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• The Japan Music Awards 2026 has officially announced its nominations, creating a global buzz with BTS members dominating several major categories. The prestigious event, which celebrates the best in Asian and international music, will be held on 13 June 2026 at Toyota Arena, Tokyo. The announcement coincides with rising anticipation for BTS’s much-awaited comeback in early 2026.

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• Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has unveiled promising clinical data for its new experimental obesity drug CagriSema, which demonstrates dual benefits for both weight management and cardiovascular health. The development positions CagriSema as a potential successor to Novo Nordisk’s successful anti-obesity drug Wegovy (semaglutide).

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• Technology giant Google is reportedly planning to build a major artificial intelligence (AI) data centre on Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, according to a Reuters report. The proposed project is believed to be part of a cloud computing agreement with the Australian Department of Defence, representing a significant step in the convergence of AI, digital infrastructure, and national security.

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• The International Conference on Critical Metals 2025, held in Jamshedpur, highlighted the growing global urgency for cooperation, technological innovation, and supply chain security in the strategic minerals sector. Experts from government, academia, and industry called for stronger partnerships to ensure the sustainable extraction, processing, and recycling of critical minerals, which are vital for national security and green technologies.

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• Veteran playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit passed away on 6 November 2025 in Mumbai at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest after prolonged illness. She was admitted to Nanavati Hospital, where she breathed her last. Her funeral was scheduled for 7 November 2025, marking the end of a versatile career spanning music and cinema.