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Japan Earthquake Kills Two, Traps Shoppers Inside Collapsed Mall
The Guardian·Wednesday, 29 July 2026
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring at least 100 more. The quake collapsed a shopping mall, trapping people inside, and knocked out power to thousands of homes. Kumamoto airport shut its runway, and rail services including bullet trains were suspended.
Why It Matters
Japan is a major trade partner and technological ally for India, and large natural disasters there can disrupt supply chains for electronics, auto components, and other goods imported by Indian businesses.
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