Key words : emergency warning maximum aichi
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_04/
Typhoon Shanshan moving slowly near Yakushima island, prompts emergency warning
Typhoon Shanshan is moving slowly northward off Japan's southwest. The maximum gust speed is forecast to reach around 250 kilometers per hour in the typhoon's center--strong enough to bring down houses.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency warning for storms and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region.
The very strong typhoon was moving slowly over waters 70 kilometers south-southwest of Yakushima island as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Bands of heavy rain clouds are expected to develop over Kagoshima and the neighboring prefecture of Miyazaki through Wednesday night. This could suddenly increase the risk of a disaster.
Localized heavy rain is also hitting western and eastern parts of Japan, although the typhoon is still distant from these areas.
Weather officials are urging caution against violent winds, high waves, rough seas, as well as landslides and flooding of rivers.
The maximum gust speed on Kikaijima Island in the Amami region reached nearly 110 kilometers per hour at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Rain is intensifying in the Tokai region in central Japan as warm, moist air is flowing in.
The city of Omaezaki in Shizuoka Prefecture had rainfall of 40.5 millimeters during the hour through 4 a.m.
The city of Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture had a rainfall of 304.5 millimeters during the 48 hours through 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday. That's the most for August in the city since record-keeping began in 2003.
Shanshan is expected to come close to the Kyushu region, while further picking up strength, through Thursday.
During the 24 hours through Wednesday night, rainfall could reach up to 400 millimeters in these areas, 250 millimeters in northern Kyushu and Shikoku, and 200 millimeters in Tokai.
Key words : hakata
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_05/Typhoon Shanshan to disrupt flights, trains, and roads
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to disrupt transportation services in Japan as it approaches.
The operator of the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet trains says services will be suspended between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima-chuo Station from around 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from the first train on Thursday.
Suspensions are also possible between Hakata Station and Kumamoto Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen line and the entire Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line from the first train on Thursday.
Rail operators say there may be suspensions or delays on the Sanyo Shinkansen line from Thursday to Saturday, and on the Tokaido Shinkansen line on Friday and Saturday.
The operators are asking people to check for the latest information, noting that the dates and impacted areas may change depending on the typhoon's path.
Flight disruptions are also expected.
Japan Airlines says 82 flights, mainly those to and from Kagoshima and airports on small islands, will be canceled on Wednesday, with about 3,300 passengers expected to be inconvenienced.
As for international flights, six using Kansai International Airport and Chubu Airport are expected to be canceled, with 427 passengers affected.
All Nippon Airways says 80 flights using airports in Miyazaki, Kagoshima and elsewhere will be canceled, affecting about 5,100 passengers from Wednesday to Friday.
Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer and Spring Japan have also announced on their websites that flights may be disrupted.
Airlines are calling on people to check their websites for the latest flight information.
Expressways may be hit by closures or other disruptions across wide sections.
The Japan Road Traffic Information Center says the Tomei Expressway and the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures have been already partially closed.
Highway operators and the land ministry are calling on people to consider changing their schedules and monitor the latest road information.
Key words : jonathan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240827_19/What to expect from Typhoon Shanshan
NHK World's Jonathan Oh talks about Typhoon Shanshan, which could bring destructive winds and flooding to wide areas of Japan.
Key words : north multiple rocket
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_11/North Korea tests multiple rocket launch system, ruling party newspaper says
North Korea carried out a test-firing of a new multiple rocket launch system on Tuesday, its ruling Workers' Party newspaper has reported.
South Korea's defense report says the weapon would make possible a large-scale surprise attack on Seoul, the capital, and the surrounding areas.
The Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of 240 millimeter-caliber shells on Tuesday.
The report says the rocket shells have a newly applied guidance system and enhanced destructive power. The report included an image of a shell purportedly accurately hitting a target.
The newspaper notes that Kim set forth an important policy to be pursued in producing the new artillery pieces and equipping army units with them. Kim previously said that deployments would be completed by 2026.
The report says the system is in production at defense industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission that oversees the defense industry.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says North Korea appears to be showcasing the performance of the rocket launcher in a bid to supply it to Russia.
Observers say the test-firing shows Pyongyang's stance to counter the United States and South Korea, which are conducting a joint military exercise through Thursday.
