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Japan’s finance minister says U.S. Treasury holdings could be ‘a card’ in Trump tariff talks
Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasurys can be “a card on the table” in negotiations over tariffs with the Trump administration,…
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Wife Has Her Own Global Career Experience
It’s unlikely that “What are you wearing?” will be welcome words for Diana Fox Carney, an economist and climate policy specialist. As the…
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Driving test backlog to be cleared by next summer, minister says
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News The transport secretary has pledged to reduce the number of learner drivers in England…
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Israel will remain in Gaza 'security zones' after war, minister says
Israel's defence minister has said troops will remain in so-called security zones they have established by seizing large areas of Gaza…
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British Steel solution is within reach, minister says
Charlotte Edwards Business reporter, BBC News A "commercial solution" for British Steel is "within reach" according to Culture Secretary…
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Prime minister confirms new UK Universal theme park in Bedford
Danny Fullbrook BBC News, Bedfordshire A new Universal theme park will be built in the UK, the government has confirmed. It will be…
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Apple exported 1.5 trillion rupees in iPhones from India last year, minister says
Apple exported more than 1.5 trillion rupees (S$23.6 billion) in iPhones from India in the last fiscal year, the nation’s technology…
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Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has described the era of globalisation as "ended", following Donald Trump's new tariffs. It…
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Minister says rules on foreign donors will be tightened
Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning a "series of new measures" to protect against foreign political interference. Tech…
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Zack Snyder to Direct ‘Brawler,’ Teaming With Dana White’s UFC and Saudi Minister Turki Alalshikh
Zack Snyder has signed on to direct “Brawler,” a new feature about a L.A. man who rises in the world of Ultimate Fighting Championship…
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Shorter family court hearings 'encouraging', says minister
Parents and children experiencing shorter family court hearings following a government review is "encouraging", a minister has said. The…
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Minister threatens to override sentencing rules in 'two tier' row
The government has threatened to override the body advising judges in England and Wales in a row over how ethnic minority offenders should…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai’s WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena
In a power play that signals India‘s ambitious bid to become a global entertainment powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will…
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RBNZ board yet to recommend temporary governor to minister
The Reserve Bank Act states the board must make a recommendation within 28 days of the office of the governor becoming vacant New Zealand…
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'No durable peace' in Ukraine if Europe not in talks - minister
Chas Geiger Politics reporter There can be "no durable peace" in Ukraine without European nations, particularly Ukrainians, taking part in…
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Sri Lanka: Minister blames monkey for nationwide power cut
A nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that intruded into a power station south of Colombo. Power is gradually…
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Health Minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages
Leila Nathoo Political correspondent Health Minister Andrew Gwynne has apologised for "badly misjudged" WhatsApp messages after he was…
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Ammanford stabbing: Police can check school bags, minister says
Teachers can call on police officers to search pupils' bags if they do not feel comfortable doing so themselves, Wales' education minister…
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Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC
Rwanda is illegally occupying the Democratic Republic of Congo and attempting to orchestrate regime change, the country's foreign minister…
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Germany to maintain temporary border checks, says interior minister
Germany will maintain temporary checks on its borders "until external border protection really takes effect," Interior Minister Nancy…
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Apple close to deal to lift Indonesian iPhone ban, minister says
INDONESIA is close to a deal with Apple over an investment plan that would lift a ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, according to a…
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Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir threatens to leave government
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatened on Thursday to leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition…
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German foreign minister says Syrians have a right to visit homeland
Syrian refugees living in Germany should have the right to visit their homeland before deciding whether to return, German Foreign Minister…
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Japan’s Seven & i deal related to national security: economy minister
JAPANESE economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday (Jan 8) he believed a potential foreign acquisition of retail giant Seven & i…