Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Japan's June heatwave sizzles into hottest day, crunch time for power supply
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecast Tokyo temperatures won't drop back to 30 C until July 5.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Japan quake brings back memories of deadly 2011 tsunami
The 7.3 magnitude quake struck shortly before midnight Saturday and cracked walls, shattered windows and set off a landslide in Fukushima.
Mon Feb 15 2021
6.4-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Okinawa's Miyakejima Island
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Miyakejima island in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday, the weather agency here said.
Tue May 09 2017
Japan lifts tsunami warning along northeast coast after quake
"The tsunami advisory has been lifted," the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement released at 12:50 pm (0350 GMT) on its website.
Tue Nov 22 2016
6.6-magnitute earthquake rocks Tottori prefecture in western Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 rocked Japan's Tottori prefecture at 14:07 local time, Japan Meteorological Agency said Friday, according to China's Xinhua news agency.
Fri Oct 21 2016
Powerful typhoon Chaba barrels toward Japan
The violent storm was moving north-northeast off the Tsushima islets chain near Japan's southern Kyushu, packing gusts of up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour, Japan's weather agency said.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Japan develops new radar to rapidly detect torrential rains
The Japanese government has developed a weather notification system that will allow local governments to detect signs of isolated torrential rain using a small radar and alert residents.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Flights grounded as typhoon hits near Tokyo
A strong typhoon stuck near Tokyo on Monday, with heavy rain and winds grounding more than 400 flights as officials warned of landslides and flooding.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Typhoon Halong rips through western Japan
Typhoon Halong slammed into western Japan on Sunday, making landfall on the main Honshu island as the weather agency issued its highest alert.
Sun Aug 10 2014
Japan issues highest alert over typhoon Neoguri
55,000 people urged to evacuate Japan's southern Okinawa island chain as typhoon Neoguri heads towards it.
Tue Jul 08 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024