Anthropic expands Claude Mythos access amid U.S. government scrutiny Anthropic plans wider international access to Claude Mythos, including Japan, as U.S. officials scrutinize the model for safety and national-security risks. …
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Japan seeks new ties with Southeast Asia as economic pull wanes
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s regional diplomacy pivots as Prime Minister Takaichi courts Indonesia with cultural outreach Japan’s regional diplomacy pivots after a March 31 summit with Indonesia’s President Prabowo, as Prime Minister Sanae …
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Uzbekistan Bans Cash for Key Purchases, Seeks to Digitize $41 Billion Shadow Economy
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUzbekistan cash ban aims to pull $41bn shadow economy into digital payments, but hurdles remain Uzbekistan cash ban announced in April 2026 targets key purchases to expand digital payments and …
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FAA Seeks $10 Billion from Congress to Modernize Air Traffic Control
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoU.S. Secretary Seeks $10 Billion for Air Traffic Control Modernization U.S. Transportation Secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control modernization to fix outages, upgrade software and rebuild FAA infrastructure …
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Iran delegation to attend Islamabad peace talks as mediator seeks ceasefire extension
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran Delegation to Attend Islamabad Talks Despite U.S. Naval Blockade Objection Iran will send a delegation to the Islamabad talks on April 21, 2026, as mediators press for a ceasefire …
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Geelong refinery fire disrupts southeastern gasoline supply as Albanese seeks Asian imports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGeelong refinery fire deepens petrol shortages as Canberra seeks emergency imports Geelong refinery fire halts output at Viva Energy’s Geelong plant, worsening petrol supply in southeast Australia as Canberra seeks …