Kikuchi Wins Shimotsuma Mayoral Election, Securing Third Term Hiroshi Kikuchi won the Shimotsuma mayoral election on Aug. 2, 2026, defeating bakery owner Makoto Inoue in a special vote after Toyoji …
Takaichi to Visit Kumamoto on August 3 to Inspect Earthquake Shelters Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit Kumamoto on August 3, 2026, to inspect earthquake damage and shelter conditions following …
Kumamoto disaster volunteers begin pre-registration as municipalities open intake across affected towns Kumamoto disaster volunteers begin pre-registration now as towns open intake Aug 1–4, 2026. Register through municipal social welfare …
Kumamoto earthquake: First suspected disaster-related death confirmed after heatstroke in car evacuation Kumamoto earthquake: First suspected disaster-related death confirmed as a woman in her 70s died of heatstroke while sheltering …
Woman evacuating in car dies of suspected heatstroke as Kumamoto earthquake survivors face intensifying heat Kumamoto earthquake survivors faced dangerous heat on Aug. 2, 2026, as a 70-year-old woman who …
Relief supplies failing to reach Kumamoto shelters amid chaotic distribution Relief supplies for Kumamoto earthquake evacuees are failing to reach shelters; logistical gaps, poor needs assessment and extreme heat worsen …
U.S. Reportedly Plans Strikes on Iran Energy Facilities as Tehran Warns of Retaliation US reports say strikes are planned against Iran energy facilities; Tehran warns retaliation amid July Strait of …
Typhoon No. 13 Strengthens Near Minamitorishima, JMA Warns Ogasawara of Approaching Storm Typhoon No. 13 strengthened near Minamitorishima on Aug. 1, 2026; JMA warns Ogasawara Islands to expect strong winds, …
FIFA subsidiary plan withdrawn after UEFA-led boycott threat FIFA withdraws controversial subsidiary plan to commercialize World Cup operations after UEFA and other confederations threatened boycott, citing division within the global …
Aisin Kumamoto Plant Damaged in Earthquake, Disrupting Auto Production Earthquake-damaged Aisin Kumamoto plant halts production, prompting Toyota to extend suspensions at Fukuoka plants as companies race to restore supply and …
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