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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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long-running tensions between the United States and Iran emerged after US President Donald Trump announced that he had withdrawn plans for additional military strikes and indicated that a peace agreement could be signed within the coming days.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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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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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN’s longstanding partnership with New Zealand, calling it a bond built on trust, mutual respect, and shared prosperity. The remarks came during a commemorative summit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation between ASEAN and New Zealand. Speaking at a luncheon […]
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After nearly five years, India and China have officially resumed direct flights, marking a significant step toward rebuilding relations between Asia’s two largest nations. The first IndiGo flight (6E1703) from Kolkata touched down in Guangzhou early this morning, symbolizing a cautious yet hopeful move toward normalization after the 2020 pandemic-induced suspension and border tensions that […]
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