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Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks: Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/yen-bojs-rate-policy-may-remain-focus-japan-us-trade-talks-2025-04-25/
Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane: Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, with whom President Donald Trump is reported ...
reuters.com/business/former-fed-governor-warsh-says-us-central-bank-should-change-its-ways-2025-04-25/
China’s First 2+2 with Indonesia: A Symbolic Shift in Diplomatic Strategy: China has traditionally avoided this strategic format, long considered a Western ...
thediplomat.com/2025/04/chinas-first-22-with-indonesia-a-symbolic-shift-in-diplomatic-strategy/
Femi Fani-Kayode attacks Plateau governor over Israeli envoy visit: The governor has responded by dismissing Mr Fani-Kayode's criticism as ...
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Key Facts: Controversy Over Israeli Ambassador's Visit
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: premiumtimesng.com
- The Governor of Plateau, Caleb Mutfwang, rejected Femi Fani-Kayode's attacks regarding his hosting of the Israeli Ambassador.
- Fani-Kayode criticized the visit as a grave mistake, alleging ties between the ambassador and terrorism in Nigeria.
- Mutfwang clarified that the visit focused on agriculture, technology, and medicine, rather than ideology.
- He emphasized that Israel's innovative solutions are crucial for addressing poverty and food insecurity in Plateau.
"Receiving the emissary of an insensitive & callous beast, a bloodthirsty tyrant, a feral psychopath & a delusional megalomaniac like Bibi Netanyahu & showering accolades on him is an insult to the martyred women & children of Gaza & a big slap on the face of those that are fighting Israeli occupation in Palestine."— Femi Fani-Kayode on the visit of the Israeli ambassador.
Prabowo treads carefully on retired generals' demands: Prabowo treads carefully on retired generals' demands - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/04/26/prabowo-treads-carefully-on-retired-generals-demands.html
Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for two years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/04/26/japan-man-hides-dads-body-in-wardrobe-for-two-years-to-avoid-funeral-costs-faces-fraud-probe
At least 11 killed in suspected RSF drone attack on Sudan displacement camp: Local governor says the attack knocked out a nearby power station for the fourth ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/26/at-least-11-killed-in-suspected-rsf-drone-strike-on-sudan-displacement-camp
Japan is a test case for Trump's tariff deals. But talks may be tortuous.: When Tokyo's top trade negotiator met U.S. President Donald Trump for tariff talks at ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/japan-is-test-case-trumps-tariff-deals-talks-may-be-tortuous-2025-04-25/
Key Facts: Japan's Concerns After Trade Talks With Trump
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thediplomat.com
- The negotiations between Japan and the U.S. under the Trump administration reveal that even close allies are not secure.
- Despite Japan being a strategic partner, the Trump administration has approached talks with a hostile stance.
- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba expressed concerns over U.S. attempts to link trade discussions with defense issues.
- The incoherent and often contradictory policies of the Trump administration may jeopardize long-term geopolitical relationships in the region.
"In many cases, the friend is worse than the foe in terms of trade."— Donald Trump, while announcing his 'reciprocal tariffs' regime.
Kavya Maran fumes in disbelief as Kamindu Mendis swings and misses golden free-hit chance in SRH’s win over CSK
hindustantimes.com/cricket/kavya-maran-fumes-in-disbelief-as-kamindu-mendis-swings-and-misses-golden-free-hit-chance-in-srh-s-win-over-csk-101745629535784.html
Indonesia wants 'fair and square' trade in US tariff talks: Indonesia wants 'fair and square' trade in US tariff talks - Regulations - The ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2025/04/25/indonesia-wants-fair-and-square-trade-in-us-tariff-talks.html
2025 Cicada Brood Is Smaller but Just as Noisy. Here's How to Survive the Swarm: Prepare for the noise and nuisance of the upcoming cicada invasion.
cnet.com/home/2025-cicada-brood-is-smaller-but-just-as-noisy-heres-how-to-survive-the-swarm/
Muslim Man Murdered, Stabbed Over 40 Times in Mosque in France: An unidentified man killed a Muslim man, stabbing him on Friday morning in a mosque located in La ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2025/04/193868/muslim-man-murdered-stabbed-over-40-times-in-mosque-in-france/
Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
twincities.com/2025/04/25/trump-tariffs-nervous-economy/
PEP.ph 18h
Like her predecessors, Fyang hopes to leverage her victory as a launchpad for a fruitful showbiz career.
