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Cambodia Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Citing Thai Border Truce

Cambodia has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him for brokering a border truce with neighboring Thailand, as per a report in Al Jazeera. The nomination was reportedly made to recognize what the Cambodian government described as Trump’s “visionary diplomacy” in mediating the agreement.

Heavy Rain Slams Southern Japan, Triggering Floods And Mudslides

Torrential rain on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu has triggered floods and landslides, prompting officials to issue the highest-level warnings and evacuation advisories for over 360,000 residents, according to a report in AP. A mudslide in Aira city, located in the Kagoshima prefecture, struck a house and buried two individuals who were subsequently rescued and hospitalized. Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued the evacuation advisories for people in Kagoshima and neighboring areas as the heavy rain continues to pound the region.

US Doubles Reward To $50 Million For Arrest Of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The Trump administration has increased the reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of leading a narco-trafficking operation that floods the US with fentanyl-laced cocaine, as per a report in AP. The announcement was made in a video statement. The US government alleges Maduro works with cartels and has previously indicted him on narco-terrorism charges in a Manhattan federal court.

Outrage In South Africa After Accused In Pig Farm Murders Walks Free

Public outrage has erupted in South Africa after a man accused in the murder of two Black women was set free, according to a report in BBC. The accused, Adrian de Wet, claimed he was forced to throw the women’s bodies into a pig enclosure. The court’s decision has led to significant public dissatisfaction and has placed the South African justice system under intense scrutiny, raising concerns about the rule of law, racial tensions, and the handling of violent crime in the country.

World Cosplay Summit In Japan To Move From Summer Starting In 2027

Beginning in 2027, the annual World Cosplay Summit (WCS) in Nagoya will no longer be held during the summer to protect participants from extreme heat, The Japan Times said in a report. The international event, which attracts thousands of cosplayers from around the world in often elaborate costumes, is shifting its schedule as a proactive measure for participant safety. This move reflects a broader trend of major Japanese events adapting to rising temperatures and has significant logistical and economic implications for organizers, international attendees, and local businesses in Nagoya, who will need to adjust to a new event calendar.

Greece To Develop Domestic Drone Industry Under €30 Billion Defense Plan

Greece plans to mass-produce indigenous drone and anti-drone systems as part of a comprehensive €30 billion program aimed at modernizing its armed forces by 2036, The Japan Times said in a report. This strategic shift from being a defense importer to a producer is driven by geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and lessons from the war in Ukraine. The initiative is a key component of a wider, multi-year upgrade of Greece’s military capabilities and aligns with the European Union’s push for greater strategic autonomy and a stronger collective defense industry.

Satellite Images Reveal Surge in Rare Earth Mining in Rebel-Held Myanmar

Satellite imagery has identified a significant increase in rare earth mining operations in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar, with at least 26 new or expanded mines located near the Chinese border and two near Thailand, according to a report in Al Jazeera. This surge is driven by high global demand for rare earths, which are crucial for high-tech industries. The unregulated mining operations are a major source of funding for armed groups involved in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, which has intensified since the 2021 military coup. The activity raises significant concerns about severe environmental degradation, the displacement of local communities, and the ethical complexities of global mineral supply chains, particularly for China, a primary consumer of these resources.

US Imposes 15% Reciprocal Tariff On Most Japanese Goods

The United States has implemented a 15% ‘reciprocal’ tariff on most goods imported from Japan, The Japan Times says in a report. A key point of contention remains as the two countries have not yet agreed on the methodology for calculating the tariff, creating uncertainty for businesses and complicating compliance. While the specific goods covered under ‘most goods’ have not been fully detailed, the automotive sector has historically been a primary focus of US-Japan trade disputes.

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