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Japan suspends websites due to critical PHP vulnerabilities; NSA and FBI urge urgent updates

After two critical PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) were discovered, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution, Japanese agencies and companies suspended a number of services. PHP developers released patched versions, and the NSA and FBI urged organizations to update systems urgently. According to OpenAI, its models helped find the vulnerabilities; PHP, it says, powers roughly 70% of websites.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Sport

Asian Games in Nagoya marred by chaos: anthem errors, transport and accommodation problems

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, which surpassed the Paris Olympics in the number of participants, were accompanied by a series of incidents: housing shortages, errors with flags and anthems, and transport problems. Organizers acknowledged the inconveniences but said they resolved issues promptly. The role of contractor GL Events, which won a contract worth 63 billion yen, is being discussed.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Russian Foreign Ministry Names Condition for Normalizing Relations with Japan

Russia is ready to return to normal relations with Japan provided Tokyo backs up its renunciation of anti-Russian activities with real deeds and takes into account Russian security concerns. The statement was made following consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, held on October 20 at the initiative of the Japanese side.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

China Justifies Restrictions on Rare Earth Metal Exports to Japan by Concerns over 'Remilitarization'

China's Foreign Ministry stated that export restrictions on rare earth elements for Japanese companies were introduced in accordance with Chinese law and are aimed against Tokyo's 'remilitarization.' According to the Financial Times, Japan's yttrium reserves could run out within months, threatening disruptions in the automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. Tokyo, citing Japanese officials, has turned to the US for help.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Technology

Honda to test road that charges electric vehicles while driving

Honda, together with construction companies Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has been developing Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology since 2021 — wireless power delivery to electric vehicles via devices embedded under the road surface. Tests are planned no earlier than April 2027, and the test road section must be built by the end of 2026.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Data of Nearly Half of Japan's Prefectural Police Departments May Have Been Leaked

Japan's National Police Agency reported that personal data of employees at 22 of 47 prefectural police departments may have been compromised as a result of a leak at Arcadia Inc., a company providing disaster information services. In Kyoto, Fukuoka, Shimane and Yamaguchi, the service was also used to register email addresses of local residents. Separately, Recruit Co. reported a possible leak of data from 3.7 million accounts of its Carsensor service.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Japan declares readiness to continue 'necessary communication' with Russia amid strained bilateral relations

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tokyo will continue necessary communication with Moscow and work toward overcoming the deadlock in relations. The statement was made on the 70th anniversary of the 1956 joint declaration. Bilateral relations deteriorated after Russia launched its war with Ukraine in February 2022 and Japan imposed sanctions. The key obstacle remains the territorial dispute over the islands near Hokkaido, which has prevented the countries from signing a peace treaty since the end of World War II.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Japanese PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, China protests

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday sent a personal monetary offering to Yasukuni Shrine on the occasion of the autumn festival, and earlier sent a ritual masakaki offering. The shrine was also visited by the land minister and a ruling party representative. China's Foreign Ministry lodged a stern protest, calling the shrine a symbol of Japanese militarism.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Science

Japan Prepares to Launch the MMX Mission for Samples from Mars's Moon Phobos

On October 20, Japan's MMX mission will launch from the Tanegashima Space Center aboard an H3 rocket. It is set to become the first mission in the world to land on Mars's moon Phobos, collect about 10 grams of soil, and deliver it to Earth — according to various sources, in 2031 or by fiscal year ending March 2032. The mission aims to determine the origin of Mars's moons and will be the first 'round-trip' flight to the Martian system.

Madina Usmonova
3 min read
World

Japan cancels erroneous magnitude 9.9 earthquake warning near the Kuril Islands

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a warning on Friday about a magnitude 9.9 earthquake near the Kuril Islands but canceled it eight minutes later, admitting the magnitude had been overstated. According to the USGS, the actual earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9. The agency apologized and said the cause of the error is being investigated, while a cyberattack has been ruled out.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Selection of candidates for work in Japan is planned to be held at the center in Angren

According to the Dunyo agency, issues of expanding cooperation were discussed at a meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the leadership of Proud Partners. During the planned visit, Japanese employers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Uzbekistan Proud Academy (UPA) center in Angren and, as expected, hold interviews to select candidates for work in Japan.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Japanese journalist Yuki Imai detained in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on suspicion of espionage

Russia's FSB detained Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent Yuki Imai in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk as he attempted to fly out of Russia. He is accused of collecting data on mobilized men and volunteers on the Kuril Islands on assignment from Japanese intelligence. On October 13, the Lefortovo court in Moscow imposed detention in custody as a pretrial measure; the espionage charge carries up to 20 years in prison.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read