Copyright & Pop Culture: Japan’s economic security minister Kimi Onoda warned against U.S. President Trump’s generative-AI Naruto-themed video, saying Japan will keep pushing for proper handling of copyrights. Clean Tech & Industry: N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox formed a 50:50 JV to build India’s biggest Li-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery platform in Andhra Pradesh, targeting major shredding and hydrometallurgical capacity. Tourism & Mobility: Korea is courting Chinese visitors with weekend-focused marketing and expanded multiple-entry visa schemes, including a Korea–China Tourism Exchange week in Shenzhen. AI & Business: At VivaTech, Modi argued AI should be “all inclusive,” tying access to India’s digital growth as global AI curbs loom. Education & Language: Japan reported gains in junior high students’ practical English, while multiple U.S. school reports show shifting Asian and Pacific Islander enrollment shares. Sports Diplomacy: Japan donated Jukendo training gear to Vietnam’s HCMC federation to deepen people-to-people cultural ties. Tech Partnerships: Hitachi and OpenAI announced a Japan-focused deal to modernize legacy systems and strengthen cyber defenses. Media & Entertainment: Hong Kong’s high-society thriller “The Season” is streaming across Asia, and Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 preorders starting June 25 with new cover art.