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Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila, prosecutors stress accountability Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins July 6, 2026, as prosecutors say the case is about public accountability, with charges ranging …

State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank underscores strains in China’s regional banking sector State-directed takeover of Wuhan Z‑Bank on July 3, 2026 by China’s financial regulator highlights pressure on small private …

Bangladesh power outages surge amid heat wave as delayed payments and technical faults strain grid Power outages in Bangladesh intensify during an extreme heat wave, driven by late government payments …

Chinese submarine missile launch draws regional concern as Japan, Australia and New Zealand seek answers Chinese submarine missile launch into the Pacific prompts protests from Japan, Australia and New Zealand, …

China Q2 growth seen slowing to 4.6% as property slump and energy shocks weigh Surveyed economists expect China Q2 growth to decelerate to about 4.6% from 5% in Q1, hit …

Young Japanese scale back spending and pour savings into NISA accounts amid FOMO and inflation Young savers cut discretionary spending to fund NISA investments, driving a near 50% share of …

Taiwan tensions escalate as Beijing widens maritime and political pressure China’s stepped-up maritime, diplomatic and legal measures are squeezing Taipei’s strategic options, observers say, as Taiwan tensions deepen across the …

India sugar industry pivots to ethanol amid climate stress and export squeeze India sugar industry pivots to ethanol as biofuel policy and climate-driven shortfalls shrink exportable sugar, forcing mills to …

Turkey Emerges as a Major Turkish Arms Supplier as NATO Summit Shifts Spotlight to Ankara Ankara’s rise as a Turkish arms supplier is on display at this year’s NATO Summit …