Key words : Biden travel
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240824_06/US senior official to visit China next week, likely to set stage for summit
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, possibly to set a stage for a summit meeting.
The White House has announced that Sullivan will travel to Beijing for the meetings from Tuesday through Thursday.
It says the talks are expected to cover issues including military-to-military communication between the two countries, the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
The White House says Sullivan is also expected to "raise US concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base." Washington says that Chinese firms are exporting items to Russia that can be converted for military use in the country's invasion of Ukraine.
US news website Axios reported that the two officials are expected to lay the groundwork for a potential summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.
In November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is scheduled in Peru and the Group of 20 summit is scheduled in Brazil.
Key words : zelenskyy present
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_07/Zelenskyy to present Biden with plan to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will visit the US next month and present President Joe Biden with a plan to end Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy spoke about the plan at a news conference in Kyiv on Tuesday.
He told reporters that Ukraine's cross-border offensive in the western Russian region of Kursk is part of the plan. Ukraine launched the incursion in early August.
Zelenskyy said the plan also includes his country's strategic place in the world's security infrastructure and a package to put diplomatic pressure on Russia.
He went on to say that in September he will meet Biden and also convey the plan to US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the two major-party presidential nominees.
Zelenskyy stressed the main point of the plan is to force Russia to end the war, and that he wants to end it on fair terms for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has successfully tested its first domestic ballistic missile. He added Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets are already in operation and were used to destroy Russian missiles.
The Ukrainian military Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said his forces have taken control of 1,294 square kilometers of land, which includes 100 settlements, during their operation in Kursk. He also said 594 Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
The military chief added the situation is "fairly difficult" on the Pokrovsk front in eastern Ukraine. He said Russian forces are using their advantage in personnel, weapons and military equipment, and are actively using artillery and aviation.
Key words : modi peace talk
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_01/Modi speaks with Putin via phone, calls for peace talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace talks on the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday. The Indian government says Modi underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also called for the sincere and practical engagement of "all stakeholders," including Russia and Ukraine. He pledged India's support in this regard.
Modi visited Ukraine last Friday for the first time since the start of Russia's invasion. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged him to seek peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Putin explained to Modi about the key Russian approaches to resolving the conflict.
The Putin administration has repeatedly said it has no intention to have peace talks with Kyiv, following Ukraine's cross-border strikes on the western Russian region of Kursk.
There doesn't appear to be any prospect in sight for an end to the fighting.
Key words : israeli forces by chance
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_N02/Israeli troops rescue hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces have carried out an operation that's been hailed as "nothing short of miraculous." On Tuesday, they rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza for more than 10 months.
Defense officials identified the man as 52-year-old Qaid Farhan Alkadi. The Haaretz newspaper reported that soldiers found him in a Hamas tunnel network "by chance."
Members of his family were overjoyed at his release. His brother, Ismail Alkadi, said, "I hope my mother will be happy. We prayed but she prayed even more."
The New York Times reports Alkadi was held in terrible conditions for months without seeing the sun, and he is struggling now just to see the light.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the rescue operation.
He said: "We're working relentlessly to return all of our hostages. We're doing this in two main ways: negotiations and rescue operations. These two together require our presence on the ground, and constant military pressure on Hamas."
Palestinian media say 21 people were killed in Gaza on Tuesday in the latest round of fighting.
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have pressed ahead with talks to end the fighting, but they are still divided over the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Key words : chinese media
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_08/Chinese police questioning Yasukuni Shrine graffiti suspect over separate case
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
#N/A
Typhoon Shanshan is moving slowly northward off Japan's southwest. The maximum gust speed is forecast to reach around 250 kilometers per hour in the typhoon's center--strong enough to bring down houses.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency warning for storms and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region.
The very strong typhoon was moving slowly over waters 70 kilometers south-southwest of Yakushima island as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Bands of heavy rain clouds are expected to develop over Kagoshima and the neighboring prefecture of Miyazaki through Wednesday night. This could suddenly increase the risk of a disaster.
Localized heavy rain is also hitting western and eastern parts of Japan, although the typhoon is still distant from these areas.
Weather officials are urging caution against violent winds, high waves, rough seas, as well as landslides and flooding of rivers.
The maximum gust speed on Kikaijima Island in the Amami region reached nearly 110 kilometers per hour at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Rain is intensifying in the Tokai region in central Japan as warm, moist air is flowing in.
