Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki 2

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

Spain: Farmers’ Protests Against EU Regulations Continue

After blocking major highways across Spain on February 6, farmers’ protests against EU regulations continued on Wednesday. Besides disrupting traffic in different cities, they also planned on blocking food distribution points.

Indonesia lifts COVID-19 related public mobility restrictions

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Oil Crisis

Due to oil restrictions, small and medium-sized businesses are facing a severe shortage of raw materials. Meanwhile, Daruma stoves are selling like hotcakes. 　 　 (Jumbo airplane, bullet train, trucks on the highway), emergency meeting against oil restrictions, ministers convene at the Prime Minister's Office, Minister of International Trade and Industry Nakasone appeals to bipartisan groups for measures, people get into elevators, petroleum product factories, interviews with officials, foundry in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, production of Daruma stove, posters for saving electricity, neon lights disappear, date of release: unknown Daruma stove production, energy-saving posters, disappearing neon lights, shooting date unknown, release date: November 23, 1973.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Security tightens around National Stadium ahead of Olympics

Traffic restriction begins near the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 8, 2021, some 40 days ahead of the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Traffic to designated areas near the National Stadium, the main venue of the Olympics and Paralympic, will be barred until Sept. 30.