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Japan's Population Drops Below 120 Million for the First Time in Four Decades

Tokyo, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
Japan’s native population shrank by a record 917,000 in 2025 to 119.7 million. Despite foreign residents surpassing four million for the first time, severe labor shortages persist.

U.S. Military Intercepts Surprise Iranian Missile Attack on Jordan Base

Washington, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
The U.S. military intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles targeting a base in Jordan, shattering a fragile diplomatic pause just hours after President Trump met with Israel’s prime minister.

China Prepares to Ship Defense Missiles to Iran

Tehran, Thursday, 30 July 2026.
China is set to deliver up to 400 air-defense systems to Iran, raising Middle East geopolitical risks and threatening to disrupt delicate peace negotiations despite official denials.

US Diplomats Walk Out of United Nations Meeting After Clashing With France

New York, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
US diplomats walked out of a UN meeting after France criticized Washington for joining Russia and North Korea in voting against the UN human rights chief’s term renewal.

China Eliminates Fees on Foreign Bonds to Attract Global Borrowers

Beijing, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
Beijing will waive registration fees for foreign-issued panda bonds from September 2026 through 2028, lowering borrowing costs to accelerate the yuan’s global expansion amid rising international demand.

South Korean Stock Market Plunge Warns of a Global Artificial Intelligence Slowdown

Seoul, Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
South Korea’s benchmark index has plunged 25% from its peak, warning global investors that the high-flying artificial intelligence and semiconductor boom may finally be cooling.

Keiko Fujimori Sworn In as Peru's First Elected Female President

Lima, Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
On July 28, 2026, Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru’s first elected female president, pledging strict security reforms to stabilize a nation marked by deep political volatility.

Middle East Conflict Forces Asian Nations to Pivot Away from Imported Gas

Singapore, Monday, 27 July 2026.
With Middle East conflict blocking the Strait of Hormuz and severing vital Qatari gas supplies, developing Asian nations are rapidly pivoting to domestic energy to secure their economies.

Why US and Canadian Buyers Are Flocking to the British Property Market

London, Monday, 27 July 2026.
While overall overseas buyer registrations fell by 10% in early 2026, North American inquiries surged by 13%, now accounting for nearly a fifth of all foreign interest.

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Plans to Deploy 30,000 More North Korean Troops

Kyiv, Monday, 27 July 2026.
President Zelenskyy revealed Russia is preparing to receive 30,000 additional North Korean troops, deepening a military alliance that provides Moscow with manpower and Pyongyang with advanced technology.