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Army chief Gen Naravane speaks to General of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on defence cooperation

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday held a telephonic interaction with General Yoshida Yoshihide, Chief of Staff, Ground Self-Defence Force, Japan and discussed aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.

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Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs and Cabinet ministers all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Ukraine asks Japan for satellite data amid Russian invasion - Nikkei

Ukraine is asking Japan for high-quality satellite imagery to help it fend off Russian troops, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.

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Arsenal set to be without Takehiro Tomiyasu for Aston Villa trip as defender omitted from latest Japan squad

Arsenal look set to be without defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa after he was left out of Japan’s squad for the upcoming international break.

Evening Standard

Four Dead after Powerful Japan Quake Rattles East Coast

Four people were reported dead and more than 100 injured in Japan on Thursday after a powerful overnight earthquake rattled large parts of the east coast and prompted a tsunami warning, authorities said. The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and…

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Japan earthquake: Four dead, more than 100 injured and thousands without power after 7.4-magnitude quake

At least 107 people were reported injured, several seriously, with 4,300 households also still without water by mid-morning

Evening Standard

Japan quake revives concerns over Kishida's drive to restart idle nuclear plants

A powerful quake that hit northeast of Japan late on Wednesday has revived public concerns over the country's nuclear energy, in a challenge to those who have argued for plants left idle after the 2011 Fukushima disaster to be restarted.

Reuters

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Cleanup begins after 7.4 quake shakes north Japan, killing 4

Residents were cleaning their homes Thursday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people

The Independent UK

Bruno Fornaroli for the Socceroos: stroke of genius or stop gap to paper over cracks?

The decision to call up the 34-year-old Uruguay-born striker is arguably the correct one even if it carries a hint of a desperate measure

The Guardian - AU

Japan spots four Russian amphibious transports sailing from Far East

Japan's military said on Thursday that it had spotted four large Russian amphibious warfare ships sailing close to its islands as they traveled west, possibly towards Europe.

Reuters

Strong quake in Japan near Fukushima causes blackout, derailment

TOKYO: A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northern Japan near Fukushima prefecture late on Wednesday, killing four and injuring dozens of people, as well as derailing a bullet train and disrupting power.

Bangkok Post

Bruno Fornaroli headlines desperate Socceroos squad ahead of must-win World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia

The 34-year old striker has been called up alongside four other debutants as Socceroos coach Graham Arnold cobbles together a squad for their must-win qualifiers this month.

ABC News

Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters

Bruno Fornaroli named in Socceroos squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

The Uruguay-born striker could make an unlikely debut at the age of 34 for Australia’s fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia

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Fornaroli headlines Socceroos squad shocks

Uruguay-born Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players named in a 27-man squad for Australia's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Reuters

Quake in Japan kills two, halts factories, cuts power to thousands of homes

A powerful earthquake off Japan's northeast coast left thousands of homes without water and power on Thursday and forced factories to suspend operations, adding to supply chain woes for makers of smartphones, electronics and automobiles worldwide.

The Hindu

Amid Ukraine crisis, Delhi receives a flurry of NATO allies and Quad partners

West stepping up engaging New Delhi over reports that India might buy more Russian oil. US senior official to visit, PM Modi to hold summits with PMs of Japan and Australia, a number of European Foreign Ministers

Bangkok Post

Ride 'em cowgirl

For its 2022 pre-spring collection Disaya Sorakraikitikul drew inspiration from Japan's art of floral arrangement, which requires concentration and mindfulness.

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The Loop: Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal', Japanese encephalitis 'here to stay', an epic 10-hour cricket innings

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France 24

7.3-magnitude quake shakes eastern Japan, prompting tsunami warning

A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The Independent UK

Japan earthquake - latest: Death toll rises to two people as tsunami threat wanes

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Evening Standard

Tsunami warning after huge magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Japan

A tsunami warning has been put in place after a gigantic 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of Fukushima in north Japan on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Ukraine: Putin isn't mad – he's following a long-established great power playbook for conquest

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has confounded everyone. Given its huge economic, reputational and political costs – not to mention the immense human misery it has already caused – how can anyone in their right mind choose to start such a war?

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Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning issued near Fukushima nuclear plant after 7.3 magnitude tremor

A huge earthquake struck the city of Fukushima causing tremors that were felt as far away as Tokyo more than 180 miles away

Daily Record

Japan earthquake as tsunami alert triggered after powerful 7.3 magnitude tremors

Locals have been urged to stay away from Fukushima and Miyagi coastal areas following the incident.

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