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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

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India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 31 Years Amid Inflation Concerns

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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.0%, marking the highest level seen in more than three decades as policymakers work to contain growing inflationary pressures linked to the recent Middle East conflict. The 25-basis-point increase, announced on Tuesday, is the first rate hike since December and reflects the central […]

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Hormuz Strait Reopening Plan Faces Questions as Iran Signals Possible Maritime Service Charges

Hormuz Strait Reopening Plan Faces Questions as Iran Signals Possible Maritime Service Charges

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A newly signed preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran has raised fresh questions about the future of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf electronically signed a […]

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LRT3 Set to Open by Month-End as Anthony Loke Confirms Launch Date Announcement Soon

LRT3 Set to Open by Month-End as Anthony Loke Confirms Launch Date Announcement Soon

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After years of anticipation and several delays, Malaysians may finally be able to ride the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line before the end of this month. Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed that the much-awaited rail line is fully prepared for passenger operations, with the official launch date expected to be announced within the […]

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Britain Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s in Landmark Effort to Protect Children Online

Britain Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s in Landmark Effort to Protect Children Online

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Britain has unveiled plans for one of the most significant online safety reforms in the world, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing a proposed ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. The initiative is designed to create a safer online environment for young people while addressing growing concerns about the […]

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