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Police arrest five more alleged members of Philippines-based Japan crime ring
The latest arrests have brought the total number of apprehended members and people with ties to the group to 14.
Source: The Japan Times
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Pakistan succeeds in avoiding 'doomsday scenario' through US-Iran ceasefire
PM Sharif says Islamabad hosts talks on Friday for a 'conclusive agreement'
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Asia gives cautious welcome to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Unclear whether 'current situation is positive or not,' warns key shipowner group
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed "complete victory" with the deal, but questions about its durability remained.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said the shifting geostrategic environment is driving the quasi-allies to rethink how they cooperate on arms production.
Source: The Japan Times
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Nearly 80,000 tech jobs cut in Q1, but AI's full impact may be yet to come
IT outsourcer Cognizant moves to become AI agent builder
Source: Nikkei Asia
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As Trump pressures NATO, Europeans question the deference shown by its leader
Despite the NATO chief's ability to connect with the U.S. president, Washington has cut aid to Ukraine, boosted Russia's finances and sent economies reeling with his war on Iran.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan passes its biggest ever budget: 5 things to know
Record defense and social security spending, but little provision for Iran war impact
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan business failures hit 12-year high in fiscal 2025
The figure reached 10,505, up for the fourth straight year, reflecting a rise in failures among small companies.
Source: The Japan Times
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Vietnam's FTSE stock market upgrade expected to boost price discovery
One-party state has removed foreign hurdles to join emerging market funds
Source: Nikkei Asia
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