Quick takeaways

• A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's west coast, causing significant damage and resulting in at least two deaths, with experts warning of potential further damage on land.

• North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un announced plans to launch three more spy satellites, emphasized the country's focus on developing nuclear materials and attack drones, and warned of aggressive responses to any provocation from the United States and South Korea, while China's President Xi Jinping took a more forceful stance on Taiwan reunification.

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