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A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring change
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UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea, source says

UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea, source says

By Heejin Kim SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A United Nations committee has approved exemptions from wide-reaching sanctions against North Korea to allow fresh humanitarian aid to reach the country, a diplomatic source said on Friday, amid a push by Seoul and Washington to engage Pyongyang.
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Russia and US discussed nuclear arms and agreed talks need to start soon, Kremlin says

Russia and US discussed nuclear arms and agreed talks need to start soon, Kremlin says

The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact
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US hosts countries for talks to weaken China's grip on critical minerals

US hosts countries for talks to weaken China's grip on critical minerals

By Michael Martina and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The United States will host more than 50 countries on Wednesday for talks aimed at boosting their access to critical minerals, in a bid to loosen China's grip over vital industrial inputs that has allowed it to control global supply
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US Interior Secretary Announces Expansion of Critical Minerals Club to Counter China's Market Influence

US Interior Secretary Announces Expansion of Critical Minerals Club to Counter China's Market Influence

US Interior Secretary Announces Expansion of Critical Minerals Club to Counter China's Market Influence
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Coupang confirms more data leaks which South Korean aide says has 'shaken' US ties

Coupang confirms more data leaks which South Korean aide says has 'shaken' US ties

By Kyu-seok Shim and Jack Kim SEOUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S.-listed South Korean e-commerce company Coupang confirmed on Thursday that the data of an additional 165,000 users was leaked in a major security breach, which a South Korean government official said had shaken the country's alliance with
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Asia shares falter as global tech selloff spooks investors

Asia shares falter as global tech selloff spooks investors

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Asian stocks faltered as concerns about the exploding costs of AI investment hounded the tech sector, though Wall Street futures were trying to make a comeback as chip providers gained.
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Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows

Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows

New international polling from Gallup shows that Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system
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Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday, with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.
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Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China

Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China

The Trump administration is expected to unveil its grandest yet plan to rebuild the supply chains of critical minerals for everything from jet engines to smartphones
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Australia's Sunrise expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says

Australia's Sunrise expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says

By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - An Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12 billion U.S. critical minerals stockpile, the company's CEO told Reuters on Tuesday. U.S.
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Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant traditional software.