Latest news digest from multiple fields (August 15th to 18th)

According to Reuters, Iran's parliament speaker said the country would continue to block the Strait of Hormuz until the US implements the memorandum of understanding.

(08/18 18:40)

Russia's deputy foreign minister says Russia has the right to "appropriate countermeasures" regarding Japan's sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine

(08/18 18:06)

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister expressed a "firm protest" to Ambassador Muto regarding Japan's comments regarding the president's visit to Etorofu Island.

(08/18 17:44)

The Fisheries Agency announced an agreement to expand the fishing quota for large Pacific bluefin tuna by 25%.

(08/18 17:05)

According to the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese foreign minister will visit South Korea on the 19th and 20th.

(08/18 15:03)

Russia's foreign minister announced that he had asked Japan's ambassador to Russia to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to Japan's protest against the president's visit to Etorofu Island.

(08/17 21:01)

Motonori Watanabe, former coach of Yokohama High School's baseball team, has passed away. 81 years old.

(08/17 20:13)

It has been learned that Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Chairman Isao Kurauchi has expressed his intention to resign.

(08/17 19:54)

Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok was elected as the representative of South Korea's ruling party.

(08/17 18:58)

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly passed a motion calling for the suspension of voting on a resolution recommending the resignation of Chairman Isao Kurauchi.

(08/17 16:44)

Long-term interest rates rose to 2.920%, the highest level in about 30 years.

(08/17 10:35)

Real GDP for the April-June period increased by 1.1% on an annualized basis.

(08/17 08:52)

Tremors with a seismic intensity of 4 were observed in Fukuoka Prefecture.

(08/17 06:49)

The US president said he has directed the secretary of defense to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.

(08/17 06:27)

Japan placed 2nd in the team overall at the world rhythmic gymnastics championships and earned a spot at the Los Angeles Olympics.

(08/16 02:04)

Prime Minister Takaichi worshiped in the distance towards Yasukuni Shrine.

(08/15 15:31)

The South Korean president expressed the idea that Japan needs to face history squarely in order to maintain strong trust.

(08/15 10:52)

South Korea's president expressed his intention to continue future-oriented relations with Japan.

(08/15 10:51)

South Korea's president said there was a need for a mechanism between North and South to respect each other and prevent conflicts and crises.

(08/15 10:44)

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia.

(08/15 08:25)

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Suzuki, General Affairs Chairman Arimura, and Election Committee Chairman Nishimura visited Yasukuni Shrine.

(08/15 08:13)