Key words : iranian state-run
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240520_27/
Iranian president confirmed dead, state media says
Iranian state-run media say President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead in a helicopter crash.
The aircraft reportedly went down on Sunday in Iran's northern province of East Azerbaijan after encountering thick fog.
Iranian state-run media say all people on board the helicopter were killed, including Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.
Raisi and Abdollahian were traveling to inspect a dam project near the border with the country of Azerbaijan. The Iranian broadcaster showed footage of Raisi and other officials inspecting the dam.
A photo shows the helicopter taking-off before it reportedly encountered poor visibility.
After the crash, state-run media say rescuers searched through the night in a mountainous region over 2,500 meters above sea level, braving severe cold and snow. Search teams reportedly struggled with the bad weather.
The exact circumstances that led to the crash are still unknown.
Sixty-three-year old Raisi was elected president in June 2021. He was known as a hardline conservative on domestic policies. He was also considered one of the leading candidates to succeed Iran's 85-year-old Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
On the diplomatic front, Raisi was highly critical of the West. Regarding Gaza, he expressed support for Hamas while opposing the United States' backing of Israel.
Under Raisi, Iran's government also strengthened military ties with Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Observers say his death could have impacts across multiple regions.
Key words : expert Tanaka Koichiro
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Key words : taiwan speech standing
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240520_23/
Lai: Taiwan will maintain status quo with China, seek cross-strait peace
President of Taiwan Lai Ching-te has stressed in his inauguration speech that he will maintain the status quo in Taiwan's relations with China and pursue peace and prosperity together.
Lai took the oath of office in a ceremony at the presidential office in Taipei on Monday morning.
He said he will abide by the Constitution, fulfill his duties faithfully, promote people's welfare and protect Taiwan.
The new president then gave a speech from a stage set up in front of the presidential office.
Lai, speaking about Taiwan's relations with China, said his government will "neither yield nor provoke, and maintain the status quo."
Lai said he hopes China will choose dialogue and exchange, and "under the principles of parity and dignity, engage in cooperation with the legal government chosen by Taiwan's people."
He said this can start from the resumption of tourism on a reciprocal basis, and enrollment of degree students in Taiwanese institutions. He suggested that the two sides pursue peace and mutual prosperity together.
At the same time, Lai mentioned the need to strengthen Taiwan's defense capability, saying "we must demonstrate our resolution" to defend Taiwan in the face of "the many threats and attempts of infiltration from China."
Lai went on to say that by standing side-by-side with democratic countries, Taiwan can help form a peaceful global community that can demonstrate the strength of deterrence and prevent war.
He said Taiwan can achieve its goal of "peace through strength" that way.
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of China. Lai denied the claim by saying that the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China "are not subordinate to each other."
China has called Lai a separatist and is apparently trying to keep him in check.
It said last week that the new leader of the "Taiwan region" must make a clear choice between the path of peaceful development on one hand and provocation and confrontation on the other.
Key words : major league 200 darvish
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240520_15/
Japanese pitcher Darvish reaches 200th career win
Japanese pitcher Darvish Yu of the San Diego Padres has earned his 200th combined win between his Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball careers.
He became the third Japanese-born pitcher to reach the record, following Nomo Hideo and Kuroda Hiroki. He has 107 major league victories, and 93 in Japan.
Darvish started the game against the Braves in Atlanta on Sunday night.
San Diego took a 3-0 lead in the first inning. At the bottom of the first inning, Darvish allowed a double after two outs. But he pitched out of trouble by striking out the next batter.
His scoreless pitching streak continued through the seventh inning, when he earned the season-high ninth strikeout.
The Padres beat the Braves 9-1, giving Darvish the fourth win of the season.
Key words : pen pal
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20240520120701780/
Pen friends for 70 years
The rise of emails and social media has increasingly eclipsed the simple act of writing letters. However, the timeless value in exchanging handwritten letters is highlighted in our next report, which tells the story of Japanese and German friends who have been pen pals for 70 years.
Key words : weather Jonathan Oh
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