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Cybersecurity: Japan declared a cyber emergency after hackers exposed data belonging to millions of people, as reports warn that AI is making attacks easier and cyber defenses are under strain. Defense Technology: France’s Thales plans to open Japan’s first foreign military-equipment maintenance base and transfer mortar-production technology to Japanese partner Japan Steel Works, with production targeted for 2027. Japan also contracted Ukrainian firm SkyFall to supply interceptor drones. Space: Japan’s MMX mission is scheduled to launch Oct. 19 to collect samples from Mars’s moon Phobos, while a new 5G satellite test facility will support mobility applications. Science: Tokyo University of Science professor Kenso Soai shared the 2026 Chemistry Nobel for research into molecular “handedness,” a breakthrough with potential applications in drug development. Robotics: Humanoid robots are set to enter Japanese convenience stores, bringing automation into one of the country’s most familiar retail settings.

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Oct. 7, 2026

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Japan invests $5.71 billion in India in 3 months, surpasses FY26 total in one quarter

CNBC-TV18 |

Owner: Reliance Industries & Comcast Corporation info about owner

CNBC-TV18

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Owned By	Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani, Chairman) through Network18 Media & Investments; Comcast Corporation (The Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders) through CNBC
Year Founded	1999
Website	https://www.cnbctv18.com/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Mumbai
Owner Country	United States

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Japan's Marubeni eyes bigger Bangladesh bet as commerce minister pledges full support

United News of Bangladesh |

Owner: Enayetullah Khan info about owner

UNB - United News of Bangladesh

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Owned By	Enayetullah Khan through Cosmos Group
Year Founded	1988
Website	https://unb.com.bd/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Bangladesh, Dhaka
Owner Country	Bangladesh

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Japan's biggest beer brands face investigation over alleged price-fixing scheme

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Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman & Mir Javed Rahman info about owner

The News International

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Owned By	Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman & Mir Javed Rahman through News Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Year Founded	1991
Website	www.thenews.com.pk
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan,
Owner Country	Pakistan

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Japan should sell arms to Taiwan: ex-army chief

Taipei Times |

Owner: Lin Family info about owner

Taipei Times

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Owned By	Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei City
Owner Country	Taiwan

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2026’s scientific Nobel prizes

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Varsity

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Owned By	Varsity Publications Ltd & The Varsity Trust (Non-profit, Michael John Franklin Major Shareholder & Trust Chairman)
Year Founded	1947
Website	www.varsity.co.uk
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Access Type	unknown
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Cambridge
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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OC Japan Fair Returns to Costa Mesa With 250 Vendors, Tuna Cutting

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Hoodline

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Owned By	Zachary Chen through Impress3 Media & SFist LLC
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://hoodline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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This whacky Japanese moving keyboard may be the future... or not

T3 |

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T3

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Owned By	Future PLC through Future Publishing
Year Founded	1996
Website	www.t3.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

Former iPhone display plant in Japan to start new life in chip supply chain

Nikkei Asia |

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Nikkei Asia

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Owned By	Nikkei Inc. Employees
Year Founded	1876
Website	https://asia.nikkei.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan

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