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Japan’s Would-Be First Female PM Sanae Takaichi Avoids Yasukuni Shrine Visit in Bid to Maintain Regional Harmony

Japan’s Would-Be First Female PM Sanae Takaichi Avoids Yasukuni Shrine Visit in Bid to Maintain Regional Harmony

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Japan’s political spotlight turned once again toward Sanae Takaichi, the new head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who strategically chose not to visit Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine today. The decision comes as she navigates intense political negotiations and a complex path toward becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, who took leadership of […]

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Pentagon Journalists Walk Out as New Press Restrictions Spark Outrage Over Transparency

Pentagon Journalists Walk Out as New Press Restrictions Spark Outrage Over Transparency

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In a rare act of defiance, dozens of seasoned journalists covering the U.S. Defense Department have packed up their offices inside the Pentagon and handed back their credentials. This mass walkout followed the enforcement of a controversial new press access policy that many argue threatens the very core of press freedom and transparency in the […]

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Trump Admits Authorising CIA Black Ops in Venezuela, Sparking Maduro Outrage

Trump Admits Authorising CIA Black Ops in Venezuela, Sparking Maduro Outrage

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In a stunning admission that reignited geopolitical tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had authorised covert CIA operations in Venezuela, drawing sharp condemnation from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The revelation comes amid years of strained relations between Washington and Caracas, with accusations, denials, and a growing climate of mistrust. Speaking on Wednesday, […]

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Trump Labels BRICS as an ‘Attack’ on the US Dollar

Trump Labels BRICS as an ‘Attack’ on the US Dollar

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In a fiery statement that has once again stirred global economic debate, US President Donald Trump described the BRICS alliance as an “attack” on the US dollar, asserting that his administration’s firm tariff threats caused several countries to back out of the group’s expansion plans. The BRICS bloc — comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South […]

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South Korean PM Calls for Strong Action Against Hate Toward Tourists Ahead of APEC Summit

South Korean PM Calls for Strong Action Against Hate Toward Tourists Ahead of APEC Summit

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As South Korea prepares to host the prestigious Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit later this month, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has urged for firm measures to counter any form of hate or discrimination directed at foreign visitors. Speaking during a public safety meeting alongside key ministers — including Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Interior Minister […]

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