Scorching heat in Tokyo

Scorching heat in Tokyo

People walk with parasols in front of JR Tokyo Station on June 17, 2025, as the mercury reaches 34.8 C, the highest temperature of the year so far in the capital.

Scorching heat in Tokyo

Scorching heat in Tokyo

People walk under the scorching sun in front of JR Tokyo Station on June 17, 2025, as the mercury reaches 34.8 C, the highest temperature of the year so far in the capital.

Nigeria targets 3.76 pct for economic growth in 2024

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U.S. foreign arms sales increase significantly in fiscal 2022

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