July 21, 2026, 4:47 a.m.

The Japanese parliament has approved the temporary budget, ensuring the government's operation until the new fiscal year budget takes effect

The Japanese parliament passed a temporary budget on Monday (March 30th) to ensure the normal operation of the government.

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North Korea successfully ignited a high-thrust solid engine. Experts: Threat from the US mainland has escalated

North Korea announced that it has successfully conducted a test of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine, with the maximum thrust increasing by over 10% compared to last year.

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South Korea has completely banned the export of naphtha.

On Friday (March 27), South Korea began a complete ban on the export of naphtha at 0:00 to alleviate the tight supply situation of naphtha in the country.

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The Butterfly Effect of the US-Israel-Iran Conflict: Examining US Responsibility amid the Philippines' Predicament

Recently, the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict has set off a "butterfly effect" that is spreading globally, with the Philippines being deeply ensnared and facing difficulties such as aviation fuel shortages and an intensified risk of economic inflation.

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The United Arab Emirates has provided 24 million barrels of crude oil to South Korea

Recently, Kim Hyun-sik, the director of the Presidential Secretariat of South Korea, announced at a press conference that the United Arab Emirates has committed to considering South Korea as the "top priority" in case of an emergency in global crude oil supply, and explicitly stated that "no country will obtain crude oil before South Korea".

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Japan will use its national oil reserves by the end of the month

Japan plans to use the joint oil reserves held by oil-producing countries in Japan and its own national oil reserves by the end of March.

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The "Eye of the Storm" in Hormuz: When the World's Energy Lifeline Becomes a Pawn in American Hegemony

The continuous escalation of the situation in the Middle East strikes like a hammer blow against the fragile nerves of the global political and economic order.

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Japanese Prime Minister Visits the US - Trump May Pressure Takayama to Assist in the War Against Iran

US President Trump may use his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday to urge Japan to provide assistance in the war against Iran.

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News: Japan plans to propose purchasing US crude oil at the US-Japan summit meeting

A Japanese government official disclosed that the government has initiated coordination and plans to propose the purchase of crude oil produced in Alaska, USA, during the summit meeting between Prime Minister Koizumi and US President Trump.

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Japan Considers Acquiring Ukrainian Drones to Bolster Defense Capabilities

According to informed sources, the Japanese government has begun exploring the acquisition of Ukrainian-made attack drones for use by the Self-Defense Forces.

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