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Highest-level rain warning issued for Japan's Yamagata Prefecture
Japan's Meteorological Agency on Thursday afternoon issued a heavy rain emergency warning for Sakata City and Yuza Town in the northern prefecture of Yamagata.
Weather officials issued the highest-level warning on the five-scale alert system as the prefecture was being battered by downpours caused by an active seasonal rain front.
They say warm and moist air flowing toward the front in northern Japan is creating extremely unstable atmospheric conditions on the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region.
Radar analysis shows that 110 millimeters of rain fell near Yuza Town in the hour until 9:10 a.m.
Neighboring Akita Prefecture is also being hit by torrential rain.
In the 24 hours to Thursday noon, 226 millimeters of rain fell in Yurihonjo City and 193.5 millimeters in Yuzawa City, exceeding the monthly average for July.
The Ishizawa River overflowed in Yurihonjo City when heavy rain caused its embankment to partially collapse.
Landslide warnings have been issued for areas of Akita Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture.
Weather officials say it will continue to rain in the Sea of Japan coastal areas in Tohoku through tomorrow, with heavy downpours feared in some places.
They are urging residents to be on the alert for landslides, overflowing rivers and flooding in low-lying areas.
They advise people who are facing dangerous conditions and are unable to move to safer places to seek shelter on upper floors in rooms away from slopes and cliffs.
Yamagata Shinkansen trains partially suspended
East Japan Railway says it will suspend bullet train runs on the Yamagata Shinkansen Line all day Thursday between Yamagata and Shinjo stations in Yamagata Prefecture, northeastern Japan.
The prefecture has been engulfed by heavy rain brought by an active rain front.
One man missing Akita Prefecture landslide
A man in his 60s had gone missing following a landslide at a construction site on Thursday morning in Japan's northwestern prefecture of Akita.
Yuzawa City fire officials say a worker at a road construction site in Yuzawa City called to report that the landslide had buried a colleague.
Fears of secondary disasters have postponed search efforts by police and firefighters.
Rain continues to pound Akita Prefecture, mainly in the south. Yuzawa City recorded nearly 200 millimeters of rain in the past 24 hours.
Two people stranded in flooded house
Local fire department officials said two people are stranded inside a house flooded by heavy rains in Sakegawa Village.
The officials said firefighters are on the way to rescue them as of 1:30 p.m.
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Key words : Biden first public younger voices
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240725_11/
Biden delivers first address since ending campaign
US President Joe Biden has given his first public address in Washington since deciding to drop his bid for re-election. He says it's time to make way for younger voices.
Biden said he has decided that the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation, adding that it's the best way to unite the nation.
Biden ended his campaign Sunday, weeks after a poor debate performance and amid growing calls from members of his own Democratic Party to step aside.
He's endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. She's expected to officially become the party's nominee in the coming weeks.
Biden also mentioned Harris in his speech, saying, "She's experienced, she's tough, she's capable, she's been an incredible partner to me, and a leader for our country."
Biden said he chose to run for office four years ago because "the soul of America was at stake." He added that it still is, noting that Americans have a choice between moving forward or backward.
Biden also said: "the great thing about America is here kings and dictators do not rule, the people do. History is in your hands. The power is in your hand. The idea of America lies in your hands."
Biden said he'll spend the next six months focusing on his job as president, growing the economy and defending people's rights.
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https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240725_08/
Netanyahu seeks more US military support in Congress speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to Congress for more military support from the United States in fighting the Islamic group Hamas, as the number of civilians killed in Gaza grows and criticism against his government mounts.
Netanyahu is visiting the US for the first time since the conflict with Hamas began last October. On Wednesday, he addressed a joint session of Congress in Washington.
He said, "The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders," but if they do not, Israel will fight until it destroys Hamas' military capability, their rule over Gaza and brings all the hostages home.
Netanyahu added, "Fast-tracking US military aid can dramatically expedite an end to the war in Gaza and help prevent a broader war in the Middle East."
Netanyahu quoted former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who sought US weapons during World War Two: "Give us the tools and we'll finish the job."
He also said Israel does not seek to resettle Gaza, but in the foreseeable future it must retain overriding security control there. He suggested that Gaza should have Palestinian civilian control.
Health authorities in Gaza said on Wednesday that the total number of deaths in the enclave had reached 39,145.
Netanyahu was greeted with loud applause as he entered the chamber, and repeatedly received standing ovations during his address.
But some Democratic lawmakers did not applaud, and Netanyahu was booed when he criticized protest demonstrations in the US.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is a Jewish American and pro-Israel. He has made critical remarks about Netanyahu, and expressed disapproval on several occasions during the speech.
Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Palestinian American, held up a sign that said "war criminal."
CNN reported that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and nearly 50 Democrats planned to skip the speech.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who serves as Senate president, was also absent for scheduling reasons.
Outside the Capitol, at least several thousand people gathered from across the US to protest Netanyahu's address to Congress.
They demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, holding up signs that called for all military aid to be halted.
One participant said she came to send a message to Congress and the government that Netanyahu's speech in the Capitol cannot be accepted. She accused them of being complicit in genocide and war crimes.
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Foreign ministers meetings of ASEAN, related countries kick off Thursday
A series of foreign ministers meetings among ASEAN and related countries is set to start in Laos on Thursday. The Myanmar and South China Sea issues are expected to be high on the agenda.
The meetings will be held in the capital, Vientiane, through Saturday. The related countries include the United States, China, Russia and Japan.
The ASEAN foreign ministers meeting is to take place on Thursday. A main topic is expected to be the situation in Myanmar, where fierce fighting has continued since the coup in 2021.
Myanmar's military regime had boycotted major ASEAN meetings. But this year it has sent senior officials to ministerial-level meetings. The permanent secretary of the foreign ministry will attend the meetings in Laos.
A draft for the joint statement obtained by NHK indicates the ASEAN members are making arrangements to include the expression that the ministers strongly condemn the continued violence in Myanmar. The focus is on whether they will discuss ways to calm the situation.
Meetings among ASEAN and the related countries will be held on Friday. All eyes are on discussions between the Philippines and China, which are at odds over their sovereignty claims in the South China Sea.
At the ASEAN Regional Forum on Saturday, the participants are expected to exchange views on security in the Asia-Pacific region, including situations related to North Korea and Taiwan.
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