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A South Korean shipping firm has reportedly built a significant share of the global tanker market, with involvement from a notably wealthy investor. Details…
Strong winds and heavy rain have disrupted operations in Wellington, with flights canceled at Wellington Airport, evacuations reported, and power outages affecting parts of…
A Melbourne-focused news brief notes that Melbourne, Australia is today covered by local outlets such as 9News, 7News, and News.com.au across politics, crime, traffic,…
North Korea warned of a “terrible response” if drone incursions from South Korea continue, after Seoul expressed regret over an alleged cross-border drone incident…
New Zealand’s net migration has slowed to its lowest level in more than a decade outside of pandemic years, as arrivals cooled and residents…
South Korea's intelligence agency reportedly told lawmakers that Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter, described as Kim Ju Ae, as North Korea's heir.…
Solarvest, Malaysia's largest solar company, is reported to expand its generation capacity in the near term as part of a broader push to deploy…
Markets appeared to calm after Japan’s election, with stock indices rallying on the news of Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory and a two-thirds parliamentary majority.…
New Zealand has shortlisted proposals from contractors to build the country’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility, as part of efforts to bolster…
Early indicators suggest the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Sanae Takaichi, could widen its lead in the February 8, 2026 election, with surveys…
Thailand heads into a general election accompanied by a referendum on the constitution. Coverage highlights campaign activity, potential shifts in economic policy, and the…
Japan heads to a snap parliamentary election as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a direct mandate to support her government’s economic and investment agenda.…
Japan heads to a snap election as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to validate her leadership and the ruling LDP faces voters amid electoral…
All major iron ore ports in Australia’s west coast region are reported as shut or at risk as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches, with authorities…
As Japan heads toward the Feb. 8 election, observers consider how Prime Minister Takaichi’s spending-and-tax relief plan could influence voter sentiment. A set of…