The city of Omaezaki in Shizuoka Prefecture had rainfall of 40.5 millimeters during the hour through 4 a.m.
The city of Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture had a rainfall of 304.5 millimeters during the 48 hours through 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday. That's the most for August in the city since record-keeping began in 2003.
Shanshan is expected to come close to the Kyushu region, while further picking up strength, through Thursday.
During the 24 hours through Wednesday night, rainfall could reach up to 400 millimeters in these areas, 250 millimeters in northern Kyushu and Shikoku, and 200 millimeters in Tokai.
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to disrupt transportation services in Japan as it approaches.
The operator of the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet trains says services will be suspended between Kumamoto Station and Kagoshima-chuo Station from around 8 p.m. Wednesday, and from the first train on Thursday.
Suspensions are also possible between Hakata Station and Kumamoto Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen line and the entire Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line from the first train on Thursday.
Rail operators say there may be suspensions or delays on the Sanyo Shinkansen line from Thursday to Saturday, and on the Tokaido Shinkansen line on Friday and Saturday.
The operators are asking people to check for the latest information, noting that the dates and impacted areas may change depending on the typhoon's path.
Flight disruptions are also expected.
Japan Airlines says 82 flights, mainly those to and from Kagoshima and airports on small islands, will be canceled on Wednesday, with about 3,300 passengers expected to be inconvenienced.
As for international flights, six using Kansai International Airport and Chubu Airport are expected to be canceled, with 427 passengers affected.
All Nippon Airways says 80 flights using airports in Miyazaki, Kagoshima and elsewhere will be canceled, affecting about 5,100 passengers from Wednesday to Friday.
Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer and Spring Japan have also announced on their websites that flights may be disrupted.
Airlines are calling on people to check their websites for the latest flight information.
Expressways may be hit by closures or other disruptions across wide sections.
The Japan Road Traffic Information Center says the Tomei Expressway and the Shin-Tomei Expressway in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures have been already partially closed.
Highway operators and the land ministry are calling on people to consider changing their schedules and monitor the latest road information.
Key words : jonathan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240827_19/
What to expect from Typhoon Shanshan
NHK World's Jonathan Oh talks about Typhoon Shanshan, which could bring destructive winds and flooding to wide areas of Japan.
Key words : north multiple rocket
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_11/North Korea tests multiple rocket launch system, ruling party newspaper says
North Korea carried out a test-firing of a new multiple rocket launch system on Tuesday, its ruling Workers' Party newspaper has reported.
South Korea's defense report says the weapon would make possible a large-scale surprise attack on Seoul, the capital, and the surrounding areas.
The Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of 240 millimeter-caliber shells on Tuesday.
The report says the rocket shells have a newly applied guidance system and enhanced destructive power. The report included an image of a shell purportedly accurately hitting a target.
The newspaper notes that Kim set forth an important policy to be pursued in producing the new artillery pieces and equipping army units with them. Kim previously said that deployments would be completed by 2026.
The report says the system is in production at defense industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission that oversees the defense industry.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says North Korea appears to be showcasing the performance of the rocket launcher in a bid to supply it to Russia.
Observers say the test-firing shows Pyongyang's stance to counter the United States and South Korea, which are conducting a joint military exercise through Thursday.
Key words : Biden travel
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240824_06/US senior official to visit China next week, likely to set stage for summit
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, possibly to set a stage for a summit meeting.
The White House has announced that Sullivan will travel to Beijing for the meetings from Tuesday through Thursday.
It says the talks are expected to cover issues including military-to-military communication between the two countries, the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
The White House says Sullivan is also expected to "raise US concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base." Washington says that Chinese firms are exporting items to Russia that can be converted for military use in the country's invasion of Ukraine.
US news website Axios reported that the two officials are expected to lay the groundwork for a potential summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.
In November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is scheduled in Peru and the Group of 20 summit is scheduled in Brazil.
Key words : zelenskyy present
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_07/Zelenskyy to present Biden with plan to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will visit the US next month and present President Joe Biden with a plan to end Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy spoke about the plan at a news conference in Kyiv on Tuesday.
He told reporters that Ukraine's cross-border offensive in the western Russian region of Kursk is part of the plan. Ukraine launched the incursion in early August.
