Drop in Panama Canal Water Levels Due to El Niño, Not Climate Change: Study
On May 1, an international research group concluded that the drop in water levels in the Panama Canal, which restricts ship navigation and disrupts global trade, is the result of less rain last year due to the El Niño phenomenon, rather than the announced climate change. Picture taken on April 11 (2024 Reuters/Aris Martinez) [サンパウロ […]
China Hosts Fatah and Hamas Meeting in Beijing for Reconciliation Talks
On the 30th, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Fatah, the main rival group in the Palestinian autonomous region, and Hamas, an Islamic organization, held a meeting in Beijing and expressed their political will to seek reconciliation through dialogue. Press Secretary Hayashi Ken was photographed in March. (2024 Reuters/Tingshu Wang/File Photo) [北京 ３０日 ロイター] […]
British Investment Fund Proposes New Shareholder for Keisei Electric Railway and Oriental Land Co
TOKYO (Reuters) – British investment fund Palliser Capital on the 30th proposed a new shareholder for Keisei Electric Railway (9009.T) New Tab, opening a new tab and Oriental Land Co (OLC) (4661.T), which I own New Tab, opens a new tab The company announced that it has requested that a plan for the sale of […]
Tesla Overcomes Regulatory Hurdles for Self-Driving Software Launch in China
US electric vehicle giant Tesla has cleared several key regulatory hurdles to introduce its self-driving software in China. Pictured is Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The picture was taken in June last year (2024 Reuters/Gonzalo Fuentes) [北京 ２９日 ロイター] – United States electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla (TSLA.O) New Tab, opens a new tab has partnered […]
Houthi Missile Hits Oil Tanker in Red Sea: Minor Damage Reported
[カイロ／ロサンゼルス ２７日 ロイター] – Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthi group announced on the 27th that a missile fired into the Red Sea hit an oil tanker. US Central Command confirmed that the Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea. The oil tanker is said to have suffered minor damage. A second ship near the […]
Navigating the Stock Market: A Look at Japan’s Financial Results and Management Strategies
The season for announcing financial results for domestic companies is in full swing. In addition to the current financial year’s performance forecasts, the focus will be on management initiatives that are aware of stock prices and the cost of capital as requested by the TSE. The photo was taken in February in front of a […]
Protests for Gaza: Legal Ramifications of Blockades and Civil Lawsuits
On April 18th, “I lost one day’s pay,” “I missed my flight,” “I canceled my appointment to go to the hospital,” and “It was painful because I couldn’t go to the bathroom.” These are the protests that took place on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, on the 15th to show solidarity with […]
United States Announces New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Drone Production and Military Programs
On the 18th, the United States announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s drone production in response to Iran’s attack on Israel. US President Biden (pictured) said the G7 was committed to working together to increase economic pressure on Iran. Picture taken in February (2024 Reuters/Leah Millis) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday announced new […]
German-Russian Duo Arrested for Suspected Sabotage of US Military Facilities in Ukraine Conflict
[ベルリン １８日 ロイター] – The German authorities announced on the 18th that they had arrested two individuals of German and Russian nationality on suspicion of planning to sabotage US military facilities. The move is said to be aimed at weakening military aid to Ukraine. Authorities searched the suspect’s home and workplace. He is believed to […]
British Foreign Secretary Assures Hong Kong Residents in UK Will Not be Subject to New National Security Regulations
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced on the 15th that Hong Kong residents in the country will not be subject to the new national security regulations in Hong Kong. Photo taken on the same day (2024 Reuters/Isabel Infantes) LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Wednesday that Hong Kong citizens living in […]
