Space Diplomacy: Japan and Singapore signed a JAXA–NSAS memorandum to expand peaceful space cooperation, including quantum satellite communications, with a wider July 6 flurry of deals across industry and academia. UNHCR Funding: Japan pledged $6 million to UNHCR in Jordan to support about 330,800 refugees with protection, healthcare, and basic needs as humanitarian support strains. Diet Attendance Row: Opposition parties criticized PM Sanae Takaichi for low Diet attendance and slow bill passage, arguing she dodged lawmakers’ questions during the current session. Copyright Crackdown via ODA: Japan plans ODA to help about 10 countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthen manga/anime copyright enforcement and train personnel, targeting piracy losses estimated at 10.4 trillion yen. Indo-Pacific Security: Japan’s foreign minister met Kuwait’s counterpart in Türkiye on NATO sidelines, agreeing on electricity/water restoration cooperation and steps toward investment seminars and direct flights. Sanctions Enforcement: Japan clarified its jet-fuel ban on Russia covers shipments via third countries and sea transfers, with METI warning firms against evasion. China Missile Test Fallout: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific drew sharp reactions from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, with concerns about destabilization despite claims of routine training. Local Safety: Tokyo police arrested a man over an illegal high-speed “GT-R tour” in Shibuya that injured three German tourists and a taxi driver.