Taiwan tensions rise after Trump signals possible call with President Lai, Beijing demands Washington honor week-old ‘understanding’ Beijing warns Washington to respect a week-old "understanding" after President Trump’s China visit, …
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Trump Signals Renewed Iran Attack, Says “Time Is Running Out” Trump warned on May 17 that ‘time is running out’ for Iran, threatening renewed attacks as talks stall and the …
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Japanese Embassy warns nationals over social media posts alleging child exploitation in Jakarta
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese Embassy Warns After Japanese-Language Posts Allude to Child Sexual Exploitation in Indonesia Japanese Embassy in Indonesia warns nationals after Japanese posts alluded to child sexual exploitation; Jakarta police and …
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Trump Visit to China: Xi Warns Taiwan Policy Could Lead to Conflict as Leaders Discuss Trade and Iran During President Trump’s visit to China, Xi Jinping warned mishandling Taiwan could …
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Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Xi Issues Taiwan Warning as Leaders Pledge to Reset U.S.-China Relations At the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing on May 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered …
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns against excessive currency volatility after yen intervention
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiScott Bessent Meets Prime Minister Takaichi in Tokyo After Yen Intervention; Talks Cover JGB Yields and BOJ Policy US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo …
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Tech supply chain warns helium shortages will prolong price and production disruptions
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHelium shortages push up prices and threaten Asia tech supply chain Helium shortages and scarce industrial solvents are driving price spikes and production risks across Asia’s tech supply chain amid …
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Philippine rice output could halve amid El Nino, Agriculture Department warns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine rice output at risk as farmers face fertilizer, fuel and El Niño pressures Philippine rice output could fall sharply this year as rising fertilizer and energy costs compound the …
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Vietnam indispensable to Japan’s economy, ABeam warns of AI and rising costs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiABeam: AI, Costs and Visas Threaten Vietnam’s Role in Japan’s Economy ABeam Consulting warns rising costs, visa hurdles and AI could undermine Vietnam’s role in Japan’s economy, despite Vietnamese workers’ …
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US Military Warns Munitions Depleted After Iran Strikes, Recovery Years Away
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoUS military ammunition depleted after Iran campaign, analysts warn of multi-year recovery US military ammunition stocks were heavily used in the Iran campaign, depleting key missile inventories; analysts warn some …