Chinese fleet sails between Japanese islands
NHK has captured images of Chinese naval ships navigating the high seas between the islands of Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
New N.Korea riot squad prepares for unrest
South Korea's top intelligence official says North Korea has set up a new riot squad to prepare for possible major demonstrations. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
UN calls for additional food aid for N.Korea
The top UN humanitarian affairs official is calling on the international community to provide more food aid for North Korea. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
Water filters at Fukushima still not working
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is still struggling with a malfunctioning water-decontaminator---the key to dealing with highly-radioactive water accumulating at the site. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
Mitsubishi Aircraft ties up with Boeing on service
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has announced a customer services tie up agreement with Boeing involving its newly-developed jet. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
66th anniversary of battles in Okinawa
Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa is marking the 66th anniversary of the end of fighting between the Japanese Army and US forces during World War Two. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
Japan's Crown Prince attends banquet in Germany
Japan's Crown Prince, now visiting Germany, has thanked President Christian Wulff and his nation for helping the survivors of Japan's March 11th disaster. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 6:11 JST).
IAEA criticizes Japan's nuclear data sharing
Participants at a closed door session of the International Atomic Energy Agency have agreed to set up an international mechanism to share information in the event of nuclear emergencies. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 8:23 JST).
China releases artist Ai Weiwei on bail
Chinese authorities have released dissident artist Ai Weiwei after more than 2 months of detention. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 9:38 JST).
6.7 Quake hits Iwate Prefecture
An earthquake hit Iwate Prefecture on Thursday morning. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 8:15 JST).
China warns US to stay out of sea dispute
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai has urged the United States to stay out of territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 9:38 JST).
Japan's ambassador to China visits Uygur region
Japan's ambassador to China has expressed willingness to closely cooperate with authorities in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in western China in promoting Japanese investment in the region. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 10:28 JST).
Jailbreak by Al Qaeda-linked militants in Yemen
In Yemen, more than 60 militants linked to Al-Qaeda have escaped from jail after their comrades attacked the prison. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 10:28 JST).
Fed to end quantitative easing
The US central bank says it will terminate its quantitative easing program at the end of the month as planned. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 9:40 JST).
Bernanke: economic recovery may be slower
US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated that the country's economic recovery may proceed at a slower pace due to a weak housing sector and other issues. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 10:28 JST).
G20 farm ministers discuss food price volatility
French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on the Group of 20 countries to take concerted action to curb soaring food prices. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 11:44 JST).
KLM to use recycled cooking oil as biofuel
Dutch airline KLM says it will use recycled cooking oil as aircraft fuel in a move aimed at cutting its carbon emissions. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 11:45 JST).
Britain to withdraw troops in Afghanistan by 2015
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has emphasized his government's policy of withdrawing all British combat forces from Afghanistan by 2015. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 12:30 JST).
Obama announces Afghanistan withdrawal plan
US President Barack Obama has announced a plan to withdraw a total of 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 12:30 JST).
Okinawa marks 66th anniversary of fierce battle
Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa is observing on Thursday the 66th anniversary of the end of fierce battles in the final days of World War Two. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 13:52 JST).
Improper water flow blamed for filter failure
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has resumed testing a water decontamination system after making repairs to improve the flow of the water. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 12:35 JST).
Yoko Ono shows art on International Widows' Day
Japanese artist Yoko Ono has unveiled her video art at the UN headquarters. She is calling for support for women suffering economically and spiritually from their husbands' death. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 13:35 JST).
Chinese fleet sails near Japanese islands
Japan's Defense Ministry has confirmed that China's naval fleet passed through Miyako Island and the main island of Okinawa between Wednesday afternoon and dawn on Thursday. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 13:35 JST).
US, China to hold 1st talks on South China Sea
The United States and China will hold their first high-level talks to discuss issues related to the Asia-Pacific region. Tension has been mounting between China and Southeast Asian nations over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 15:03 JST).
US marine airbase refrains drill
The US Marines are refraining from flight training at the Futenma Air Station in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Thursday, the 66th anniversary of the end of fierce battles in the final days of World War Two. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 16:24 JST).
Microsoft Japan calls on PC users to save power
Microsoft Japan is urging individuals and businesses to do more to save power when using computers, ahead of this summer's expected power shortage. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 17:04 JST).
Lady Gaga: Japan is safe to visit
Pop singer Lady Gaga has assured the world that Japan is safe to visit following the March 11th earthquake and nuclear accident. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 16:24 JST).
Suzuki expects 2011 car sales to rise 6.7%
Suzuki Motor Corporation expects its global sales of vehicles for the current fiscal year to rise nearly 7 percent from the previous year. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 16:24 JST).
Kan will do his utmost in reconstruction efforts
Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he will do his utmost during the extended session of the Diet to help rebuild the areas affected by the March 11th disaster and to bring the Fukushima Daiichi power plant under control. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 16:56 JST).
Trial opens over legality of Fukushima plant
A Japanese court has begun a trial over the legality of the government's authorization of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where an accident took place on March 11th. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 18:14 JST).
SDF will step up monitoring of Chinese ships
The top commander of Japan's Self-Defense Forces says he believes that the Chinese Navy will continue to expand its sphere of activity in the Pacific. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 18:14 JST).
Taliban:US pullout plan merely symbolic
The Afghan Taliban says a US plan to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year is only symbolic, giving Americans erroneous hopes for the end of the war. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 18:14 JST).
Indonesia to stop sending workers to Saudi Arabia
Indonesia says it will stop sending workers to Saudi Arabia from August 1st following the execution of an Indonesian maid there. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 18:31 JST).
Valve likely set incorrectly from the beginning
The operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant says it was unaware of an incorrectly opened valve that caused another disruption in its ongoing test run to filter radioactive water. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 19:40 JST).
IEA asks for release of emergency oil reserves
NHK has learned that the International Energy Agency is finalizing talks to release emergency oil reserves of its oil-consuming member nations to help stabilize crude oil prices. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 19:41 JST).
India holds meeting on food waste
India has held its first meeting on whether to regulate wasting of food at lavish weddings and other social events. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 20:43 JST).
France to follow US in Afghan withdrawal
France says it will follow the United States in starting a gradual troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 20:43 JST).
Doctor, gangster arrested for trading kidney
Tokyo police have arrested five people, including a doctor and members of a crime syndicate on suspicion of trying to illegally trade a kidney. (NHK World Daily News, 23 Jun 21:58 JST).
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