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Micron signs major memory deal with Anthropic, reports record Q3 earnings
Micron signed a memory supply and investment deal with Anthropic and reported FY 2026 Q3 revenue of $41.46 billion, beating expectations.
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Japan unveils 370 trillion yen investment plan in 17 sectors targeting AI and semiconductors by 2040
Japan’s government announced a 370 trillion yen investment roadmap today to boost 17 strategic sectors including AI and semiconductors by fiscal 2040/41.
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off northeastern Japan coast with no tsunami warning
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate Prefecture’s coast in northeastern Japan on June 25 with no tsunami warning issued.
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Nintendo releases Star Fox remake for Switch 2 with modern visuals and strong reviews
Nintendo launched Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64 for Switch 2, on June 25, 2026, receiving positive critical reception worldwide.
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China defends ethnic unity law with extraterritorial crackdown on separatism
China's Vice Justice Minister Hu Weilie defended a new ethnic unity law that allows action against overseas separatism ahead of its July enforcement.
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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 on Nasdaq via $2.5 billion SPAC merger
Agility Robotics announced today it will go public on Nasdaq through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI valued at $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’s key homer helps Dodgers reach MLB’s first 50-win mark in 2026 season
Shohei Ohtani’s 17th home run and clutch RBI led the Los Angeles Dodgers to become MLB’s first team with 50 wins this season.
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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 qualifies for 2026 World Cup round of 32 with 3-2 win over Senegal and Viking Row celebration
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium on June 23, securing early qualification to the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
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Bank of Thailand holds policy interest rate steady at 1.0% on June 24, 2026
The Bank of Thailand kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 1.0% in a unanimous vote by its monetary policy committee on June 24, 2026.
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Qualcomm to acquire AI startup Modular in $4 billion all-stock deal
Qualcomm announced on June 24, 2026, it will buy AI startup Modular for about $4 billion in an all-stock transaction.
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China's 'LineShine' becomes world's fastest supercomputer, surpassing US 'El Capitan'
China's 'LineShine' supercomputer topped the June 2026 TOP500 list with 2.19 exaflops, exceeding the US lead 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 to fund employee stock bonuses
Samsung Electronics plans a 90 trillion won share buyback to finance stock bonuses for employees after a recent wage deal with its labor union.
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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, Plans Nuclear-Armed Naval Expansion
North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon destroyer on June 23 and announced plans for annual warship construction and nuclear naval 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.