久しぶりに旧友へ近状を知らせる手紙を書いた。
I wrote to an old friend for the first time in ages to tell him how I've been doing.
同窓会の会報には卒業生の近状が載っている。
The alumni newsletter carries news of how the graduates are doing these days.
被災地の近状を伝えるニュースが毎日流れている。
News reports on the current situation in the disaster area are broadcast every day.