Strait of Hormuz blockade resumed as U.S. military restarts interception of ships; Trump abandons 20% toll plan U.S. Central Command announced it would resume a Strait of Hormuz blockade, targeting …
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US Central Command launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sanctions waivers
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS launches strikes on Iran after attacks on three commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Central Command announced a series of strikes on Iran after Tehran reportedly attacked three …
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Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 basis points amid fuel-driven inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises rate 25 bps to rein in fuel-driven inflation Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25 bps on June 18, 2026 to curb fuel-driven inflation as price …
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Philippine Central Bank Raises Rate 25 Basis Points to Curb Fuel-Driven Inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank raises interest rate as inflation stays above target Philippine central bank raises interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, 2026, to curb inflation driven largely …
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Central banks forecast gold reserves will rise while dollar holdings decline
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCentral Banks Plan to Boost Gold Reserves as Dollar Holdings Fall, WGC Survey Finds World Gold Council survey finds 84% of central banks expect gold reserves to rise in five …
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Malaysia central bank governor warns Strait of Hormuz closure threatens Asian economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiStrait of Hormuz disruption fuels energy crisis and threatens Asian supply chains Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels an energy shock that raises industrial input, logistics and food costs, threatening growth …
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U.S. central bank independence threatened, former Fed vice chair warns amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCentral bank independence faces renewed pressure as global inflation returns Former Fed official warns central bank independence is at risk as the shift from deflation to inflation prompts monetary policy …
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Haneda Airport guide reveals best ways to reach central Tokyo
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraHaneda Airport to Tokyo: Updated practical guide to buses, trains and taxis Find the fastest, cheapest and most convenient ways to travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo, with estimated fares, …
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Philippine central bank raises rate 25 bps, signals more hikes amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: BSP raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation spreads Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25bps; Gov. Eli Remolona signals more hikes as inflation …
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Akita bear sighting in central Senshu Park prompts police warning to residents
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAkita bear sighting at Senshu Park raises safety concerns near homes and school Akita bear sighting in Senshu Park raises safety concerns near homes and an elementary school; police patrolling …