Tagami mayoral election 2026: incumbent Tsuneo Sano wins third term by one vote Incumbent Tsuneo Sano won the Tagami mayoral election on May 31, 2026 by a single vote, 3030–3029, …
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Pakistan announces paramilitary force to secure Balochistan mining projects
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPakistan to Create Balochistan Security Corridor, Form Paramilitary Force to Protect Mineral Investments Pakistan plans a dedicated Balochistan security corridor and new paramilitary force to safeguard mining projects and reassure …
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Amazon buys copper directly from Arizona mine to secure AI data center supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAmazon copper purchase: Company buys directly from Arizona mine as U.S. output restarts Amazon copper purchase sees the company buy directly from a Tucson, Arizona mine, using Rio Tinto‑backed technology …
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Huayou Cobalt acquires miner for $210m to secure Ghana, Ivory Coast lithium
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHuayou Cobalt acquisition secures African lithium assets in $210m deal Huayou Cobalt acquisition of an Australian miner for $210m secures lithium assets in Ghana and Ivory Coast, strengthening access to …
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Japanese manufacturers secure record credit lines as Iran war disrupts supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war drives Japanese companies to secure record credit lines amid bankruptcy fears Japanese firms are taking emergency credit lines at an unprecedented rate as the Iran war pushes up …
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Japan, Australia sign pact to secure energy and rare earth supply chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan and Australia sign joint declaration to bolster Japan-Australia economic security cooperation Japan and Australia sign joint declaration in Canberra on May 4, 2026 to deepen economic security cooperation on …
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Osaka-Kansai Expo staff secure hospitality and tourism roles in Japan
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoOsaka-Kansai Expo staff transition to hospitality, retail and Yokohama expo roles Six months after the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, former staff are joining hotels, retail and 2027 Yokohama expo roles, bringing …
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U.S.-EU sign MOU to diversify and secure critical minerals supply chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. and EU Sign Critical Minerals Partnership to Diversify Supply Chains U.S. and EU sign a critical minerals partnership on April 24, 2026, unveiling an action plan with coordinated trade …
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US Renews Waiver Allowing India to Secure Russian Oil Amid Iran Crisis
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiU.S. Waiver Renewal for Russian Oil Boosts India’s Crude Imports Amid Iran Crisis U.S. waiver renewal for Russian oil lets India boost crude imports after the Iran war disrupted supply, …
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French trade minister proposes confidence clubs to secure rare earth supply chains
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFrance proposes ‘confidence clubs’ to stabilize rare earths supply chains France proposes ‘confidence clubs’ for rare earths to let like-minded countries share data and stabilize critical minerals supply chains for …