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Typhoon Bavi Battering Okinawa
People in Okinawa Prefecture in southwestern Japan are taking shelter from a powerful typhoon.
Authorities are urging caution against strong winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides and flooding.
Japan's meteorological agency says Typhoon Bavi was situated over waters north of Yonaguni Island as of 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Officials say the storm was moving north-northwest at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour.
The region is being pounded by heavy rain.
The Sakishima Islands could receive up to 150 millimeters of rain in the 24 hours through Sunday noon.
Bands of heavy rain clouds are expected to develop through Saturday evening, increasing the risk of disasters.
Extremely rough seas are forecast for the Okinawa and Amami regions.
Waves could reach up to 12 meters high in Okinawa Prefecture.
The maximum wind speed in Hirara on Miyakojima Island in the three hours to 2 p.m. on Saturday was about 143 kilometers per hour.
Violent winds are expected to persist for an extended period because the typhoon has a large storm zone and is moving relatively slowly.
People are advised to hole up inside sturdy buildings and keep away from windows.
More than 200 flights have been canceled.
The flights include those to and from Okinawa's Naha Airport, Kagoshima Airport, and airports on remote islands in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The airlines say more flights could be canceled or delayed, depending on the situation.
Typhoon Bavi Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds to Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi is also bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Taiwan.
And HK World's Matsuda Tomoki spoke earlier to our domestic service.
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I'm speaking from central Taipei, where it has been raining since Friday night.
The wind is blowing strongly from time to time and causing trees to sway significantly.
Authorities have suspended commuting to work in most areas across Taiwan.
As you can see, there are almost no people on the street.
Fire officials say 36 people have been injured over wide areas, including northern and central parts of the island.
All flights between Taiwan's main island and remote islands have been canceled on Saturday, and nearly all international flights are expected to be.
Rain Triggers Deadly Landslides in Philippines
00:02:40 話者 1
Authorities in the Philippines say landslides triggered by heavy rain have left 16 people dead. Monsoons were compounded by Typhoon Bavi.
The landslides occurred on the southern island of Mindanao.
Authorities say 10 people are dead after a landslide on Friday morning in Sarangani Province.
Photos posted by local officials on social media show mud and fallen trees covering a road and workers operating heavy machinery.
Authorities also say six people died in the province of Lanao del Sur and five others are missing. People are being urged to stay alert for more landslides and flooding.
Earthquakes in Venezuela: Japanese Medical Team Starts Operations
A Japan disaster relief medical team has begun operations in an area in Venezuela devastated by two massive earthquakes on June 24.
Efforts continue to find people missing under collapsed buildings in the South American country.
The Venezuelan government said that 4,118 people had been confirmed dead as of Friday, more than two weeks after the disaster.
In the hard-hit region of La Guardia, facing the Caribbean Sea, a large number of people who lost their homes are taking shelter in parks or on roadsides, raising concerns about health and hygiene.
A Japanese team of around 40 staff arrived on Wednesday. They set up tents on a futsal court to hold consulting rooms and x-ray and blood test equipment.
A man who complained of eye problems after working to remove debris said he believes Venezuelans will overcome their difficulties with the help of the outside world.
00:04:26 話者 3
I'm truly grateful for the international support.
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We need to watch closely for a possible outbreak of infectious diseases.
Prolonged evacuation is taking a mental toll on the evacuees.
00:04:48 話者 1
She added that the team will listen carefully to the patients and attend to their needs.
China, N.Korea Vow to Strengthen Coordination
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing.
He told Park that the two sides should strengthen strategic coordination in light of an international landscape fraught with changes and turbulence.
Chinese state-run media say Xi and Pak met on Friday at the Great Hall of the People.
Xi stressed the importance of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and North Korea.
The pact was signed 65 years ago on July 11. It states that if either party comes under armed attack, the other will provide military assistance.
Xi also told PAC that the two countries should resolutely defend their respective sovereignty, security and development interests.
Park said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for bilateral ties to be developed into the strongest strategic relationship.
He added that Pyongyang firmly supports Beijing in safeguarding its core interests on issues such as the Taiwan question.
Park will be in China through Sunday.
He's scheduled to attend an event marking the treaty's 65th anniversary.
Officials Agree to Work Toward Third Narita Runway
Japan's central and local governments and the operator of Narita Airport have agreed to begin procedures for compulsory land acquisition for a planned third runway.
The move marks a key step in expanding the country's major international airport.
Narita Airport is located in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.
Officials aim to increase its capacity to accommodate increasing inbound tourism and expand its international logistics networks.
The operator has already acquired or is expected to acquire more than 95% of the necessary land for the new runway, but it faces difficulties in negotiating with landowners to obtain the remaining part.
The opening of the new runway is expected to be delayed by more than one year compared to its initial schedule.
On Friday, the agreement was made at a meeting attended by land ministry officials, the governor of Chiba Prefecture and the heads of municipalities around the airport, as well as the president of the airport operator.
Narita International Airport Corporation President Fujii Naoki expressed eagerness to move forward with legal procedures that allow for land expropriation.
The leaders of municipalities did not raise any objections.
Until now, the company avoided land acquisition by forcible means after it experienced strong protest movements at the time of the construction of the airport.
Sources say the airport company will file applications to the central government as early as this fall for approval to apply the land expropriation law.
The government previously approved the application of this law in 1969, and this paved the way for the construction of the airport.
If approved, a committee in Chiba Prefecture will examine the amount of compensation to be offered and the deadline for the land handover.
The airport operator says it will continue negotiations with landowners while proceeding with the procedures.
JFA Mulls Contract Extension for Moriyasu
Sources close to the Japan Football Association say it is considering extending the contract of Moriyasu Hajime as head coach of the men's national soccer team.
They say the main option of extension is until the 2027 Asian Cup.
In the 2026 World Cup, Moriyasu led the team to advance to the knockout stage, but lost to powerhouse Brazil in the first game, marking the end of his second tenure.
At JFA's Extraordinary Technical Committee meeting held earlier this week, Moriyasu reportedly received praise for his performance at the World Cup and his ability to build the team.
The sources say the association is considering asking Moriyasu to remain in his post under a short-time contract until the Asian Cup, which is scheduled from January to February next year.
JFA President Miyamoto Tsuneo on Wednesday expressed his view that a board meeting scheduled for July 23rd will be a key moment for making a decision.
And those were the main stories for this hour. This is NHK Newsline.
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