Zelenskyy said the plan also includes his country's strategic place in the world's security infrastructure and a package to put diplomatic pressure on Russia.
He went on to say that in September he will meet Biden and also convey the plan to US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the two major-party presidential nominees.
Zelenskyy stressed the main point of the plan is to force Russia to end the war, and that he wants to end it on fair terms for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has successfully tested its first domestic ballistic missile. He added Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets are already in operation and were used to destroy Russian missiles.
The Ukrainian military Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said his forces have taken control of 1,294 square kilometers of land, which includes 100 settlements, during their operation in Kursk. He also said 594 Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
The military chief added the situation is "fairly difficult" on the Pokrovsk front in eastern Ukraine. He said Russian forces are using their advantage in personnel, weapons and military equipment, and are actively using artillery and aviation.
Key words : modi peace talk
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_01/Modi speaks with Putin via phone, calls for peace talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace talks on the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday. The Indian government says Modi underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also called for the sincere and practical engagement of "all stakeholders," including Russia and Ukraine. He pledged India's support in this regard.
Modi visited Ukraine last Friday for the first time since the start of Russia's invasion. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged him to seek peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Putin explained to Modi about the key Russian approaches to resolving the conflict.
The Putin administration has repeatedly said it has no intention to have peace talks with Kyiv, following Ukraine's cross-border strikes on the western Russian region of Kursk.
There doesn't appear to be any prospect in sight for an end to the fighting.
Key words : israeli forces by chance
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_N02/Israeli troops rescue hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces have carried out an operation that's been hailed as "nothing short of miraculous." On Tuesday, they rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza for more than 10 months.
Defense officials identified the man as 52-year-old Qaid Farhan Alkadi. The Haaretz newspaper reported that soldiers found him in a Hamas tunnel network "by chance."
Members of his family were overjoyed at his release. His brother, Ismail Alkadi, said, "I hope my mother will be happy. We prayed but she prayed even more."
The New York Times reports Alkadi was held in terrible conditions for months without seeing the sun, and he is struggling now just to see the light.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the rescue operation.
He said: "We're working relentlessly to return all of our hostages. We're doing this in two main ways: negotiations and rescue operations. These two together require our presence on the ground, and constant military pressure on Hamas."
Palestinian media say 21 people were killed in Gaza on Tuesday in the latest round of fighting.
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have pressed ahead with talks to end the fighting, but they are still divided over the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Key words : chinese media
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_08/Chinese police questioning Yasukuni Shrine graffiti suspect over separate case
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
#N/A
NHK World's Jonathan Oh talks about Typhoon Shanshan, which could bring destructive winds and flooding to wide areas of Japan.
North Korea carried out a test-firing of a new multiple rocket launch system on Tuesday, its ruling Workers' Party newspaper has reported.
South Korea's defense report says the weapon would make possible a large-scale surprise attack on Seoul, the capital, and the surrounding areas.
The Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of 240 millimeter-caliber shells on Tuesday.
The report says the rocket shells have a newly applied guidance system and enhanced destructive power. The report included an image of a shell purportedly accurately hitting a target.
The newspaper notes that Kim set forth an important policy to be pursued in producing the new artillery pieces and equipping army units with them. Kim previously said that deployments would be completed by 2026.
The report says the system is in production at defense industrial enterprises under the Second Economic Commission that oversees the defense industry.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says North Korea appears to be showcasing the performance of the rocket launcher in a bid to supply it to Russia.
Observers say the test-firing shows Pyongyang's stance to counter the United States and South Korea, which are conducting a joint military exercise through Thursday.
Key words : Biden travel
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240824_06/
US senior official to visit China next week, likely to set stage for summit
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, possibly to set a stage for a summit meeting.
The White House has announced that Sullivan will travel to Beijing for the meetings from Tuesday through Thursday.
It says the talks are expected to cover issues including military-to-military communication between the two countries, the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
The White House says Sullivan is also expected to "raise US concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base." Washington says that Chinese firms are exporting items to Russia that can be converted for military use in the country's invasion of Ukraine.
US news website Axios reported that the two officials are expected to lay the groundwork for a potential summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.
In November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is scheduled in Peru and the Group of 20 summit is scheduled in Brazil.
Key words : zelenskyy present
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_07/Zelenskyy to present Biden with plan to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will visit the US next month and present President Joe Biden with a plan to end Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy spoke about the plan at a news conference in Kyiv on Tuesday.
