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6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s north-east region, tsunami warning lifted

National broadcaster NHK said that there is no tsunami damage expected after the latest quake.

The quake hit 130km north-east of the Japanese city of Kuji in Iwate prefecture, according to the US Geological Survey.

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Class 3, 3A licence holders in S’pore can soon drive some EVs up to 3,000kg

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