Japan has entered a new political chapter after a decisive election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate and intense scrutiny at the same time. With her Liberal Democratic Party securing a landslide win, attention has now shifted from campaigning to delivery, especially on her most talked-about promise, cutting the cost of living […]
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China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of Canadian citizen Robert Schellenberg, a decision that signals a notable shift in a case that has long weighed on relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Schellenberg was arrested in China in 2014 on drug smuggling charges. Four years later, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years […]
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Federal funding in the United States is once again under serious threat after the deaths of two American citizens sparked sharp resistance in the Senate against upcoming government spending bills linked to former President Donald Trump’s policies. On Saturday, multiple US senators announced they would oppose the next round of funding legislation following the killing […]
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New Zealand will head to the polls on November 7 after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially announced the date for the country’s next general election. The announcement sets the stage for a high-stakes political contest, with the government highlighting progress on the economy and crime while the opposition questions the timing and direction of leadership. […]
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Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party opened its twice-a-decade congress on Monday, a pivotal moment in the country’s political future as General Secretary To Lam moves to consolidate power less than two years after taking the helm. The gathering brings together nearly 1,600 delegates representing more than five million party members in a tightly controlled process that […]
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Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, said on Friday that the Islamic Republic is living on borrowed time, expressing confidence that nationwide protests will ultimately bring the government down. Speaking from his home in the Washington area, Pahlavi positioned himself as a leading voice of the opposition while urging the international community […]
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New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]
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US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Gaza “Board of Peace,” describing it as a major step in a US-backed effort to bring lasting stability to the war-torn territory. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump declared, “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD […]
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Bushfires have torn through southeast Australia, destroying hundreds of buildings and claiming at least one life, as extreme heat and dry conditions fueled one of the most dangerous fire outbreaks the region has seen in years. Authorities confirmed on Sunday that more than 300 buildings, including homes, sheds, and other rural structures, have been reduced […]
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The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will exercise decisive authority over Venezuela’s interim leadership and take long-term control of the country’s oil sales following the removal of President Nicolas Maduro. According to Washington, US influence over Caracas will not be temporary. Instead, it will extend indefinitely, particularly in […]
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