What is Japan’s rare ‘megaquake’ warning? | CNN
After a powerful 7.4 quake hit off Japan’s northeast coast on Monday, officials issued a rare advisory—the risk of a megaquake has ticked up in the coming week. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery expla…
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3 soldiers die in a shell explosion inside a tank gun turret during army drill in Japan
A shell exploded inside a tank during an exercise at a southern Japanese army training area, killing three soldiers and injuring one, officials said.
Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy
Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry and deepen cooperation with defense partn…
Japan issues tsunami advisory after strong earthquake | CNN
A three-meter (9.8 foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off its northeastern coast on Monday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agenc…
Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued | CNN
The Japanese government has warned of a slightly heightened risk of a megaquake in the next week after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northeastern coast on Monday…
Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades | CNN
Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and oth…
Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake.
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
TOKYO, April 20 () - A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami w…
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