crime Vietnamese Suspect Arrested for Counterfeiting 50+ My Number Cards in Japan
Nguyen Cong Anh, a Vietnamese man in Gunma, arrested for forging over 50 My Number and residence cards following social media instructions.
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war Three Dead in Gaza Strip Bread Stampede Amid Severe Food Crisis
In Gaza, three people, including a 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old, were crushed to death by crowds seeking bread amidst the escalating food crisis.
tv set Abe Sadao on “Futehodo” Winning 2024 New Word Award: “I’ve Never Said It”
Abe Sadao comments on "Futehodo" winning the 2024 U-CAN New Word Award, admitting he's never said the phrase. "Inappropriately Too Much!" wins Grand Prize.
news Bear Captured and Exterminated After Attacking Employee at Akita Supermarket
A bear that attacked an employee at the Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato Store in Akita was captured and exterminated on December 2, 2024.
policy Criticism Floods Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Over High Social Insurance Premiums
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare faces social media backlash over high insurance premiums and financial struggles for families.
news Old Media Asks “Should Social Media Be Banned?” 79% of Viewers Agree
Old media asks if social media should be banned, with 79% of viewers supporting the ban, sparking lively debate on its impact.
Politics South Korea Faces 11.7 Trillion Won Tax Revenue Shortfall, Corporate Tax Cut Impact
South Korea's tax revenue shortfall of 11.7 trillion won and a 25% corporate tax cut are putting government finances in crisis.
policy Government Delays Gasoline Tax Cut Decision for One Year, Considers EV Impact
The government and ruling party plan to postpone the gasoline tax cut decision for a year, examining EV spread and tax revenue impact.
politician Hyogo Governor Saito Motohiko and PR CEO Accused of Public Election Law Violation
Professor Kamiwaki and lawyer Gohara file a complaint against Hyogo Governor Saito and PR CEO for violating election laws.
news Starting Today: Health Insurance Cards Consolidated into “My Number” System
From December 2nd, health insurance cards are unified into the "My Number Health Insurance Card," streamlining medical information sharing.
baseball Tanaka Masahiro Removed from Roster, No Interest from Teams for Signing
Tanaka Masahiro faces no interest from teams after being removed from the roster. Managers discuss his status and future prospects.
war Putin Warns Trump: “Not Safe Right Now” After Assassination Attempt
Putin expresses concern for Trump’s safety after the assassination attempt, urging caution in light of past U.S. incidents.