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Bessent to Attend Osaka World Expo Amidst U.S.-Japan Tariff Tensions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will visit Osaka's World Expo on July 19, leading a presidential delegation amid President Trump's intensified pressure on Japan during tariff negotiations.

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Snap Canadian Election Amidst US Tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for snap elections on April 28th, amidst economic tensions with the US and pressure from President Trump, leading to a tight race between Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.

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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Steady at 35.7%, Tariff Concerns High

A Kyodo News survey reveals Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's Cabinet approval rating is 35.7 percent, with 84.3 percent of respondents expressing concern over U.S. tariffs' impact on the Japanese economy.

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Blinken's Asia-Europe Trip Amidst Regional Tensions

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on a trip to South Korea, Japan, and France from Sunday, aiming to fortify US cooperation within the Indo-Pacific strategy while addressing the political instability in South Korea and discussing developments in the Middle East and European security.

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Japan Inflation Rises, Record Budget Approved Amidst Nissan-Honda Merger Talks

Japan's Tokyo inflation hit 3% in November, exceeding expectations; a new record budget of $732 billion was approved, while bond issuance is restricted; Nissan and Honda are in merger talks.

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Dutch Parliament to Vote on Revised Budget, Partially Reversing Education Cuts

The Dutch parliament votes today on the government's budget plans, which include a €748 million reversal of education cuts following a compromise with opposition parties. This involves reducing funding for the Ministry of Health (€215 million) and administrative costs.

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Japan, U.S. Hold Second Round of Tariff Talks

Japan and the U.S. commenced their second round of tariff negotiations on Thursday, focusing on increasing American agricultural imports to Japan, aiming to reduce trade barriers and potentially improve bilateral relations.

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India to Lower Tariffs to Boost US Exports, Reduce China Dependence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Washington to discuss trade with President Trump; India will lower tariffs on at least a dozen sectors, including electronics and medical devices, to boost US exports and reduce dependence on China, while also proposing increased energy and arms import...

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Albanese Criticizes Beach Cabana Reservation as Breach of Egalitarian Society

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized beachgoers using cabanas to reserve space on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, calling it a breach of Australia's egalitarian society, sparking a debate on equitable access to public spaces.

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Asian Markets Mixed After US Stock Drop, Deadly Plane Crash

Asian markets showed mixed results Monday, with South Korea's Kospi rising 0.6% despite a deadly plane crash killing 179, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%; US futures were lower, and oil prices were little changed; political turmoil continues in South Korea with a warrant requested for the impeach...

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Australia Faces Housing Crisis, Wrongful Conviction, and Mining Export Plunge

Australia faces a housing crisis exemplified by Bright, Victoria, where 100 properties are for sale but only two are for rent; a 14-year-old with a severe intellectual disability was wrongly convicted; mining exports are set to plunge over $100 billion in the next four years.

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"Dutch Court to Rule on IS Case, Housing Summit Planned"

"A Dutch court will rule today on IS member Hasna A., accused of enslaving two Yazidi women, while a housing summit in Nieuwegein aims to boost housing construction. Also, South Korean authorities are investigating President Yoon's office, and wildfires threaten Malibu."

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