Read the full story here: Who is Sofia "Fyang" Smith?
Manila Bulletin 22h
'Sila yung pinaka-quailfied': Alyansa bets ask voters to carry Abalos, Tolentino into 'Magic 12'
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PEP.ph 2h
Klarisse's partner slams basher's below-the-belt comment: Trina to netizen: "WALA KANG KARAPATAN IDAMAY SI TITO AT TITA!"
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Two killed, eight wounded in Russian attack on Ukraine : Two people were killed and eight more were wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of ...
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Klum's most difficult decision so far - | "GNTM": Will Heidi send her personal favorite home?
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Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing in US-China tensions
reuters.com/world/middle-east/dollar-drifts-higher-end-volatile-week-trump-backflips-2025-04-25/
Bianca Gonzalez pumalag sa netizen na minura si Kuya dahil kay Shuvee Etrata: Bianca Gonzalez pumalag sa netizen na minura si Kuya dahil kay Shuvee Etrata - ...
balita.mb.com.ph/2025/04/26/bianca-gonzalez-pumalag-sa-netizen-na-minura-si-kuya-dahil-kay-shuvee-etrata/
Shaping of policies does not have to be adversarial, says PAP’s Henry Kwek: The PAP candidate for Kebun Baru, was responding to PSP's comment that more ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/shaping-of-policies-does-not-have-to-be-adversarial-says-paps-henry-kwek
DAP stirring pot of racial disharmony, Sanusi claims : AYER KUNING | Kedah MB says Harapan party should be removed from political scene.
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India accused Pakistan of orchestrating a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which left 26 tourists dead, prompting New Delhi to downgrade diplomatic ... Show more
At the Osaka World Expo, Singapore invites visitors to dream of a better future: The formal launch of the Singapore pavilion marks 59 years of diplomatic ties ...
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Bayer Annual General Meeting: Bayer shareholders demand value increase by 2026: At the DAX company's shareholders' meeting, everything revolves around ...
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Jalen Milroe drafted by Seahawks in Round 3: Alabama QB taken before Shedeur Sanders in 2025 NFL Draft
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We are not playing on sentiments in the community, PSP's Leong Mun Wai fires back at PAP's Desmond Lee
asiaone.com/singapore/we-are-not-playing-sentiments-psp-leong-mun-wai-fires-back-pap-desmond-lee
Japan’s Rice Is So Expensive, It’s Willing to Eat South Korea’s: Japanese consumers embraced Korean rice for the first time in 35 years, finding it more familiar ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/asia/japan-south-korea-rice.html
Key Facts: Japan Embraces Korean Rice After Decades of Hesitation
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Japanese consumers have embraced Korean rice for the first time in 35 years, finding it more familiar.
- Faced with high prices, a small quantity of Korean rice was quickly sold out in Japan.
- This shift signifies a major change, as Japanese imports of foreign rice have been historically unpopular.
- The government is addressing a 200,000-ton rice shortage by utilizing emergency reserves, while prices remain elevated.
Japanese rice itself is so delicious that people haven’t had the confidence to eat foreign rice.— Park Jaehyun, a South Korean rice sommelier who is certified in Japan.
#GE2025 : Thinking of attending an election rally tomorrow night? There will be 9 for you to choose from.
Food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia's free school meals
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PAP has 'lost its way', say Tan Cheng Bock and Leong Mun Wai in PSP's first GE2025 rally
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Japan wage growth expected to slow amid Trump tariffs: TOKYO -- Risks of a sharp decline in earnings is threatening Japan's wage growth as the U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Work/Japan-wage-growth-expected-to-slow-amid-Trump-tariffs
The Panchen Lama’s abduction illustrates the sensitivity of Chinese authorities to other prominent religious figures amid their effort to control Tibetans by ... Show more
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 8, injure at least 22 over past day: Ukrainian forces downed 41 out of the 103 Shahed-type drones and other drones ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-against-ukraine-kill-8-injure-at-least-22-over-past-day/
sabcnews.com Apr 24
BREAKING NEWS | Stage 2 load shedding has been implemented and will remain in place until 5am tomorrow.
