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How will rare earth supplies impact Japan's high-end manufacturing?

Japan's high-end manufacturing — from electric vehicles and industrial robots to semiconductor equipment and medical devices — rests on a fragile foundation: An overwhelming dependence on rare earth elements imported from China. With China tightening export restrictions since early 2026, that foundation is now shaking. The supply shock is already visible in trade data, corporate balance sheets, and factory floors, raising urgent concerns about cost pressures, supply chain resilience, and the global search for alternatives.
27-Jul-2026

MIDDLE EAST

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Israel, Lebanon to hold talks next week

The US State Department said on Monday that Israel and Lebanon will hold the next round of talks in Rome, Italy, from August 4 to 6.
28-Jul-2026

Israeli settlers shoot and kill Palestinians in occupied West Bank

Eight Palestinians were shot, four fatally near the West Bank village of Tal, southwest of Nablus, Palestine, in a confrontation Friday, July 24, that has escalated into a broader Israeli military crackdown. Two Israeli soldiers were also killed.
28-Jul-2026

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