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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Yuri Artyukhin, Russian colonel, engineer, and astronaut (died 1998) was born. In 1945, World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. In 1945, Mitsuru Ushijima, Japanese general (born 1887) passed away. In 1945, Isamu Chō, Japanese general (born 1895) passed away. In 1963, Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna was born. In 1965, The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. In 1988, Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player was born. In 1992, Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 2000, Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. In 2012, A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Japan lifts upper limit on drones operated by one pilot

The Japan Times

June 22, 2026

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Japan lifts upper limit on drones operated by one pilot

Removing the limit is aimed at optimizing logistics and infrastructure inspections, and at making damage assessment and search operations more effective during disasters.

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