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Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Hits Off Iwate Coast in Northeastern Japan
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate prefecture’s coast on June 25, causing strong shaking but no casualties or tsunami warning.
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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 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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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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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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US delivers four solar-powered Triton sea drones to Philippines for maritime surveillance
The US handed over four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous sea drones worth $13 million to the Philippine military on June 23, 2026.
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Russian Tu-160 Bombers Conduct 16-Hour Patrol Over Barents and Norwegian Seas
Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers flew a 16-hour patrol over neutral waters near Russia, Norway, and Finland, escorted by MiG-31 jets.
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EU holds first talks with Taliban in Brussels on Afghan deportations
A Taliban delegation met EU officials in Brussels on June 23 to discuss deportations of Afghan nationals and consular matters.
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Over 5,300 people remain trapped in Myanmar scam centres near Thai border
Human rights groups report more than 5,300 people detained in online scam centres controlled by Myanmar militias near the Thai border.
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China and India Discuss Steps Toward Normalizing Relations at BRICS Security Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian NSA Ajit Doval met in New Delhi to discuss gradual normalization of bilateral ties and border issues during BRICS talks.
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Spain Faces First Official 2026 Heatwave with Temperatures Above 44°C
Spain entered its first official heatwave of 2026 on June 21, with inland temperatures soaring above 40°C and severe alerts in several regions.
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Kim Jong Un vows to expand nuclear arsenal and naval power including 10,000-ton warships
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to strengthen nuclear forces and build large nuclear-armed surface warships at a party meeting and naval ceremony this week.
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2026 NPT Review Conference ends without consensus amid US-Iran disputes
The 2026 NPT Review Conference closed May 23 in New York without a final document after strong US-Iran clashes over nuclear issues.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil sites including Novorossiysk port and Vladimir region station
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Novorossiysk oil terminal and Vladimir region pumping station in late May, causing fires and injuries.
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Fire at Lucknow animation training center kills at least 14 people
A fire on June 22 in a Lucknow commercial building killed at least 14, mostly animation students, officials said.
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Iceland Resumes Commercial Whaling, Killing Two Fin Whales After Two-Year Pause
Iceland restarted commercial whaling in June 2026, killing two fin whales after halting hunts in 2024-25.
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China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Firms, Bans 46 from Government Procurement
China on June 22 restricted exports to 10 US rare earth and defense companies and barred 46 from government procurement over US military blacklist actions.
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Taiwan begins five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise amid Chinese military activity
Taiwan launched a five-day military drill on June 22 to enhance rapid wartime readiness amid increasing Chinese air and naval presence near the island.
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Australia signs A$2.5 billion deal to sell advanced radar system to Canada
Australia signed a A$2.5 billion deal to sell its Over-the-Horizon Radar technology to Canada for Arctic surveillance today.
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Most Americans Oppose Iran War and Doubt Peace Deal as Trump Approval Falls to 34%
Polls show about 75% of Americans say the Iran war was not worth it amid low Trump approval and skepticism over peace deal.
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China adds 10 US firms to export control list, bans dual-use exports and government procurement
China placed 10 US entities on its export control list and banned government procurement from 46 US companies on June 22, 2026.
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Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli attacks on Lebanon during US-Iran talks
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on June 20, citing Israeli attacks on Lebanon amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.