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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Kyodo News radiofax from June 12, 2025. Carols writes:
Today’s Kyodo News English Edition radiofax, received in Porto Alegre, Brazil, 16970 kHz:
– US orders all nonessential personnel to leave US Embassy in Baghdad
– China fighter jet has near miss with SDF patrol plane: Japan gov’t
– Japan urges China to prevent recurrence
– US, China agree on framework to ease tensions
– Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
– Japan Coast Guard warns off Taiwan research ship in EEZ
– Dozens of LA-area mayors demand to stop intensified immigration raids
– Nearly 400 arrested or detained since Saturday
– UN launches a rescue operation after 8 migrants die off Djiboutian coast
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report covering the funeral of Pope Francis from several international and local broadcasters.
Carlos notes:
Funeral of Pope Francis: BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre:
Part of news bulletins from four radio stations (BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre) about Pope Francis funeral. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata D-808 receiver.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Radiofax news via the Kyodo News Agency. Carlos Notes:
“[No survivors] 28 bodies recovered.”
Headline from tonight’s Kyodo News Morning Edition. Radiofax received in Porto Alegre, January 30, 2025, 23h00 UTC, 16970 kHz.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports, all covering the ongoing Los Angeles Wildfires.
Part of Vatican Radio’s news bulletin (in Portuguese), listened in Porto Alegre:
“In a telegram to the Archbishop of Los Angeles, in the United States of America, Dom José Gómez, Pope Francis expressed his sadness at the loss of life and the widespread destruction caused by the fires that have hit this region of California. In a message signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, the Holy Father assures his spiritual closeness to the affected communities and entrusts the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, sending his sincere condolences to those who mourn their loss.
The Pontifex also prays for the emergency teams and grants his blessing to all as a promise of consolation and strength in the Lord. To date, at least 11 people have died and 150,000 have been evacuated due to the devastating fires that hit the Los Angeles region. In addition to the loss of human lives, the fire left a trail of destruction with economic losses of between 135 and 150 billion dollars.”
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about Los Angeles wildfires. Listened (indoor) in Porto Alegre in a Toshiba TR486 receiver, telescopic antenna.
Part of CGTN Radio news bulletin (in English).
Firefighters have made some progress in Southern California, earth recorded its hottest year in 2024. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
