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  In recent years, Japan has observed a surge in traffic accidents involving foreign drivers—particularly those operating rental vehicles. With a total of 7,286 such incidents recorded nationwide, authorities are now implementing a range of targeted measures—from bilingual signage to driver education—to reduce risks and improve safety.    #asiadailynews.org #japan_traffic_accidents_7286_cases_foreign_drivers https://asiadailynews.org/japan-traffic-accidents-7286-cases-foreign-drivers/   1. Rising incidents, rising concern Between January and June 2023 alone, 417 accidents near Mount Fuji involved foreign drivers—nearly nine times more than the previous year In Fukuoka Prefecture, 582 crashes involved foreigners in 2023, constituting about 3% of all traffic incidents there. Nationally, several thousand similar incidents were documented, culminating in the alarming total of 7,286 cases . These numbers reflect a combination of increased inbound tourism and a lack of...

  1. Overview: A Crisis Escalating The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has intensified in recent weeks. According to AsiaDailyNews.org, at least 13 people drowned while desperately trying to retrieve food aid dropped into the sea—a stark reminder of the extreme deprivation faced by civilians. This tragic event highlights the deadly consequences of chronic shortages and chaotic relief operations.   #asiadailynews.org #gaza_aid_boat_greta_thunberg_bloked_13_killed https://asiadailynews.org/gaza-aid-boat-greta-thunberg-blocked-13-killed/   Beneath this specific incident lies the broader backdrop: severe restrictions on aid entry, rampant hunger, collapsing public services, and relentless violence. The crisis has spread beyond food scarcity, heavily affecting the health, safety, and dignity of Gaza’s civilian population. 2. The Tragic Sea‑Aid Incident: 13 Lives Lost Airdropped aid packages were sent over Gaza’s northern coastal areas. As these landed in the sea, dozens rush...