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[News] SpaceX submits approval application for up to 100,000 new third-generation Starlink satellites

SpaceX has applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch and operate up to 100,00...
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[News] U.S. Reinstates Maritime Blockade Against Iran

On July 13, 2026, the United States made a dramatic announcement to resume its maritime blockade against Iran. The Islam...
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[News] Accenture confirms unauthorized access by hackers

Consulting giant Accenture has acknowledged that in July 2026, it was subjected to unauthorized access by a hacker group...
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[News] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to Put ‘All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries’ into Practical Use

In June 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening the competitiv...
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[News] MUFG temporarily tops market capitalization ahead of Toyota

On July 13, 2026, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) temporarily surpassed Toyota Motor Corporation in market capital...
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[News] US to ease export restrictions to UAE

On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a significant relaxation of export restrictions on cutting-e...
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[News] QST to advance domestic fusion reactor power demonstration to the 2030s

The Quantum Science and Technology Research and Development Agency (QST) has decided to move up its power demonstration ...
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[News] Joint statement by 14 countries on China’s claims over sovereignty over the South China Sea

Fourteen countries, including Japan, the United States, and the Philippines, issued a joint statement declaring that Chi...
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[News] Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see inflows for the first time in 8 weeks

In July 2026, the U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs curbed eight weeks of outflows, turning to excess inflows. This is...
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[News] Oil resource development increases U.S. crude oil and natural gas production fourfold, considering supply to Japan

Japan Petroleum Exploration Corporation (JAPEX) has announced an ambitious management plan to quadruple U.S. crude oil a...