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Air China Resumes Direct Flights to North Korea After Six-Year Hiatus
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Air China Resumes Direct Flights to North Korea After Six-Year Hiatus

Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, marking another step in the isolated nation's gradual reopening and providing a lifeline for its economy as China is its largest trading partner. The resumption also complements renewed train services between the capitals, though new restrictions apply to passengers.

Global Economy Grapples with Iran War's Energy Shock; Asia Responds to Fuel Crisis
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Global Economy Grapples with Iran War's Energy Shock; Asia Responds to Fuel Crisis

The Iran war continues to cause a global energy shock, driving fuel prices up and shaking the world economy, with Asia looking to COVID-era playbooks to tackle the crisis from the Strait of Hormuz blockage. Daily life in Asia is disrupted by the fuel crisis, and poor countries face catastrophe as the global economy pays a high price for the conflict.

Japan Denies US Claim of MSDF Deployment Pledge Amid PM's US Visit Criticism
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Japan Denies US Claim of MSDF Deployment Pledge Amid PM's US Visit Criticism

Japan's Prime Minister's visit to the US has drawn criticism, with concerns over Taiwan neglect and potential Persian Gulf deployment, further complicated by Japan's denial of a US official's claim that PM Takaichi pledged to send Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels to the region.

Norway arrests three brothers over US embassy bombing in Oslo
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Norway arrests three brothers over US embassy bombing in Oslo

Norway police on Wednesday said they had arrested three brothers suspected of a "terrorist bombing" outside the US Embassy in Oslo that caused minor damage but no injuries, as investigators probed possible motives including links to Iran.

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
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French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.

Japanese PM Seeks to Ease Concerns Over Medical Product Supplies
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Japanese PM Seeks to Ease Concerns Over Medical Product Supplies

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi acknowledged concerns about the long-term supply of medical products, stemming from crude oil shortages in other Asian nations that impact manufacturing and shipping to Japan, and is now actively seeking to ease these concerns.

Japan Considers Special Law for Warship Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
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Japan Considers Special Law for Warship Deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi has stated that any decision to send forces to the Strait of Hormuz will be made "in accordance with law," as a former top national security adviser recommends enacting a special law to facilitate the deployment of warships to secure the strait.

S. Korea warns of stern response to Japan PM's renewed Dokdo claim
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S. Korea warns of stern response to Japan PM's renewed Dokdo claim

South Korea's foreign ministry said Friday it will take stern action against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's renewed territorial claim over the easternmost South Korean islets of Dokdo. "We will respond firmly and sternly to any unjust claims by Japan regarding Dokdo," the foreign ministry said in a statement. "Dokdo is clearly our territory historically, geographically and under international law." On Thursday, Takaichi said Japan would clearly inform the international community that D

Trump Denies Iran Cease-Fire Amid Rising Oil Prices on Troop Deployment Talks
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Trump Denies Iran Cease-Fire Amid Rising Oil Prices on Troop Deployment Talks

Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.

Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke to Japanese PM Takaichi Goes Viral Amid Iran Talks
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Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke to Japanese PM Takaichi Goes Viral Amid Iran Talks

President Donald Trump made a remark invoking Pearl Harbor during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, drawing a parallel to US strikes on Iran, which caught the PM off guard and led to her reaction going viral.

Japanese Prime Minister Opposes Female Emperor
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Japanese Prime Minister Opposes Female Emperor

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stated her opposition to allowing women to ascend to the imperial throne, aligning with a 2021 expert panel decision to restrict succession to male descendants of the imperial family.