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What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?

The big loss throws the nation's politics into turmoil, and will make it difficult for Ishiba to push through the changes

UK may revive China trade talks. What caused the years-long freeze?

The UK froze ministerial-level dialogues, including the Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meetings, over human rights and security concerns

Petition seeking ban on deposed B'desh PM Hasina's Awami League withdrawn

In response to their inclusion in the petition, the LDP demanded an apology from the petitioners

Polio vaccinators attacked, held hostage in 2 separate incidents in Pak

The attack on polio vaccinators came a day after Pakistan on Monday started its third nationwide polio campaign

China power demand growing faster than expected: Industry association

However, the CEC said power demand growth would slow to 5% during the fourth quarter because of a high base effect in the year-ago period

Israel approves two bills that may halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza

The agency is the major distributor of aid in Gaza and provides education, health and other basic services to millions of Palestinian refugees

Senior US diplomat arrives in Taiwan as officials downplay Trump's comments

Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei told reporters he respected the remarks of "international friends"

Lufthansa reports 9% decline in Q3 profit as core brand struggles

The third quarter, which includes the busy summer months for travellers, is usually the strongest for European airlines. But rising costs, unpredictability tied to the crisis in the Middle East

Boeing to raise up to $24.3 bn to shore up finances, stave off downgrade

S&P warned of a ratings downgrade if Boeing's cash balance fell below a $10 billion target or if the company had to increase leverage to meet debt maturities

Ahead of Xi's trip, Brazil refuses to endorse China's Belt and Road project

Celso Amorim, Brazil's special presidential adviser for international affairs, said on Monday that Brazil has decided not to join China's multi-billion dollar mega project

Non-endorsements at Post, LA Times fit trend, but readers aren't happy

By announcing their decisions within two weeks of Election Day, however, the newspapers left themselves vulnerable to criticism that their publishers were trying not to anger Republican Donald Trump

Election shock in key US ally Japan could embolden China and rivals

In response to escalating Chinese military activity around its islands and nearby Taiwan, including more regular drills with Russia and the first ever intrusion by a Chinese plane

Boeing to raise up to $24.3 bn to shore up finances, stave off downgrade

The most dramatic falls in fortunes have come from China's real estate sector, he added, while consumer electronics is clearly rising fast, with Xiaomi founder Lei Jun adding $5 billion to his wealth

Donald Trump's victory in US elections would slow global growth: Temasek

Sipahimalani said that while a Harris win would be beneficial for emerging markets, the opposite is likely under a Trump victory

Musk declares financial emergency: What's fueling $36 trillion debt crisis?

During a recent rally, Elon Musk raised concerns about the soaring $36 trillion national debt and its potential impact on the economy, labelling it a 'financial emergency' in the US

Australian PM Albanese defends himself from free flight upgrades accusation

Albanese said he had declared 22 free Qantas upgrades in a register of gifts to lawmakers

Apple supplier TDK partners with McLaren Racing in bid for EV push

The speed of the broader transition from gasoline vehicles is debated, with Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believing the global share of EVs will peak at 30 per cent.

First US presidential election post Jan 6 to test Congress's new safeguards

After the January 6 attack, Congress set out to shore up the process and prevent a repeat of that unprecedented period when Trump, joined by some GOP allies in Congress, refused to concede defeat

UK firm Low Carbon sells 6 GW battery storage portfolio to S4 Energy

Dutch grid operator TenneT, the largest in Europe, is looking at options for a private or partial sale, after a sale to the German government floundered

China announces fourth manned mission to space station with new crew

Shenzhou-19 is the 33rd flight mission of China's manned space programme and the fourth manned mission during the application and development stage of China's space station