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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Countries, and It Looks Like PSN Requirements Are to Blame
PlayStation and Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has been blocked in 132 countries in what appears to be another example of Sony's PSN requirements barring players from access on Steam.
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Al Bawaba
· Jul 5, 2026
Dead on arrival? Sony reportedly blocks Marvel Tokon in 132 countries
ALBAWABA - It's Helldivers 2 all over again for PC players. Reports recently flooded social media claiming that Sony has been blocking the PC release of Marvel Tokon in 132 countries, citing region-locking as the main culprit...
Kotaku
· Jul 4, 2026
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Blocked In 132 Countries On Steam As Fans Continue Questioning Sony’s Commitment To PC
Unsurprisingly, these are the same 132 countries that were originally blocked from purchasing Helldivers 2 on Steam
The Tribune 242
· Jul 3, 2026
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Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
Exclusive: Infiltrating Myanmar’s scam syndicates | 101 East Documentary
Southeast Asia’s cyberscam industry has trafficked at least 300,000 people from more than 60 countries, and stolen trillions of dollars from victims across the world. In this global exclusive, 101 East exposes how the industry is run with impunity. This two-year investigation reveals a highly organised network built on greed and forced criminality. As law enforcement authorities play catch-up, Chinese syndicates are evolving and setting up new operations around the world. 101 East goes undercover to expose the playbook of Myanmar’s notorious scam industry. #myanmar #cyberscam #fraud
Third Eye Comics
· Jul 6, 2026
This Week’s Highlights for New Comic Day 7/15/26
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TheGamer
· Jul 4, 2026
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Is Blocked In 132 Countries
PSN requirements have caused Marvel Tokon to be unplayable for a lot of the world.
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