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News from Nov 2, 2026 (UTC)

Japan isSteady

About usualBelow usual for 2 days

Last 14 days

Oct 20Nov 2

Why

  1. An alleged JP Dragon boss was detained in the Philippines over a ¥900 million scam ring.

    12 eventstokyoreporter.com, newsonjapan.comSource

  2. Taiwan and Japan might sign a comprehensive trade pact, a report said.

    10 eventstaipeitimes.comSource

What happened

  • Statements17%
  • Cooperation52%
  • Criticism12%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure6%
  • Fighting12%

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