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Measles cases in Japan reach 299 by April 12, exceeding 2025 total Measles cases in Japan reached 299 as of April 12, 2026, surpassing last year’s total, prompting health authorities …

Prudential Life compensation may rise as claims top 700; CEO issues public apology Prudential Life compensation could increase after the insurer disclosed roughly 700 customer claims tied to a fraud …

Trump ceasefire extension with Iran signals U.S. hesitation as naval blockade continues U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension with Iran on April 21, 2026, while ordering a …

U.S. Secretary Seeks $10 Billion for Air Traffic Control Modernization U.S. Transportation Secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control modernization to fix outages, upgrade software and rebuild FAA infrastructure …

Ogasawara mayor approves literature survey on Minami-Tori-shima for nuclear waste final disposal site search Ogasawara Village will allow a government literature survey on Minami-Tori-shima, a step in the nuclear waste …

Japan Defense Minister Frames Japan-Australia Military Ties as “Friendship Between Soldiers” Government clarifies Self-Defense Forces stance after Koizumi’s X post; he says term was used to explain top-level cooperation and …

ANA, JAL Announce Advance Fuel Surcharge Hikes on International Flights Japan’s two largest carriers, ANA and JAL, raised international fuel surcharges on April 20, 2026, citing surging kerosene prices tied …

ANA, JAL accelerate international fuel surcharge hike amid Middle East tensions Japan’s two flag carriers announced on April 20, 2026, that international fuel surcharge increases will be implemented earlier than …

Sanriku offshore earthquake on April 20, 2026 shakes Aomori; tsunami of 80 cm observed in Iwate Sanriku offshore earthquake on April 20, 2026 shook Aomori and prompted tsunami warnings from …