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Prime Minister Mark Carney and several Canadian premiers have emphasized the importance of getting the best deal for Canada in the ongoing trade talks with the United States, even if it means surpassing the planned August 1 deadline. The leaders expressed concerns about the uncertainty of the trade dispute and
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his intention to study a tariff deal with the United States before making a decision on his resignation, amid mounting pressure to step down following a historic defeat of his ruling party in Sunday's election. The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior
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Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have heightened after a landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers, one of whom lost a leg, in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province. The incident has prompted the Thai government to close all crossings in northeastern Thailand and expel the Cambodian ambassador. The Thai
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The crisis in Gaza has continued to escalate, with Israeli soldiers shooting Palestinians near aid sites and U.N. convoys, highlighting the dire need for a power transition plan. For over a year and a half, experts have warned that Israel's failure to plan for a postwar power
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Britain is set to join the EU's €150bn Security Action for Europe project to enhance military spending across the continent, as part of a "reset" of bilateral relations. However, London will have to compensate Brussels for participating in the scheme, which aims to procure drones, missile
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed a new era of cooperation between Pakistan and China, prioritizing business-to-business ties as part of the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This historic mega-project is set to transform into a direct business powerhouse between Islamabad and Beijing, with a focus on
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Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, will be dining with ruling coalition MPs today, amid speculation over his behind-the-scenes influence in Thai politics. The meeting between Thaksin and coalition MPs comes as the government prepares for key legislative sessions, and critics claim the former PM's attendance
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito suffered a significant blow in Japan's upper house election, losing their majority as the far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the big winners. Sanseito secured 14 seats in the upper house, up from just one in
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Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Prime Minister, has declared his intention to continue leading the country after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Komeito, lost their majority in both houses of parliament for the first time. The LDP and Komeito emerged from Sunday's pivotal election
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has obtained a stay in the civil sexual assault suit filed against him in 2021 by former research officer Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. The Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali granted the stay due to special circumstances, pending Anwar'
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As the country's defence industry witnesses a significant push into overseas markets following a brief but fierce military assault on Pakistan, companies such as BrahMos and Raphe mPhibr are leveraging the market's potential. The "Make in India" initiative, aimed at boosting manufacturing by exporting
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The Japanese ruling coalition, led by embattled Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, suffered a major blow in Sunday's upper house elections, losing its majority in the House of Councillors. The Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito now have 122 seats, down from 141 before the election, and are
