eli omu Ambassador wa Japan mo Namibia Hisao Nishimaki, pefimbo loshiindingili tapopi […]

19 September, 2024 24

Namibia

Two-thirds of the world now online

Global screen time has reached an all-time high this year, with over two-thirds of the world's population (5.44 billion people) online. Most internet users, according to a report by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, mainly search for information (60.3%) and connect with family and friends (56.8%), while streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime are also widely used (77.1%). South Africa leads with the highest daily screen […]

2 September, 2024 28

World

Typhoon Shanshan brings downpours to central Japan

Authorities in Japan are urging people to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Shanshan moves over country. It was downgraded from a ‘typhoon’ on Thursday but is still bringing deluges heightening the risk of flooding and landslides. The storm has resulted in four deaths and 94 injuries so far. Reporting for us from Tokyo is Chris Gilbert.

30 August, 2024 88