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Philippines–Japan Defence Ties: The Philippines and Japan’s Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) has entered into force, setting a framework for their militaries to exchange supplies and services during joint activities, including exercises and disaster response. Japanese Defence Industry: Major firms are accelerating drone development as Japan folds unmanned systems and AI into its defence strategy, with Mitsubishi Heavy highlighting rapid prototype work. North Korea–Japan Tensions: Pyongyang denounced Japan’s reported push for a record-high defence budget, warning it could fuel “war of aggression.” Disaster Watch (Tokyo/Kanto): Torrential rain hit Tokyo and parts of Kanto, triggering Level 4 urgent warnings for heavy rain and flooding risk. Public Safety (Kyoto): Police arrested a 46-year-old woman in Kyoto over an alleged attempted murder involving a poisoned muffin. Sports (Japan in focus): Japan beat Gilas Pilipinas 80-75 in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup classification round; and Neeraj Chopra was narrowly edged in Lausanne, with Tokyo’s Jakub Vadlejch finishing seventh.

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