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Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph

The measure aims to reduce accidents in urban areas with pedestrian-heavy narrow streets, marking a major shift as they account for around 70% of ordinary roads nationwide.

Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph

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US Lifts Travel Warning to Israel for Some Americans

U.S. State Department issues new guidance in updated travel advisory.

  • U.S. State Department lifts travel warning for some Americans in Israel.
  • Family members of U.S. government employees can now visit Israel.
  • Travel restricted for U.S. government personnel in certain Israeli regions.

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