Takaichi to meet Australian PM for energy security talks
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is expected to discuss energy security with her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on…
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is holding its benchmark interest rate steady. It is…
Crude oil prices surge on fears of prolonged Hormuz strait closure
WTI crude oil futures briefly topped 108 dollars per barrel in New York on Wednesday, reaching the highest…
New Zealand PM survives leadership vote
Embattled New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership vote six months out from election. He…
Zelenskyy strongly wary of US sanctions waiver for Russian crude oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed strong concern about the US relaxation of sanctions on Russian crude oil…
Japan Post to resume US mail service suspended over Trump tariffs
Japan Post says it will resume accepting some postal items bound for the United States after suspending the…
China unveils economic incentives for Taiwan after KMT leader’s visit
China has announced policies and measures that include economic incentives for Taiwan following a visit by the leader…
IMF, World Bank, WFP warn of higher food prices amid Middle East conflict
The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group and the World Food Programme have warned that the conflict…
Japan govt: Possible N. Korean ballistic missile falls outside EEZ
Defense officials in Japan say North Korea launched at least one possible ballistic missile on Wednesday at about…
Japan expects to secure necessary oil through early next year
NHK has learned that the Japanese government is confident it can secure crude oil imports for the month…
Tanker with crude oil arrives in Japan from Middle East
A tanker has arrived at an oil refinery in Japan from the Middle East. This comes as the…
Trump claims US negotiating with Iran, Tehran denies any talks
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States held talks with Iran over the weekend.…