Kem Sokha release draws cautious welcome as legal and political restrictions remain Kem Sokha release: royal pardon freed the former opposition leader from house arrest but five-year travel ban and …
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ECB chief economist Lane warns oil shock likely to push June inflation forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiECB rate outlook: Lane signals inflation revision and further tightening Philip Lane tells Nikkei the ECB will lift its June inflation forecast as oil shocks push prices, reinforcing a path …
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Indonesia faces looming stagflation as Kao boss warns of inflation pressures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKao Warns of "Vicious" Indonesia Stagflation as Rupiah Weakens and Costs Rise Kao warns of ‘vicious’ Indonesia stagflation as a weakening rupiah, import costs and geopolitical tensions squeeze consumer spending …
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Minamata Disease at 70 Kore-eda Warns of Corporate Collusion and Local Burden
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Trump weighs Taiwan call and potential arms sale as Beijing warns Washington
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTaiwan 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 …