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Japan's Takaichi emerges buoyed from Trump summit

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was wary that Trump might repeat his call for Japanese military support in the Middle East, but the summit instead focused on trade, investment and deeper economic cooperation.

More families in Southeast Asia sinking into debt

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Across Southeast Asia, households are taking on debt just to cover basic needs. Analysts warn that the region's growing dependence on borrowing risks triggering wider financial stress and long term economic harm.

Iran war exposes BRICS fault lines

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As the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran widens, BRICS countries face mounting pressure to respond — but internal rifts and competing interests have put the bloc's limitations on full display.

Will Poland make health education compulsory or not?

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The Polish government's decision to introduce voluntary health education at schools last fall caused uproar. Supporters say the subject prepares young people for life, but conservatives fear it will "corrupt" children.

Pete Hegseth: Who is Trump's Secretary of War?

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While he considers himself a Christian patriot, critics view Pete Hegseth as a far-right agitator. For Donald Trump, the former soldier and television commentator is, above all, a loyal Secretary of War.