Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region
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Japan seeks Southeast Asia sea lanes to avoid troubled waters in region

Japan is turning to five lesser-used straits in Southeast Asia as insurance against the next maritime shock, with plans to create detailed nautical charts for ships to navigate through these waters and bring vital goods to its economy. Tokyo would work with Indonesia and the Philippines to chart their respective straits, the foreign ministry told the Yomiuri newspaper, as it stepped up efforts to ...

Australia news live: vulnerable women and children warned to turn off concealed phones during national emergency alert test next week

Australia news live: vulnerable women and children warned to turn off concealed phones during national emergency alert test next week

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System update aims to deliver warnings in ‘a more timely manner’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Nation was a “racist party”. He said p...

US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says

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The United States’ war in Iran has ⁠cost US$37.5 billion so far, ⁠US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on ⁠Tuesday, an increase of nearly US$8 billion since the last public estimate. Hegseth told lawmakers at a hearing in Washington that the figure included certain aspects of the war as well as anticipated costs through September 30. It was unclear how the Pentagon arrived at ‌the US$37.5 billio...

Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister

Perth teenager charged with murdering his mother and attempting to kill sister

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Police found woman dead in Bentley home and seriously injured girl on nearby highwayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his mother with a knife and stabbed his little sister, who managed to flee to get help.The 16-year-old boy was charged on Wednesday wi...

Middle East crisis live: tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; US launches more strikes on Iran

Middle East crisis live: tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; US launches more strikes on Iran

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In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oilHouthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Isr...

イギリス 電気料金の付加価値税をゼロに 財源に懸念も

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イギリス政府は電気料金の付加価値税をことし10月からゼロに引き下げると明らかにしました。新たに就任したバーナム首相が掲げる生活費の負担軽減にさっそく取り組んだ形ですが、財源をめぐっては、与野党双方から懸念の声などが上がっています。

Australia news live: Perth boy, 16, charged with murder of mother and attempting to kill sister

Australia news live: Perth boy, 16, charged with murder of mother and attempting to kill sister

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Boy, 16, due to appear at Perth Children’s Court today. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Nation was a “racist party”. He said people who ...

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens

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President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplomatic contacts through mediators.

Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028 – US politics live

Trump announces new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028 – US politics live

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President says 100% tariff would be imposed on generic drugs made overseas after 1 August 2028 ‘for a one year period of time, and 200% thereafter’Sign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year...

Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds

Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds

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Defense secretary has asked Senate appropriations committee for nearly $88bn more to continue effortThe US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth told the Senate on Tuesday that the US-Israel war on Iran had cost $37.5bn so far, as he faced lawmakers furious over the conflict’s soaring price tag and the deaths last week of three American servicemembers.During an appearance before the Senate appropriation...

What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy

What’s at stake as Beijing beats global peers with first approval of novel therapy

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China’s drug regulator has for the first time approved a novel, globally trialled medicine ahead of authorities in the United States, Japan and Europe, marking a “historic breakthrough” as the country doubles down on biopharmaceuticals as one of its growth engines. The drug was filed for market approval in multiple countries, and “China was the first in the world to approve it”, Xu Xiaoqiang, head...

Tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’

Tankers carrying Saudi oil turned back after Houthi threats; Trump claims US will hit Iran nuclear storage facility ‘pretty soon’

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In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oilHouthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Isr...

Australia news live: Joyce sorry for ‘verbally assaulting’ dog Stella in live interview; Watt calls on Hanson to reveal Europe trip funding

Australia news live: Joyce sorry for ‘verbally assaulting’ dog Stella in live interview; Watt calls on Hanson to reveal Europe trip funding

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Minister for environment and water says One Nation leader ‘not on the side of working people’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, says the state’s Labor party is under threat from One Nation and “we’ve got to fight for those votes”.Appearing on ABC Radio National this morning, Minns was asked if One Nation wa...