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Why Japan’s economic plans are sending jitters through global markets
Japanese prime minister’s pledge to suspend consumption tax prompts turmoil in bond markets.
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US dollar: ‘Wounded hegemon’ or secure as most powerful currency on earth?
Faced with Trump’s tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’
Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul’s failure to ratif trade deal.
Death toll from Indonesia landslide exceeds 20, dozens remain missing
At least 42 people are missing after landslide in West Java with 23 deaths confirmed among Indonesian marine force.
ICC judges find former Philippine President Duterte fit to stand trial
Judges cite report by medical experts saying the 80-year-old is able ‘effectively to exercise his procedural rights’.
Sinner in Australian Open quarters; women’s holder Keys booted out
Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, who ousted Keys, set up all-American women’s quarterfinal in Melbourne.
President Xi says India, China ‘friends, partners’ amid Trump’s trade war
On India’s Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are ‘good neighbours, friends and partners’.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?
Chinese foreign policy is shaped by a paradox: it wants to project power and yet it seeks to avoid conflict.
Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 18
The coastguard says at least 317 people have been rescued so far, while 24 others remain missing.
Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Gauff book Australian Open quarterfinals
Sabalenka beats Mboko to advance to quarterfinal against teen sensation Jovic as Gauff drops set but overcomes Muchova.
