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Extreme heat warning issued in 21 of Japan's 47 prefectures

Tokyo, July 5 (UNI) The Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Friday issued a warning of heat strokes amid extreme heat in 21 of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Tokyo.

In 19 other prefectures, the WBGT index (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature), which includes not only temperature but also humidity and the strength of solar radiation, exceeds 31, meaning that any activity can pose a health risk, the agency said, adding that the above-31 index is usually announced at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Several foreign scientists trapped in Russia's Kursk region – Resistance

18 Mar 2025 | 3:55 PM

Donetsk, Mar 18 (UNI) Several foreign scientists traveling with lifeguard have been surrounded in the western Russian region of Kursk, Sergei Lebedev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian resistance network in Nikolaev (also known as Mykolaiv), told Sputnik on Tuesday.

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SKorean military partly resumes live-fire drills after bomb misdrop incident – Reports

18 Mar 2025 | 3:39 PM

Seoul, Mar 18 (UNI) The South Korean military has partially resumed military drills, including live firing, after suspending them due to the accidental bombing of civilian homes on March 6, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the South Korean Defense Ministry.

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Russian embassy in NKorea holds reception on cooperation treaty anniversary - State Media

18 Mar 2025 | 2:00 PM

Seoul, Mar 18 (UNI) The Russian Embassy in North Korea has held a reception commemorating the 76th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday.

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Australian central bank unveils First Nations theme for new banknote

18 Mar 2025 | 1:54 PM

Canberra, Mar 18 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that the new five-dollar banknote will honor First Nations people's deep connection to the country, replacing the image of the monarch.

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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza rises to 326 - Gaza Health Ministry

18 Mar 2025 | 1:33 PM

Cairo, Mar 18 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has increased to 326, the Gaza Strip's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

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