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Japan PM Ishiba open to more stimulus but rules out sales tax cut

Speaking in parliament, Ishiba said the government "won't hesitate to take additional measures" to ease the pain on the economy from higher US tariffs

Did Macron hide cocaine on train to Ukraine? French media fact-checks claim

A viral video sparked claims that French President Emmanuel Macron hid a cocaine pouch during the Ukraine visit. The French media debunked the rumour, calling it an 'absurd conspiracy'

New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s; law possible by 2026

New Zealand proposes banning social media for under-16s by 2026 as Education Minister Erica Stanford leads policy review following similar moves by Australia and others

Trump's reshaping of higher education tests US' appeal for int'l students

American universities, home to many programmes at the top of their fields, have long appealed to students around the world hoping to pursue research and get a foothold in the US job market

'China, US agree to set up economic, trade consultation mechanism'

Earlier on Sunday, the US announced a trade deal with China in Geneva. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said there has been substantial progress between the nations

Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

Investors are also watching for developments in other flashpoints including clashes between India and Pakistan, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East

South Korea's presidential campaigns kick off with focus on ailing economy

Asia's fourth-largest economy will hold a snap presidential election on June 3 to choose Yoon Suk Yeol's successor after the conservative leader was ousted over his shock martial law order

'Gift, free of charge': Trump defends Air Force One jet deal with Qatar

Donald Trump defends a reported plan to use a Qatari Boeing 747 jet as temporary Air Force One while critics raise constitutional concerns over foreign government influence

Taiwan detects 36 Chinese airplanes, 8 naval vessels near its territory

MND said that of the 36 sorties, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zones)

1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus, SUV on Los Angeles area freeway

The preliminary investigation suggests that the SUV became disabled for unknown reasons in a lane and the tour bus then collided with the rear of the SUV

Markets to decide if 'substantial progress' enough after US-China talks

Early indicative prices in foreign exchange markets in Australia and Asia, showed both euro and yen edging lower against the US dollar

Donald Trump seeks to align US drug costs with cheapest ones abroad

The US government already negotiates prices for some of the highest-cost medicines used in Medicare health insurance under the Inflation Reduction Act

US-China trade talks to boost market sentiment in Asia, say strategists

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said the world's two biggest economies agreed to create a mechanism for further discussions

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 rocks Tibet, no casualties reported so far

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Toyota faces biggest hit from Trump tariffs among global automakers

The huge tariff hit reflects the company's decision to hold the line on sticker prices at US dealers and production volumes at its 11 American factories amid the start of bilateral trade negotiations

Trump's Ukraine peace push coming to a head as Zelenskyy challenges Putin

Following a weekend of hectic diplomacy, Zelenskyy said he will travel to Istanbul on May 15 where Putin has proposed direct negotiations between the two countries

Hamas agrees to free last living US hostage in Gaza, says Trump envoy

The announcement of the first hostage release since Israel shattered a ceasefire in March comes shortly before Trump visits the Middle East this week

No decision made on gifting Trump jet to use as Air Force One, says Qatar

The Qatari government acknowledged discussions between the two countries about the possible transfer of a plane to be used temporarily as Trump's Air Force One, but denied that the jet is being gifted

Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire, says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey

His comments came after US President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia's latest offer of holding direct talks in Turkey on Thursday

US, China make 'substantial progress' on deal to cut trade deficit

Bessent told reporters that details would be announced on Monday and that U.S. President Donald Trump was fully aware of the results of the "productive talks.''