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• [New] Strong Wind Warnings are active for Taranaki south of the Maunga and Banks Peninsula, with severe gale northeasterlies forecast to reach gusts of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) in exposed areas. The Watchers
• [New] Japan is constructing a Tokyo-Nagoya line spanning more than 280 km, with an expected operating speed of 500 km/h. TASS
• [New] SpaceX announced it will acquire EchoStar's AWS-4 and H-Block spectrum licenses in a transaction valued at $17 billion, consisting of $8.5 billion in cash, $8.5 billion in SpaceX equity, and an additional $2 billion in interest payments on EchoStar's debt through 2027. TeckNexus
• SpaceX's proposed $17 billion acquisition of EchoStar's AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to underpin an advanced direct-to-cell (DTC) offering has fueled speculation that Starlink might eventually morph into a global carrier of both broadband and terrestrial mobile services. Light Reading
• Japan plans to launch commercial maglev services operating at a maximum speed of 505 km/h on the Chuo Shinkansen line. Railway PRO
• A severe precipitation warning threshold of the German Weather Service is set at 25 mm / h. Nature
• The remittance tax impacts Indian students and H-1B workers who will now have to pay extra to send money back home. Latest News, Breaking News, LIVE News, Top News Headlin
• China ramps up domestic AI chips: Chinese firms plan to build three factories to triple AI-chip output, aiming to match or exceed capabilities of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. and reduce dependence on Nvidia's H-series chips. digitalstrategy-ai.com
• Trains will operate at speeds of up to 200 km/h, with initial stations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah. RAILMARKET.com
• Capable of speeds of up to 225 mph (360 km/h), they will be amongst the quickest, quietest, and most energy efficient high-speed trains operating anywhere in the world. BDC Magazine
• Wind speeds matching Dubai at 19.1 km/h will ensure pleasant air circulation, particularly beneficial for beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts. Get Out
• The robust wind speeds of 24.8 km/h, the strongest recorded among all cities, will provide crucial relief during the peak heat hours, though early morning might feel surprisingly fresh by UAE standards. Get Out
• Chrome will start using AI agents to automate password changes with a single click, but only on supported websites, which it lists as including Coursera, Spotify, Duolingo, H&M and more. The Register
• As AI continues to permeate medicine - with the FDA approving hundreds of related devices by 2025, per posts on X from experts like Peter H. Diamandis - the Origin device could become a standard in postoperative protocols, ultimately saving lives and reducing costs. / USA WebProNews
• The KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft is regularly discussed as part of China's future crewed-uncrewed air combat ecosystem, and it has been suggested that the H-6 missile carrier aircraft could act as a launch platform for lower-tier tactical drones. The War Zone

Last updated: 13 October 2025