Japan and NATO agree on new partnership programme at NATO Vilnius summit
By Sakura Murakami and Kentaro Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he welcomed that…
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US says it no longer deems Donald Trump immune from E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Donald Trump suffered a legal defeat on Tuesday as the U.S. government reversed its…
Australia central bank chief has ‘open mind’ about future tightening
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s top central banker said on Wednesday he is confident higher interest rates are working…
ASEAN ministers call for unity in tackling Myanmar conflict
By Kate Lamb and Stanley Widianto JAKARTA (Reuters) -ASEAN foreign ministers on Wednesday called for regional unity in addressing an…
Analysis-A wasted opportunity? Italy’s EU funds bonanza hits the rocks
By Valentina Za, Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME/MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s hopes of transforming its economy with billions of…
Russia’s Lavrov: Ukraine conflict will not end until West drops plans defeat Moscow
(Reuters) -The armed confrontation in Ukraine will continue until the West gives up plans to dominate and defeat Moscow, Russian…
Trial starts for Korean chip exec accused of stealing Samsung secrets for China factory
By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SUWON, South Korea (Reuters) – The trial of a South Korean chip executive accused…
US, Japan, South Korea hold rare military meeting as North Korea launches missile
By Idrees Ali CAMP SMITH, Hawaii (Reuters) – The United States’ top general met his South Korean and Japanese counterparts…
South Korea, Japan leaders to meet; Fukushima radioactive water, North Korea missile launch focus
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday…
Australia cabinet will soon decide on next RBA governor – treasurer
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday the cabinet would meet soon to decide…