This week, reports from the field of international cooperation included the completion of a maternal and child health project in Kenya and the use of incubators in Africa. International reactions to the Nobel Peace Prize announcement and to US sanctions on the ICC also drew strong interest.
Kenya “Mother to Mother SHIONOGI Project” Phase 3 completed – partnership between Shionogi and international NGO World Vision spanning more than 10 years
From the editors: The article reports that Phase 3 of the “Mother to Mother SHIONOGI Project” in Kenya has been completed. It shows that a partnership of over 10 years between a company and an international NGO has reached a milestone.
The “incubator that needs no electricity,” born from the Kumamoto earthquake, saves lives in Africa (Asahi Shimbun)
From the editors: The article says that an incubator that needs no electricity, born from the Kumamoto earthquake, is helping to save lives in Africa. It can be read as an example of experience in Japan connecting to aid overseas.
“I’ll call you back later”: an ordinary phone call became a girl’s last conversation with her father… What is happening on the ground after the Nepal landslide – 500 children have lost parents, families torn apart, and a Japanese person rushing to help
From the editors: This is an on-the-ground report on a phone call that became a girl’s last conversation with her father in the Nepal landslide. It makes us think again about how disasters affect each person’s life.
Palestinian village residents whose land was seized by settlers are “on the verge of exploding”… “Anything could happen” amid uncontrollable anger
From the editors: The article reports that residents of a Palestinian village whose land was taken by settlers are growing increasingly angry. The headline suggests how severe the situation on the ground is.
Trump administration announces sanctions on the ICC itself, after Nobel Peace Prize announced for former ICC judge (published October 9, 2026) | NNN News
From the editors: The article reports that the US government announced sanctions on the ICC itself, after the Nobel Peace Prize was announced for a former ICC judge. It draws attention as a development concerning international justice.
Eight countries including Japan, Europe and Canada “oppose” US sanctions on the ICC; the leader who smirks is…
From the editors: The article reports that eight countries, including Japan, European countries and Canada, expressed opposition to US sanctions on the ICC. The headline draws attention to how each country responds.
Former ICC judge Pillay, chosen for the Nobel Peace Prize: “International law and human rights are under political attack”
From the editors: The article reports that Ms. Pillay, chosen for the Nobel Peace Prize, spoke about international law and human rights being exposed to political attack. The words of the laureate drew attention.
[Breaking] Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama; slight sea-level changes possible along Japan’s coast but no damage expected
From the editors: This is a breaking report of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama. We will keep watching later reports for damage on the ground and for support efforts.
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