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Trump warns U.S. Supreme Court ruling against tariffs could trigger ‘economic disaster’

The U.S. President has pledged a US$2,000 “dividend” for lower- and middle-income Americans from tariff revenues

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Singapore ferry and chemical tanker collide, passengers evacuated safely

A Singapore-bound ferry carrying 165 passengers from Batam collided with a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker in Singapore waters on Monday

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U.S. Senate approves compromise ending historic government shutdown

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan deal on Monday to reopen the federal government, ending the longest shutdown in history that left millions without food bene...

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Thailand halts peace agreement with Cambodia after border landmine blast, injuring two

The Royal Thai Army said that the mine explosion in Sisaket province left one soldier with a severe leg injury and another suffering from chest pains

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Japanese Prime Minister signals shift to multi-year fiscal targets

Takaichi emphasises that her administration would not immediately abandon the current primary budget target, which measures the balance of government finances

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U.S. Senate moves to end 40-day government shutdown with funding deal

Bill would be amended to include three appropriations measures as Democrats resisted funding measure without healthcare fixes

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Typhoon Fung-wong leaves northern Philippines reeling as climate warnings intensify

Two killed, over one million people were evacuated ahead of the storm

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Malaysian man arrested in Bangkok for impersonating Thai official in THB3.3 million scam

The suspect allegedly sent forged documents and made video calls to discuss the victim’s assets before instructing the victim to prepare cash and valuables for...

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Indonesia plans redenomination of rupiah by 2027

Government aims to remove three zeros from currency to improve efficiency and maintain purchasing power

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ICC denies issuing arrest warrant for Philippine senator linked to Duterte’s drug war

Manila’s ombudsman claims warrant exists as The Hague tribunal dismisses reports and Manila seeks verification

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U.S. budget talks see ‘positive momentum’ as shutdown drags into second month

Senators pursue temporary deal to reopen government amid deep divide over healthcare subsidies

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Taiwan ‘not alone’ as it deepens global ties, says vice president after landmark Europe visit

Hsiao Bi-khim hails growing international support despite Beijing’s condemnation of Brussels trip

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North Korea threatens “more offensive action” following missile test

Defence minister condemns U.S.-South Korea security talks and aircraft carrier visit as Seoul and Washington warn of regional instability