Security & Diplomacy: Japan says a Chinese destroyer carried out live-fire drills with Russia inside Tokyo’s claimed EEZ near Okinotori, prompting a diplomatic protest; China rejects Japan’s EEZ claim, escalating tensions as Beijing and Moscow deepen military cooperation. Extreme Heat: Japan’s weather agency warns of dangerously high temperatures, with heatstroke alerts issued for 42 prefectures and central cities hitting the new “kokushobi” threshold of 40C+. Health Response: A new heatstroke assessment app lets people and nearby family gauge severity and guide emergency action, as ambulance transports for heat illness topped 100,000 nationwide in 2025. Economy & Fiscal Policy: PM Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet approved Japan’s first economic and fiscal guidelines, shifting toward “responsible, proactive” spending and targeting 370 trillion yen in investment by 2040, while markets watch bond jitters and BOJ independence. Politics: Parliament approved major revisions to the Imperial House Law amid the succession crisis, keeping the throne male-only while adjusting rules to secure heirs. Business/Tech: Itochu plans to recover critical minerals from used smartphones and computers via a new recycling venture starting in November. Sports: PV Sindhu made history by winning the Japan Open Super 750 title, her first major BWF crown in nearly two years.