Japan PM Takaichi Says Door Remains Open for China Communications
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of…
Tokyo Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Weakening Yen
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Social media bans should be for everyone
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Who’s who in Zohran Mamdani’s administration?
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NT government pulls funding for puberty blockers, gender-affirming hormones for children
Children in the Northern Territory will no longer have access to publicly funded puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones…
Trump administration crackdown on gender-affirming care targets hospitals
The Trump administration is making its most forceful attempt yet at restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth in…
Hochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill
After months of negotiations over a controversial measure that would permit doctors to help some terminally ill patients…
Trump made 2025 a tumultuous year for science
In just the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency, his administration embarked on making radical changes to…
Hassett Says Trump Can Offer Fed Advice But Won’t Set Its Action
National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett said he’d consider President Donald Trump’s policy opinions if picked to lead…
Alphabet Poised for Another Paper Gain as SpaceX Valuation Jumps
Alphabet Inc. is set to book another sizable paper gain after SpaceX completes a tender offer that effectively…
China to roll out incremental policies next year in response to evolving circumstances
An aerial view shows skyscraper clusters in Lujiazui, a cutting-edge financial center and bustling commercial district in Shanghai,…