He told reporters that Ukraine's cross-border offensive in the western Russian region of Kursk is part of the plan. Ukraine launched the incursion in early August.
Zelenskyy said the plan also includes his country's strategic place in the world's security infrastructure and a package to put diplomatic pressure on Russia.
He went on to say that in September he will meet Biden and also convey the plan to US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the two major-party presidential nominees.
Zelenskyy stressed the main point of the plan is to force Russia to end the war, and that he wants to end it on fair terms for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has successfully tested its first domestic ballistic missile. He added Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets are already in operation and were used to destroy Russian missiles.
The Ukrainian military Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said his forces have taken control of 1,294 square kilometers of land, which includes 100 settlements, during their operation in Kursk. He also said 594 Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
The military chief added the situation is "fairly difficult" on the Pokrovsk front in eastern Ukraine. He said Russian forces are using their advantage in personnel, weapons and military equipment, and are actively using artillery and aviation.
Key words : modi peace talk
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_01/Modi speaks with Putin via phone, calls for peace talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace talks on the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday. The Indian government says Modi underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also called for the sincere and practical engagement of "all stakeholders," including Russia and Ukraine. He pledged India's support in this regard.
Modi visited Ukraine last Friday for the first time since the start of Russia's invasion. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged him to seek peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Putin explained to Modi about the key Russian approaches to resolving the conflict.
The Putin administration has repeatedly said it has no intention to have peace talks with Kyiv, following Ukraine's cross-border strikes on the western Russian region of Kursk.
There doesn't appear to be any prospect in sight for an end to the fighting.
Key words : israeli forces by chance
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_N02/Israeli troops rescue hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces have carried out an operation that's been hailed as "nothing short of miraculous." On Tuesday, they rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza for more than 10 months.
Defense officials identified the man as 52-year-old Qaid Farhan Alkadi. The Haaretz newspaper reported that soldiers found him in a Hamas tunnel network "by chance."
Members of his family were overjoyed at his release. His brother, Ismail Alkadi, said, "I hope my mother will be happy. We prayed but she prayed even more."
The New York Times reports Alkadi was held in terrible conditions for months without seeing the sun, and he is struggling now just to see the light.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the rescue operation.
He said: "We're working relentlessly to return all of our hostages. We're doing this in two main ways: negotiations and rescue operations. These two together require our presence on the ground, and constant military pressure on Hamas."
Palestinian media say 21 people were killed in Gaza on Tuesday in the latest round of fighting.
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have pressed ahead with talks to end the fighting, but they are still divided over the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Key words : chinese media
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_08/Chinese police questioning Yasukuni Shrine graffiti suspect over separate case
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
#N/A
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to visit China next week for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, possibly to set a stage for a summit meeting.
The White House has announced that Sullivan will travel to Beijing for the meetings from Tuesday through Thursday.
It says the talks are expected to cover issues including military-to-military communication between the two countries, the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
The White House says Sullivan is also expected to "raise US concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base." Washington says that Chinese firms are exporting items to Russia that can be converted for military use in the country's invasion of Ukraine.
US news website Axios reported that the two officials are expected to lay the groundwork for a potential summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.
In November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is scheduled in Peru and the Group of 20 summit is scheduled in Brazil.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will visit the US next month and present President Joe Biden with a plan to end Russia's invasion.
Zelenskyy spoke about the plan at a news conference in Kyiv on Tuesday.
He told reporters that Ukraine's cross-border offensive in the western Russian region of Kursk is part of the plan. Ukraine launched the incursion in early August.
Zelenskyy said the plan also includes his country's strategic place in the world's security infrastructure and a package to put diplomatic pressure on Russia.
He went on to say that in September he will meet Biden and also convey the plan to US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the two major-party presidential nominees.
Zelenskyy stressed the main point of the plan is to force Russia to end the war, and that he wants to end it on fair terms for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also said Ukraine has successfully tested its first domestic ballistic missile. He added Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets are already in operation and were used to destroy Russian missiles.
The Ukrainian military Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said his forces have taken control of 1,294 square kilometers of land, which includes 100 settlements, during their operation in Kursk. He also said 594 Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner.
