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

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

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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Trump Pulls Back Strike Threat Against Iran, Signals Possible Peace Deal Within Days

Trump Pulls Back Strike Threat Against Iran, Signals Possible Peace Deal Within Days

The possibility of a major breakthrough in the long-running tensions between the United States and Iran emerged after US President Donald Trump announced that he had withdrawn plans for additional military strikes and indicated that a peace agreement could be signed within the coming days. Speaking confidently about ongoing negotiations, Trump stated that discussions had […]

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US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

Beijing has expressed strong opposition after the United States moved to place several major Chinese technology firms on a blacklist over allegations of ties to the Chinese military, a decision that has further strained relations between the two global powers. The latest update from the US Department of Defense includes well-known companies such as Alibaba, […]

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India and US Trade Deal Nears Completion as Final Negotiations Enter Crucial Stage

India and US Trade Deal Nears Completion as Final Negotiations Enter Crucial Stage

India and the United States are moving closer to sealing a landmark trade agreement, with officials from both countries indicating that negotiations are nearly complete. According to India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, around 99 percent of the issues under discussion have already been resolved, signaling strong progress toward finalizing the first phase of the bilateral […]

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