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Kishida evacuated safely after explosion at election event in western Japan

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Kishida evacuated safely after explosion at election event in western Japan
Police have arrested a suspect and confiscated two cylindrical objects from the scene believed to be explosive devices.
G7 ministers wrangle over support for Japan’s decarbonization technologies
The meeting opened Saturday in Sapporo with calls by host Japan to back the use of controversial decarbonization technologies such as ammonia co-fired with coal.
U.S., Japan and South Korea look to regularize missile defense exercises to deter North Korea
Representatives from the three countries met Friday for talks in Washington, where they discussed the security environment on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.
G7 leaders set to meet A-bomb survivors during summit
Arrangements are being made for the leaders to meet with hibakusha during a visit to the peace memorial museum on May 19, the first day …
Germany retires last nuclear plants in hopes of greener pastures
In Germany, the decision to phase out nuclear power comes at a moment in which many countries are moving in the opposite direction.
Russia puts Pacific Fleet on high alert in surprise inspection
Drills will also simulate an enemy landing on Russia’s Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands, some of which are also claimed by Japan.
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