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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

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FAA orders 4% flight cuts as U.S. shutdown disrupts air travel

U.S. airlines are forced to reduce operations amid staffing shortages at air traffic control, with further cuts looming if the government shutdown persists.

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Trump administration seeks Supreme Court halt on full SNAP funding

The move comes amid legal battles and a federal government shutdown, as states begin issuing overdue benefits to millions of Americans

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Türkiye issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli officials over Gaza

Move sparks condemnation from Israel and raises questions over Ankara’s role in Gaza ceasefire force

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Malaysia–China partnership to boost TVET collaboration and develop 2,000 certified skilled workers

Zahid says Malaysia is on track to produce 2,000 skilled workers certified under China’s global professional standards by next year, as part of an expanding Mal...