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Defence, debt, diplomacy: Sanae Takaichi's first year as Japan PMWednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle marke...
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rebounds after six-session losing streak; weekly loss nears 5%Japan’s Nikkei rebounded 1.75% after six consecutive sessions of losses, supported by bargain hunting and gains in technology and banking s...
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
Canada has prepared for the unthinkable: A military attack by the USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently suggested that the possibility of a US military attack is minimal. He emphasized responsibilit...
US must pivot from tariffs to Quad partnership with India: Former US NSA John BoltonJohn Bolton expressed concerns over the new Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 legislation. He warned that expanded sanctions authorit...
Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projectionsUS labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record 200-plus days at seaThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand after a long deployment. Its hull showed rust, and crew morale was reportedly ...
Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including IndiaTrump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitm...
Euro zone bonds join global selloff, long-end yields at multi-year highsOn Tuesday, yields on longer-dated euro zone bonds surged to levels not seen in years. The increasing oil prices, spurred by diminishing ex...
US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war and oil worries festerU.S. Treasury yields reached multi-year highs amid inflation worries. Geopolitical tensions and increased oil prices fueled market anxietie...
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concernsPresident Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in ...
Why did stock market fall today? Sensex slides 281 pts, Nifty closes below 24,300. 5 factors behind the declineIndian stock indices extended losses on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty declining. Broader markets bucked the trend, closing higher as crude ...
Indonesia quake leaves 12,800 displaced as survivors camp outdoors and wait for aidThousands displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia await much-needed aid. Many residents slept outside for a second night, f...
Global Market Today: Asian shares mixed, dollar dips as Fed hike bets easeThe dollar experienced a decline following disappointing US economic indicators, leading to less anticipation for interest rate hikes. Trea...
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drillsNorth Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South K...
Japan’s nuclear dilemma: 81 years after Hiroshima, old taboos face new threatsJapan's leaders are questioning its long-held pacifist stance on nuclear weapons. This debate arises as regional neighbors increase their m...
Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperityJapan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and start...
Japan's Cabinet okays record defence budget that aims to deter ChinaJapan's Cabinet approved a record defense budget of over 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026. This plan aims to enhance strike-back capabilities...
Defence spending less than US, UK per capita: ChinaChina today said the allocation to the world's largest armed forces was required to maintain the country's territorial integrity.