Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

China: Unmanned Forklift Reverses on Its Own and Crashes Into Ambulance

On April 15, 2026, a forklift at a company compound in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, suddenly reversed on its own and crashed into a parked ambulance. No one was operating the vehicle at the time. Staff suspected a short circuit in the forklift's electrical system triggered the unexpected movement.

Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki 2

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma lies on the pitch, having suffered a suspected hamstring injury, during the second half of an English Premier League football game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton, England, on May 9, 2026.

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma lies on the pitch, having suffered a suspected hamstring injury, during the second half of an English Premier League football game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton, England, on May 9, 2026.

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma (L) plays in the first half of an English Premier League football game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton, England, on May 9, 2026. He left the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury during the second half of the game.

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma leaves the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury during the second half of an English Premier League football game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton, England, on May 9, 2026.

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Photo taken on May 3, 2026, shows Japan's Finance Ministry in Tokyo. The ministry and the Bank of Japan likely spent an additional 4 trillion yen during the Golden Week holiday in early May to arrest the yen's further fall following a yen-buying operation on April 30.

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Photo taken on March 19, 2026, shows the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. The Finance Ministry and the BOJ likely spent an additional 4 trillion yen during the Golden Week holiday in early May to arrest the yen's further fall following a yen-buying operation on April 30.

China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles

N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) meets the press in the suburbs of Melbourne on April 19, 2026, after North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles earlier in the day.

US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

US: Camera Captures People Fleeing After Shooting at Santa Monica Pier

A shooting broke out after a large fight erupted among multiple individuals at the Santa Monica Pier in California on Sunday night, March 15, sending bystanders scrambling for safety. Two people were injured — one shot in the arm, the other suffering a graze wound. The second victim was later identified as the suspected shooter, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto. He was arrested and booked on charges of assault with a firearm. This video was shot from Pacific Plaza Santa Monica Apartments in front of the pier, capturing people running for safety. The video was recorded at 9:00 p.m.

UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack 2

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

Suomenlahden kaapelirikko - Fitburg alus

Suomenlahden kaapelirikko - Fitburg alus

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Suomenlahden kaapelirikko - Fitburg alus

Suomenlahden kaapelirikko - Fitburg alus

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

Cable break in the Gulf of Finland - Fitburg ship

The Fitburg vessel seized by authorities in the port of Kantvik, Kirkkonummi, on January 4, 2026. The vessel is suspected of having damaged the Elisa submarine cable between Helsinki and Tallinn on New Year's Eve. The police issued an arrest warrant for the Azerbaijani crew member yesterday, Saturday, which will be heard in the Helsinki District Court today. - MARKKU ULANDER / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish police special forces land on the deck of vessel Fitburg at Gulf of Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - FINNISH BORDER GUARD / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Finnish Border Guard/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 Finnish authorities seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - RAJAVARTIOLAITOS / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Rajavartiolaitos/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 Finnish authorities seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - RAJAVARTIOLAITOS / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Rajavartiolaitos/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

Two people arrested in cable breach investigation

LKS 20260101 A Border Guard helicopter and a Coast Guard patrol ship Turva seize the Fitburg vessel suspected of a subsea cable breach in the Gulf of Finland on 31 December 2025. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of having breached the Elisa subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. Two people have been arrested in the Gulf of Finland cable breach investigation, and two other people have been placed under a travel ban. - POLIISI / HANDOUT - NOTE! For editorial use only FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Poliisi/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Representatives of the Finnish Police are seen on board the seized vessel Fitburg as it rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on January 1, 2026. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Finnish authorities seize vessel following sea cable disruption

Seized vessel Fitburg rests in harbour in Kirkkonummi, Finland on December 31, 2025. Finnish authorities have taken possession of a vessel Fitburg suspected of having damaged subsea cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The suspected vessel was caught in the Finnish exclusive economic zone. The vessel's anchor chain was in the sea when the vessel was caught. - RONI REKOMAA / LEHTIKUVA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES.(Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)