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U.S. Fed Reserve cuts rates by 0.25 points amid data blackout and growing policy rift

Powell warns of divided views within Fed over December move as government shutdown hampers access to key economic data

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Trump arrives in South Korea to eye trade deal with China amid North Korean missile test

Trump says he expects to sign a “good deal” with Xi, noting that a framework agreed earlier this week involves a reduction in U.S. tariffs

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‘Last-ditch push’: Pakistan-Afghanistan talks falter amid deep mistrust

A wider conflict looms as neighbours fail to agree on dismantling the TTP armed group, warn analysts.

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South Korea pledges leadership in multilateral trade amid global protectionism

President Lee Jae Myung vows to strengthen cooperation with US, China and emerging economies at APEC SUMMIT

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Netanyahu orders strike on Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire breach

Israeli air raids kill at least 26 as tensions rise over delayed hostage remains handover; Hamas insists it remains committed to the truce

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Trump wraps up Asia tour with South Korea visit amid missile tests and trade tension

Meetings with Xi Jinping and Lee Jae Myung expected as North Korea fires missiles and talks over investment deal stall

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"Everything Is True": Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe's killer pleads guilty

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, stood accused of murder and violations of arms control laws for allegedly using a handmade firearm to shoot dead Japan's longest-serving l...

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Japan - U.S. to seal pact on critical minerals to counter China’s export controls

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump are expected to sign a joint agreement on Tuesday to secure rare earths and strengthen supp...

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Trump targets China trade deal as he arrives in Tokyo on Asia tour

Tokyo expected to promise investments, defence focus as Trump is set to meet China's Xi in South Korea on Thursday after signing a series of trade deals in Mala...

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Takaichi seeks to build rapport with Trump as Japan’s first female PM faces diplomatic test

US President Donald Trump departs Malaysia for Japan this morning, marking the end of his one-day visit to the 47th Asean Summit and related meetings

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China stages bomber drills near Taiwan ahead of Trump–Xi meeting in South Korea

The development comes as Trump and Xi prepare to meet later this week on the sidelines of a regional summit in Seoul to discuss their ongoing trade dispute.

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Trump raises tariffs on Canada after Ontario airs Reagan-themed anti-tariff advert

US president denounces Ontario’s “fraudulent” ad as Canada moves to pause campaign and restart trade talks amid escalating tensions

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Thai PM skips ASEAN Summit to lead mourning for Queen Sirikit (UPDATED)

Thailand’s Cabinet gathers in sombre session as flags lowered to half-mast and royal funeral plans announced