FX Rescue: Japan and the U.S. carried out a rare coordinated yen-buying intervention, with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama saying Tokyo “will not hesitate” to act again; Bloomberg estimates Japan used about $34bn (¥5.33tn) and the yen jumped to around ¥155 per dollar after the move, as officials warned speculators against disorderly selling. Oil & Iran Watch: Oil prices slid after Trump said talks with Iran would begin, easing Middle East tensions; the yen’s rebound also helped lift sentiment in Asian markets even as traders stayed alert for more intervention. Earthquake Aftermath in Heat: In Kumamoto, cleanup continues after a 7.1 quake killed 38, with extreme temperatures near 40C and thousands still without water; authorities also reported deaths linked to heatstroke and warned evacuees in cars to cool down and hydrate. Corporate & Supply Chain: Nissan returned to profit in the latest quarter but flagged Middle East and China risks; a separate survey found many Japanese manufacturers see rare-earth procurement as a major challenge amid China export controls. AI & Voices: Evangelion’s Shinji voice actor Megumi Ogata called AI voice cloning “heartbreaking,” urging Japan to regulate monetized cloning. Crypto Crackdown: Bitget is exiting Japan, stopping new signups and planning account restrictions from Nov. 1. Culture: Wowow announced a live-action series adaptation of Riku Onda’s “The Aosawa Murders,” starring Yukino Kishii.