Japan was hit by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at 14:42 local time off the coast of Ishikawa province. While there was no tsunami risk, the quake was felt in several regions, including Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, and Fukushima. The government is still trying to confirm details of the earthquake, but Hirokazu Matsuno, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, has confirmed that there were reports of collapsed houses in Ishikawa province, where the earthquake’s epicenter was located. The Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa Province reported no anomalies following the earthquake. One person in the city of Suzu died after falling from the stairs due to the quake’s impact.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iha-2023-05-05_10-02-05_347266.mp4?_=1Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube.
Leaders from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary are expected to attend. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will also hold bilateral talks during his visit.
The summit will focus on deepening strategic cooperation among Turkic states, with discussions on economic ties, security, and cultural heritage. The event will conclude with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration.
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