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China detains two Japanese nationals over rare earth smuggling in Dalian
China detained two Japanese nationals in May in Dalian on suspicion of smuggling banned rare earth-related goods, Japan confirms.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Heckled at Okinawa WWII Memorial Over Pacifist Stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced heckling from protesters at an Okinawa World War II memorial event on June 23.
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China sharply restricts key mineral exports to Japan after Taiwan remarks
China has cut exports of critical minerals like tungsten and rare earth magnets to Japan since late 2025 amid tensions over Taiwan comments by Japan’s prime minister.
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China detains two Japanese nationals in Dalian over rare earth smuggling allegations
Chinese authorities detained two Japanese citizens in May 2026 for allegedly smuggling export-controlled rare earth products.
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Agility Robotics to Go Public via SPAC Merger Valued Around $2.5 Billion
Agility Robotics announced a SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI to list on Nasdaq under ticker AGLT, valuing the company near $2.5 billion.
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Stray Kids announces 2026–2027 Run It world tour with Asia stops including Singapore and Taipei
K-pop group Stray Kids will start their Run It world tour in Seoul on July 25, 2026, with concerts across Asia through 2027.
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Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers to MLB's fastest 50th win with strong multi-day performances
Shohei Ohtani helped the Los Angeles Dodgers become the first MLB team to reach 50 wins in 2026 with key offensive and pitching contributions.
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Bank of England caps stablecoin issuance at £40 billion, removes individual limits
The Bank of England set a £40 billion cap per stablecoin and scrapped proposed individual and business holding limits.
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Norway's 'Viking Row' celebration goes viral after World Cup win over Senegal
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to secure Round of 32 spot at 2026 World Cup and sparked viral 'Viking Row' celebrations by players and fans.
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Bank of Thailand Holds Policy Rate at 1% Amid Stable Inflation Outlook
Thailand's central bank kept its policy rate steady at 1% following a unanimous vote by its monetary policy committee.
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Qualcomm to acquire AI startup Modular in nearly $4 billion all-stock deal
Qualcomm announced on June 24 that it will acquire AI startup Modular in a stock deal valued at about $4 billion.
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China's LineShine supercomputer tops global TOP500 list with 2.19 exaflops performance
China's LineShine supercomputer claimed first place on the TOP500 list June 23, outperforming the US El Capitan by over 20%.
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Chinese football fans in Shanghai cheer Japan's 4-0 win despite political tensions
Chinese football fans in Shanghai enthusiastically supported Japan's 4-0 victory over Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup on June 21.
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Bank of Korea signals future interest rate hike amid housing and debt risks
The Bank of Korea said it may raise interest rates soon due to rising housing prices and mounting household debt risks.
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Samsung Electronics plans 90 trillion won share buyback and 1,000 trillion won 10-year South Korea investment
Samsung Electronics announced a 90 trillion won share buyback for employee bonuses and a 10-year 1,000 trillion won investment plan in South Korea.
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Alphabet to Replace Verizon in Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, 2026
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Alphabet will replace Verizon in the Dow before market opens June 29, 2026.
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Japanese equities shift from value to growth as AI firms top market cap rankings
Japanese equities are attracting growth funds as AI and energy-efficient technology firms outpace traditional manufacturers in market value.
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North Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon and pledges naval nuclear expansion
North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon on June 23 and pledged rapid naval expansion and nuclear armament.
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EU to intensify probe into Meta’s alleged addictive design targeting children
The European Commission is set to issue preliminary findings accusing Meta’s Facebook and Instagram of using addictive design techniques impacting children.
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AI Stock Boom Doubles Market Caps in Taiwan and South Korea, Raises Retail Risks
Stock markets in Taiwan and South Korea doubled in value over the past year amid AI-driven demand, drawing record retail investor participation including minors.
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Alibaba sues US Defense Department to be removed from Chinese military blacklist
Alibaba filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense to challenge its listing as a Chinese military-associated company.
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Israeli soldiers kill two Lebanese civilians near Nabatieh al-Fawqa amid ceasefire tensions
On June 23, 2026, Israeli forces shot dead two Lebanese men clearing a road near Nabatieh al-Fawqa, sparking new cross-border tensions.
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China’s LineShine Supercomputer Tops June 2026 TOP500 List, Beating US El Capitan
China’s LineShine supercomputer ranked fastest worldwide in June 2026 TOP500 list, surpassing US El Capitan with 2.198 exaflops performance.
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India and US hold two-day talks in New Delhi to finalize interim trade deal
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal June 23-24 to advance an interim trade agreement before a July deadline.