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Japan Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 30 as Heat and Aftershocks Slow Rescue
The Guardian·Friday, 31 July 2026
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's southern Kyushu island, killing at least 30 people. Soldiers and emergency teams are searching through a collapsed shopping centre, a paper mill, and homes for survivors. Aftershocks and intense heat are making the rescue effort harder.
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Japan is a major trade and diplomatic partner for India, and disasters of this scale affect global supply chains and regional stability.
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