The military chief added the situation is "fairly difficult" on the Pokrovsk front in eastern Ukraine. He said Russian forces are using their advantage in personnel, weapons and military equipment, and are actively using artillery and aviation.
Key words : modi peace talk
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_01/
Modi speaks with Putin via phone, calls for peace talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace talks on the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday. The Indian government says Modi underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also called for the sincere and practical engagement of "all stakeholders," including Russia and Ukraine. He pledged India's support in this regard.
Modi visited Ukraine last Friday for the first time since the start of Russia's invasion. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged him to seek peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Putin explained to Modi about the key Russian approaches to resolving the conflict.
The Putin administration has repeatedly said it has no intention to have peace talks with Kyiv, following Ukraine's cross-border strikes on the western Russian region of Kursk.
There doesn't appear to be any prospect in sight for an end to the fighting.
Key words : israeli forces by chance
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_N02/Israeli troops rescue hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces have carried out an operation that's been hailed as "nothing short of miraculous." On Tuesday, they rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza for more than 10 months.
Defense officials identified the man as 52-year-old Qaid Farhan Alkadi. The Haaretz newspaper reported that soldiers found him in a Hamas tunnel network "by chance."
Members of his family were overjoyed at his release. His brother, Ismail Alkadi, said, "I hope my mother will be happy. We prayed but she prayed even more."
The New York Times reports Alkadi was held in terrible conditions for months without seeing the sun, and he is struggling now just to see the light.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the rescue operation.
He said: "We're working relentlessly to return all of our hostages. We're doing this in two main ways: negotiations and rescue operations. These two together require our presence on the ground, and constant military pressure on Hamas."
Palestinian media say 21 people were killed in Gaza on Tuesday in the latest round of fighting.
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have pressed ahead with talks to end the fighting, but they are still divided over the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Key words : chinese media
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_08/Chinese police questioning Yasukuni Shrine graffiti suspect over separate case
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for peace talks on the war in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday. The Indian government says Modi underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Modi also called for the sincere and practical engagement of "all stakeholders," including Russia and Ukraine. He pledged India's support in this regard.
Modi visited Ukraine last Friday for the first time since the start of Russia's invasion. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged him to seek peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin says Putin explained to Modi about the key Russian approaches to resolving the conflict.
The Putin administration has repeatedly said it has no intention to have peace talks with Kyiv, following Ukraine's cross-border strikes on the western Russian region of Kursk.
There doesn't appear to be any prospect in sight for an end to the fighting.
Israeli forces have carried out an operation that's been hailed as "nothing short of miraculous." On Tuesday, they rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza for more than 10 months.
Defense officials identified the man as 52-year-old Qaid Farhan Alkadi. The Haaretz newspaper reported that soldiers found him in a Hamas tunnel network "by chance."
Members of his family were overjoyed at his release. His brother, Ismail Alkadi, said, "I hope my mother will be happy. We prayed but she prayed even more."
The New York Times reports Alkadi was held in terrible conditions for months without seeing the sun, and he is struggling now just to see the light.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement after the rescue operation.
He said: "We're working relentlessly to return all of our hostages. We're doing this in two main ways: negotiations and rescue operations. These two together require our presence on the ground, and constant military pressure on Hamas."
Palestinian media say 21 people were killed in Gaza on Tuesday in the latest round of fighting.
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas have pressed ahead with talks to end the fighting, but they are still divided over the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.
Key words : chinese media
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240828_08/
Chinese police questioning Yasukuni Shrine graffiti suspect over separate case
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
#N/A
Police in China announced they are questioning a man who is suspected by Japanese police of having painted graffiti on a stone pillar at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine earlier this year. Chinese police say Dong Guangming is being questioned over a separate extortion case.
Tokyo police placed Dong and another Chinese national on a wanted list on suspicion of property damage and disrespect of places of worship.
They are believed to have painted graffiti on a pillar at the entrance of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo. The word "toilet" was found painted in red in June. Dong returned to China after the incident.
Yasukuni Shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World War Two.
Police in Hangzhou City in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang said on Tuesday that they are questioning Dong over his suspected involvement in extorting a large amount of money from an influencer in May. They did not mention the incident at Yasukuni Shrine.
Chinese media outlets say Dong is in police custody.
They say he had been posting videos on Chinese social media as an influencer, and that his accounts were closed after authorities received reports about the content of the videos in January.
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