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  "id": 1671106,
  "title": "Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/japan-to-test-hypersonic-missiles-in-australia-under-new-deal-1671106",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:33:12.000Z",
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  "summary": "Australia and Japan have stepped up defence cooperation amid China's rise and US pressure on regional allies to increase military spending.",
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        "title": "World : Japan Intends To Test Launch Hypersonic Missiles In Australia – Defence Minister",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T05:54:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/japan-to-test-hypersonic-missiles-in-australia-under-new-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-18T07:33:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Deal reached to expand bluefin tuna fishing quotas as sought by Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/deal-reached-to-expand-bluefin-tuna-fishing-quotas-as-sought-by-japan",
        "published": "2026-08-18T10:30:09.000Z"
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