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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the US maximum pressure strategy, built on bullying and unfulfilled promises, has failed. He stressed Iran will continue its defense and nuclear development within international rules despite sanctions.
South Korean police raided Starbucks' local headquarters on August 3 in connection with a controversial advertising campaign accused of insulting the country's 1980s pro-democracy movements. The raid is part of a broader investigation into the campaign's design and approval, with Starbucks South Korea yet to comment.
North Korea’s state media remained silent on March 14 about the short-range ballistic missile launch conducted the previous day, deviating from its usual practice of reporting such tests the next morning. Analysts suggest the silence may signal an unsuccessful launch or a deliberate information tactic, though no official explanation has been given.
Nara, long known as a day-trip destination for its deer and UNESCO-listed temples, is seeing more visitors stay overnight, marking a shift in travel behavior. Local officials hope the trend will boost the local economy and help the city shed its "one-day trip" image. The change is also seen as a positive development for Japan's broader tourism dispersal efforts.
Mitsubishi Electric plans to construct three production facilities for avionics systems for the next-generation fighter jet developed jointly by Japan, the UK, and Italy, with profitability expected by the end of the decade. The investment underscores the company's defense expansion strategy and signals steady progress in the GCAP program.
A Ukrainian publisher announced that over 2,000 Japanese picture books, donated and translated into Ukrainian, were destroyed along with about 8 million other books after a Russian drone attack on their warehouse in eastern Ukraine over the weekend. The loss underscores the conflict's impact on culture and education.
Rep. Andy Ogles lost Tennessee's Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher despite Trump's endorsement, a rare defeat for a Trump-backed candidate. Ogles's anti-Islam comments drew criticism, while Hatcher is set to face Democrat Chaz Molder in November.
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million and change its platforms for young users after the company was found liable for harming children's mental health. The ruling follows a jury verdict in March and includes $420 million for youth treatment services.
Israeli forces launched a major operation in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, wounding at least 51 Palestinians, including by live fire and tear gas. The raid involved demolishing shops, imposing a curfew, and detaining dozens, amid a broader surge in military and settler violence across the territory.
Brazilian federal police have formally indicted 16 current and former employees of airline Voepass for their roles in the August 2024 crash that killed 62 people. The investigation revealed the aircraft was cleared for takeoff despite known de-icing system failures and severe icing conditions.