Manila Bulletin Apr 25
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LOOK: PBB Gen 11 Big Winner and social media influencer Sofia "Fyang" Smith has graduated from senior high school on ... Show more
Kg Sg Baru residents to protest if govt fails to initiate land inquiry: The Kampung Sungai Baru Residents’ Rights Committee has submitted seven demands to the ...
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CNA Apr 25
Netflix's Bullet Train Explosion puts Shinkansen at heart of high-speed Japanese thriller with a ticking bomb
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Manila Bulletin Apr 25
Manila mayoral bet Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Thursday, April 24, said that he answers first to the residents of Manila before anyone else ... Show more
WATCH: Eng Harrison Mutikanga, CEO of Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), has informed IGG Beti Kamya that Isimba Dam is at risk of further ... Show more
With President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru scheduled to discuss regional maritime security, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary ... Show more
CNA 22h
GE2025: PPP's political broadcast asks Singaporeans to choose leaders ‘willing to face tough issues head on’
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-ppp-vere-nathan-party-broadcast-5086176
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Nigeria has more poor people than China, Indonesia, Vietnam combined – Peter Obi: The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections ...
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State Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye (2nd left), shakes hands with NUP National Mobiliser Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu ... Show more
'No gov't help': Pope's Argentine nephew sponsored to travel to funeral | ABS-CBN News
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German beer sales down at home and abroad: Germany's famous beer brands appear to be losing popularity in other countries. However ...
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Thursday is Portland’s warmest day this week with highs near 80: A system that was to bring rain on the weekend has shifted south and will now leave the metro ...
oregonlive.com/weather/2025/04/thursday-is-portlands-warmest-day-this-week-with-highs-near-80.html
Manila Bulletin Apr 24
Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos has gained the coveted endorsement of former Vice President Leni Robredo just over two ... Show more
Abalos gains Robredo's endorsement as polls near
Abalos gains Robredo's endorsement as polls near
Teaching Gandhi in a Texas Detention Center: A visit to the ICE facility housing the Georgetown postdoctoral fellow Badar Khan Suri, whose case parallels those ...
newlinesmag.com/first-person/teaching-gandhi-in-a-texas-detention-center/
U.S. Marine suspected of raping woman at Okinawa base: A U.S. Marine in his 20s is facing criminal charges including allegedly raping a woman last month in a ...
japantoday.com/category/crime/u.s.-marine-suspected-of-raping-woman-at-okinawa-base
A 25-year-old man died after his car crashed into a large road sign at KM53.4 Jalan Dengkil-Kota Warisan in Sepang on Thursday (April 24) morning ... Show more
Print Media emerges as digital detox among younger people, says UK media advisor
`Shop with Watsons` campaign ends as IT analyst walks away with new LBS home | TheStarTV.com
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Print Media emerges as digital detox among younger people, says UK media advisor
`Shop with Watsons` campaign ends as IT analyst walks away with new LBS home | TheStarTV.com
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China ‘big stomach’ eater devours expensive seafood buffet in Japan, slammed for being cheap
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/04/24/china-big-stomach-eater-devours-expensive-seafood-buffet-in-japan-slammed-for-being-cheap
Oman Observer Apr 24
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman received His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab ... Show more
Ringgit opens easier as market anticipates softer US tariff stance: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/24/ringgit-opens-easier-as-market-anticipates-softer-us-tariff-stance
Qatar hires Bernard Kerik, former New York police chief as lobbyist: Bernard Kerik, a close ally of Rudy Guiliani, who was recently pardoned by U.S ...
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yenisafak.com Apr 24
Bare-chested devotees hurled flaming palm fronds at each other during Mangaluru's Agni Keli ritual, a fiery tribute to Goddess Durga ... Show more
Kamuli residents oppose construction of public toilet in mayor's gardens: Kamuli Municipality Town Clerk, Mr Stanslus Mangasa, insisted that the project ...
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