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2 tropical storms pound Japan with floods, landslides; 1 dead
TOKYO — Two major storm systems pounded Japan on Saturday, causing landslides and floods and leaving one dead and several injured, media and officials said. The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped …
Double storms trigger mudslides, prompt evacuation orders in Japan
Thousands of people in Japan are facing evacuation orders, as heavy rain brought by Typhoon Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos triggers landslides on Saturday (June 27).
Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Heavy downpours have triggered flooding in western Japan as two approaching tropical storms added to a seasonal rain front already stuck above the country.
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country’s meteorological agency said …
How Japan and Sweden clinched knockout berths at World Cup 2026 with draw in Arlington
Japan and Sweden are facing off at AT&T Stadium in Texas as both look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. Japan are on four points in Group F, while Sweden are on three. Both …
Laos seeks stronger Japanese investment partnership
VIENTIANE: The government has pledged closer cooperation with the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro), hoping to attract more Japanese investment and expand economic ties between the two …
Japan, Sweden battle to World Cup draw, with Samurai Blue facing Brazil in round of 32
Japan has four points from two matches, drawing with the Netherlands then beating Tunisia – while Sweden has three after a win against Tunisia and loss to the Dutch. A Japan win or draw would clinch a …
Japan and Sweden progress with draw – but tough ties await
Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden and Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 Netherlands top Group F and set up last-32 tie against Morocco on 30 June (02:00 BST) Japan finish second and will face Brazil in next round …
Japan vs. Sweden LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Elanga cancels out Maeda opener
Follow along for live action from Japan vs Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.