Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Signaling Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Shift

Niigata Governor Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant, Signaling Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Shift

In a major step toward revitalizing Japan’s nuclear energy sector, Niigata Prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi has approved the partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest. This move clears the final major regulatory obstacle for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) to bring one or two of the facility’s biggest reactors back online. […]

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NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Heads to White House Amid Tense Exchange with Trump

NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Heads to White House Amid Tense Exchange with Trump

New York City’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is set to visit the White House today for a meeting with President Donald Trump, an encounter already charged with national attention following a series of public barbs between the two. Mamdani, 34, who emerged as a political outsider to win the leadership of America’s largest city, said […]

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Trump Prepares Lavish Welcome for Saudi Crown Prince Amid Defense and Nuclear Deals

Trump Prepares Lavish Welcome for Saudi Crown Prince Amid Defense and Nuclear Deals

US President Donald Trump is set to roll out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first visit to the United States since 2018, in an event that will feature a fly-by, cannon salute, and gala dinner. While not a head of state, Prince Mohammed, often referred to as MBS, […]

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Malaysia Posts RM0.7 Billion Services Surplus for First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

Malaysia Posts RM0.7 Billion Services Surplus for First Time in 14 Years, Anwar Credits Fiscal Discipline

In a historic economic milestone, Malaysia has recorded a services sector surplus of RM0.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025—the first time the nation has seen a surplus in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the figures today in Parliament, highlighting the country’s remarkable turnaround. During the Dewan Rakyat session, responding […]

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China Premier Will Not Meet Japanese PM at G20 Amid Taiwan Tensions

China Premier Will Not Meet Japanese PM at G20 Amid Taiwan Tensions

China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed today. This decision comes amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, a sensitive issue that has recently strained Sino-Japanese relations. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a regular press briefing […]

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BBC Issues Apology to Trump Over Misleading Edit of Jan. 6 Speech

BBC Issues Apology to Trump Over Misleading Edit of Jan. 6 Speech

The BBC has formally apologized to former U.S. President Donald Trump for a misleading edit of his Jan. 6, 2021 speech, clarifying that it did not defame him and rejecting the premise of his $1 billion lawsuit threat. Chair Samir Shah personally sent a letter to the White House expressing regret for the edit, which […]

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‘They Wanna Buy a Lot of Jets’: Trump Mulls F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Saudi Arabia

‘They Wanna Buy a Lot of Jets’: Trump Mulls F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump revealed yesterday that he is considering a major deal to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 stealth fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. “They wanna buy a lot of jets,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “I’m looking at that. They’ve asked me to look at it. They want to buy […]

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Visa Rejections Get Personal Trump Administration Flags Obesity and Dependents as ‘Burden’

Visa Rejections Get Personal: Trump Administration Flags Obesity and Dependents as ‘Burden’

The United States is now considering obesity and the presence of dependents with special needs as potential reasons to deny immigrant visas, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. A cable sent earlier this month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructs U.S. embassies to evaluate whether applicants’ health conditions […]

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Can Peru Revive Its Amazon Oil Indigenous Communities Resist Amid Pollution Concerns

Can Peru Revive Its Amazon Oil? Indigenous Communities Resist Amid Pollution Concerns

Near a quiet bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru’s northern Amazon, 25-year-old Wilmer Macusi, an Indigenous Urarina leader, stood atop a rusty pipeline that cuts through the jungle. He swirled a branch in the stagnant water pooled around it. “They say this is clean,” Macusi said, pointing to the water where an oil spill […]

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Iraq PM Sudani Declares Victory as Coalition Leads General Election

Iraq PM Sudani Declares Victory as Coalition Leads General Election

Iraq’s incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared victory for his coalition after preliminary results from the country’s general election revealed a decisive lead. Supporters of Sudani, who is seeking a second term, gathered late Tuesday night in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to celebrate with fireworks, music, and chants of optimism. In a televised address, […]

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