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• Midnight missiles: Japan quietly deploys 1,000 km Type-12 launchers, China now within reach March 9, 2026
  Japan is deploying its first long-range missiles. Launchers have arrived at a camp in Kumamoto Prefecture. These missiles will be operational by the end of March. This move comes amid rising tensions around Taiwan. Japan is accelerating its military buildup in the southwestern region. The missiles have a significantly extended range. Further deployments are planned […]
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• Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon blacklist: All details March 9, 2026
  AI company Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, challenging its designation as a national security threat. The lawsuit stems from the Pentagon's demand for Anthropic to remove restrictions on using its AI for autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance, which the company refused. This dispute has already led to canceled contracts and threatens future business.
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• From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership March 9, 2026
  Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from hardliners. The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader also revealed rifts. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence is growing, highlighting power struggles within Tehran's establishment during the ongoing conflict.
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