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At least 13 people dead following earthquake, Japan’s leader says

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:48:50 +0000

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Key context: <p>At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the southern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, according to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. The total includes deaths where the connection to the earthquake and the various aftershocks are still be investigated, she said. “I offer my sincere &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/at-least-13-people-dead-following-earthquake-japans-leader-says/">At least 13 people dead following earthquake, Japan&#8217;s leader says</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the southern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, according to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. The total includes deaths where the connection to the earthquake and the various aftershocks are still be investigated, she said. “I offer my sincere … The post At least 13 people dead following earthquake, Japan’s leader says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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