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Japan’s Core Inflation Hits 28-Month High Due to Rice Price Surge
Tokyo: Japan’s core consumer inflation surged to a 28-month high of 3.7% year-on-year in May, driven by soaring rice prices, as revealed by official data.
China Acknowledges Lawful Navigation Rights in Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions
Tehran: China “respects” lawful navigation rights of all countries in the waters of the Taiwan Strait, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated after
Iran Appoints New IRGC Intelligence Chief Amid Tensions with Israel
Ankara: Iran has appointed Brig. Gen. Majid Khademi as the new head of the intelligence organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This move
Norway Backs NATO’s 5% Defense Spending Goal
Oslo: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has expressed Norway’s support for NATO’s proposed 5% target for defense spending.
According to Anadolu Agency, Store
Putin Voices Concern Over Threat of World War III Amid Rising Global Tensions
St. Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed concern about the growing threat of a third world war, pointing to the escalating conflicts in
Ex-Iranian Foreign Minister Criticizes X Over Account Restrictions and Verification Removal
Tehran: Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the social media platform X on Thursday for imposing restrictions on his personal account, in addition
South Korean Stocks Surpass 3,000 Points Following Major Debt Relief Initiative
Seoul: The South Korean stock index surged past the 3,000-point mark on Friday, marking the first occurrence in over three years, as the government announced