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Japan's inflation has been above target for over 3 years, but where is the BOJ?
"The BOJ faces a tough, narrow path ahead," says Frederic Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:
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Four ways to degrade Orbรกn's EU veto
Trade law, national law, border security, and forced toilet breaks: The EU has legal and political ways to break Hungary's veto.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Can Malaysia Avoid Becoming a Loophole in the Global AI Ecosystem?
The rapid expansion of Malaysia's data center capacity has far outpaced the government's ability to regulate it.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Europe must wake up amid 'very complicated' relations with the U.S., former Italy PM says
Renzi's comments to CNBC come after Trump said the EU was "not going to be able to help" bring an end to the Israel-Iran conflict.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Greece is one of NATO's top defense spenders. Here's why
Greece has consistently been one of NATO's top defense spenders, with its tense relationship with Turkey being a key factor in this policy.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Hot mics, faux pas and protests: the colourful language of our world leaders โ video
'They donโt know what the fuck theyโre doing,' Donald Trump said after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was breached on Tuesday. But the US president is not the first politician to swear on camera. From George Bush caught on a hot mic to profanity as protest, we look back at how the world's political leaders have resorted to swearing to express themselves Continue reading...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Wild swings in the oil price make the Reserve Bankโs job harder
Turmoil in markets has added another layer of complexity to the outlook for interest rates.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Election flows reveal nearly 90% of Greens preferenced Labor ahead of Coalition
While the lionโs share of Greens preferences went to Labor, 75% of One Nation put Coalition ahead.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Over 100 Displaced in Stellenbosch Informal Settlement Fire - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2025
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Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:China to Receive Foreign Students from Harvard after Trumpโs Attempted Ban on Foreign Admissions
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology announced the acceptance of several foreign students from Harvard, out of 200 global inquiries.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Whatโs the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating?
Disordered eating doesnโt always lead to an eating disorder. But these behaviours โ especially dieting โ can be the first sign.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:After outcry from tribes, federal agency scales back tribal school choice plan
Days after taking office, President Donald Trump stunned tribal nations when he signed an executive order mandating the expansion of school choice to Indian Country by this fall. The presidentโs Jan. 29 order led to an outcry from tribal members, including parents and educators, who feared the proposal would harm tribal schools that in many [โฆ] The post After outcry from tribes, federal agency scales back tribal school...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Australiaโs native bees struggled after the Black Summer fires โ but a world-first solution brought them buzzing back
A researcher left 1,000 artificial bee nests in a forest devastated by bushfire โฆ and then began an anxious wait.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Sexcam industry recruited us while we were schoolgirls, say models
A Colombian woman describes how she was recruited for sexcam work at 17 and encouraged to livestream from school.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs?
Advocates are concerned about the fate of half a million animals which face the threat of euthanasia.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Joh: The Last King of Queensland captures Bjelke-Petersenโs political persona โ but omits key details of the story
Directed by Kriv Stenders, using reenactments, archival footage and contemporary interviews, the film portrays Bjelke-Petersen as a complex and polarising figure.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Joh: Last King of Queensland captures Bjelke-Petersenโs political persona โ but omits key details of the story
Directed by Kriv Stenders, using reenactments, archival footage and contemporary interviews, the film portrays Bjelke-Petersen as a complex and polarising figure.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Madleen Freedom Flotilla: A Defiant Mission Against Israelโs Blockade of Gaza
A Voyage of Defiance In the early days of June 2024, a modest sailboat namedMadleenset sail from Sicily toward Gaza, carrying not just humanitarian aid but a powerful message of resistance. On board were prominent figures like French-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan and climate activist Greta Thunberg, along with a crew of international activists determined to [โฆ]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Australian journalist wins unfair dismissal case over Gaza post
The judge found the ABC did not give Antoinette Lattouf a chance to defend herself before she was fired.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Haiti: Displacement Hits Record as Security Efforts Fall Short
Children live in makeshift sites as growing insecurity, particularly in the capital, is forcing families to flee their former shelters in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on April 16, 2025. 2025 Guerinault Louis/Anadolu via Getty Images (Washington, DC) โ One year sincedeployment of the first personnel of theUnited Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission toHaiti, violence and human rights abuses continue...
