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Male-line succession debate enters Upper House as Imperial Household Law amendment begins Lawmakers open Upper House debate on July 15, 2026 over an amendment to the Imperial Household Law proposing …

UMC photonics chips begin production in Singapore to meet surging AI connectivity demand UMC has begun producing advanced photonics chips in Singapore to supply high-speed AI connectivity, signaling an expansion …

Malaysia starts small-scale production of graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for EVs Malaysia launches small-scale production of a graphene-enhanced lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles, targeting exports to Indonesia, South Korea, India and …

Pakistan Opens Mediation in Libya Between Rival Eastern and Western Administrations Pakistan has launched mediation in Libya between rival eastern and western administrations, broadening its diplomatic role beyond Asia after …

Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila, prosecutors stress accountability Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins July 6, 2026, as prosecutors say the case is about public accountability, with charges ranging …

Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Philippine Senate, threatening 2028 presidential bid Senate opens Sara Duterte impeachment trial July 6 in Manila; proceedings could bar her from the 2028 presidential …

Kioxia Launches 10th-Generation Memory Chips as Lead Over Samsung and SK Hynix Narrows Kioxia starts shipments of its 10th-generation memory chips, aiming to preserve a shrinking technological lead as Samsung …

Honda begins production of AI data center batteries at Ohio plant as EV plans shift Honda starts producing AI data center batteries at its Ohio plant, repurposing capacity originally built …

Japan Begins Diet Debate on Bill to Criminalize Flag Desecration Lawmakers opened deliberations on June 24, 2026, over a flag desecration bill that would make damaging the Japanese national flag …