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Joint police dog training held in Maebashi City
Police dogs practiced tracking crime suspects and searching for missing people at training sessions held on Saturday in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan.
Heavy rain forecast in western and eastern Japan along Pacific coast on Sunday
Weather officials are warning of torrential rain on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan through Sunday morning. They are calling on people to be on high alert for possible landslides, ...
Russia launches massive attacks on Ukrainian capital
Russia launched massive drone and ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv between Friday night and Saturday, injuring at least 15 people.
Abductees families again call for government to act
Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have again demanded a swift resolution of the decades-old issue.
US to reduce nuclear power regulatory barriers
US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders for a reform of the country's nuclear industry. The administration says it will reduce regulatory barriers and speed up construction of nuclear ...
May Tournament Day 13
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 23th, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
US announces sanctions relief for Syria
The US Treasury Department says it has issued a general license easing sanctions for Syria. The department announced on Friday that it took the measure in line with an instruction by US President ...
US, Iran say 5th round of nuclear talks made some progress
The United States and Iran have expressed the view that the two sides made some progress in a fifth round of talks on Iran's nuclear development program.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a tariff of 50 percent on goods from the European Union starting June 1.
Japanese AI start-up challenges titans with lean innovation
Tokyo-based Sakana AI just landed a major banking client. CEO David Ha explains why customized apps focused on energy efficiency could shape the future of generative AI.
Japan's soul food catches on in NYC
People in New York have long had a healthy appetite for Japanese cuisine. They have embraced everything from sushi to tempura to ramen noodles. Now they are getting a taste for a more humble everyday ...
Gwangju Uprising's sexual assault violence survivors speak out
After 45 years, many still don't know about the sexual violence women faced around the Gwangju Uprising. Today, the survivors are speaking out in the hopes of forcing the government to act. NHK World' ...