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:The Dawn of Dignity: A Historic ILO Convention Reshapes the Future of Work for Platform Workers
For far too long, the narrative surrounding the gig economy has been one of โinnovationโ and โdisruption,โ often at the expense of human dignity and fundamental labor rights. Companies like Uber and Rappi, while undeniably transforming the way we access services, have simultaneously carved out a risky new frontier where millions of workers are stripped [โฆ]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Thailandโs Bhumjaithai Party Seeks Vote of No-confidence in PM After Cambodia Leak
The party withdrew from Paetongtarn Shinawatra's coalition last week over the Thai leader's handling of an intensifying border dispute.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Assumes Presidency of OFID Ministerial Council: Opportunities and Challenges in a Key Geopolitical Context
Geopolitical Context On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Venezuela was appointed as the new president of the Ministerial Council of the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) for the 2025-2026 period, marking a milestone in its participation within this multilateral organization. The announcement was made during the 46th Ministerial Council Meeting in Vienna, attended by Venezuelaโs [โฆ]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Antoinette Lattoufโs unfair dismissal win shows ABC must be more courageous in defending its journalists
The way the case was handled has done substantial damage to the ABCโs reputation, not just for impartiality but for its capacity to stand up for its staff.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:China doubles down on promoting yuan as confidence in U.S. dollar takes a beating
From expanding investment channels to building digital infrastructure, Beijing has been laying the groundwork to promote international use of its currency.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Planned presentation to U.S. vaccine advisory panel cited a study that doesn't exist
A report on the use of the preservative thimerosal in vaccines slated to be presented Thursday to the scientific committee that advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines cites a study that does not exist, according to the scientist listed as the study's co-author.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Why Chinaโs sitting on the Iran war sidelines
On a visit to Shanghai some years ago, I asked a leading Chinese strategist how Beijing would view a war between the US and Iran, which even back then seemed a high probability. I thought he would opine on how higher oil prices could threaten Chinese manufacturing. Instead, he shocked me by explaining that China [โฆ] The post Why Chinaโs sitting on the Iran war sidelines appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Nicaragua Salutes Venezuela on 204th Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo: A Shared Legacy of Sovereignty and Resistance
On the 204th anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo, Nicaragua honors Venezuelaโs historic victory as a symbol of freedom, independence, and Latin American unity, reaffirming the brotherhood between the two nations. Related: Venezuelaโs President Maduro Declares Carabobo Victory a Triumph for All America, Reaffirms Anti-Imperialist Legacy On June 24, 2025, the Government of Reconciliation and [โฆ]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:At 23, he quit his accounting job to start an eBay businessโtoday, his company brings in $167 million a year
Gurmer Chopra was months into his first job out of college when he decided to quit and went all-in on his eBay business with his brother. Now, the company brings in millions a year.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Japanese prime ministerโs abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US
Japan has been under pressure from the US on tariffs and defence spending. And the new prime minister is under pressure domestically to hold firm with Trump.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:US strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear programme, says intelligence assessment
The White House called the initial damage evaluation on Iran's uranium stockpile "flat-out wrong".
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Why have athletes stopped โtaking a kneeโ?
Few athletes are still kneeling to protest racial injustice. Does this mean athletes have become indifferent or is there another explanation?
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:Bats get fat to survive hard times. But climate change is threatening their survival strategy
If batsโ way of living falters, entire food webs could feel the effects.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:More people buying electric cars and heat pumps than ever before
But the Climate Change Committee warns there's still a long way to go for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source:US Airstrikes on Iranโs Nuclear Facilities Fail to Achieve Expected Results, Intelligence Reveals
Despite White House claims of โtotal annihilation,โ leaked US intelligence shows Iranโs nuclear program suffered only a minor delay after recent bombings by Washington and Tel Aviv. Related: Iran Declares Political and Military Victory Over Israel In a stark contrast to the triumphant rhetoric from the White House, leaked intelligence reports reveal that the recent [โฆ]
Published on: June 25, 2025 | Source: