Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after a historic election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate — and with it, rising expectations that she will finally deliver on long-promised tax cuts. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s election, buoyed by a bold pledge to ease everyday pressure on households by suspending the 8 […]

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Prince William to Meet Saudi Crown Prince During Official Visit Aiming to Strengthen UK–Saudi Relations

Prince William to Meet Saudi Crown Prince During Official Visit Aiming to Strengthen UK–Saudi Relations

Britain’s Prince William is set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a three day official visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Monday. The trip is being carried out on behalf of the British government and is focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. The visit comes after a […]

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China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian man convicted on drug smuggling charges, a move widely seen as a significant signal of improving relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian national, was arrested in China in 2014 and convicted in 2018 for drug-related offences. He was initially sentenced to […]

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Xi to Visit the White House by End of 2026, Says Trump as US–China Seek Reset

Xi to Visit the White House by End of 2026, Says Trump as US–China Seek Reset

US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House toward the end of 2026, signaling a renewed push to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies after years of trade tensions. Trump shared the remarks during an interview with NBC News recorded on Wednesday, the […]

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High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

High-Stakes Iran–US Talks Resume in Muscat Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran and the United States have reopened sensitive diplomatic talks in Muscat, Oman, marking a cautious return to dialogue after weeks of sharp rhetoric and military posturing that heightened fears of direct confrontation. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Omani capital to head Tehran’s delegation, while the US side is being led by […]

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