In the country of 'machismo,' a woman will be the next president
The governing party called it a ceremonial passing of the baton. But the opposition lambasted it as a "passing of the scepter."
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Thailand Vows Safety for Tourists After Mall Shooting Kills Two
Thailand will take steps to enhance the safety of foreign tourists, official said on Wednesday, a day after
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South Korea Lifts Crisis-Era Limit on Banks’ Bond Sales
South Korea has removed a cap on commercial banks’ bond sales enacted during last year’s credit crunch, in
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Global Bonds Are at the Mercy of Treasuries in Echo of 2020 Rout
Global bonds are getting hammered as Treasuries bulldoze their way through the world market to the greatest extent
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Philippines’ Marcos Removes Cap on Rice Prices
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he has lifted the cap on domestic rice prices, about a month
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New Zealand Says Interest Rates May Need to Stay High for Longer
New Zealand’s central bank said interest rates may need to stay high for a longer to return inflation
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Pelosi says interim House speaker McHenry has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said the newly named interim speaker, GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina, has ordered her to vacate her office in the Capitol building.
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Australia to Crack Down on ‘Systemic’ Visa Fraud, Exploitation
Australia announced measures to tackle fraud and exploitation in its immigration program, particularly abuse of student and protection
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Baltimore police confirm an active shooter situation near Morgan State University
Baltimore police are responding to "an active shooter situation" near the campus of Morgan State University, the department said Tuesday night.
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HK Typhoon-Related Claims Set to Top Record $500 Million in 2023
Hong Kong insurance claims caused by natural disasters may climb to a record and exceed $500 million this
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Philippines Says 3 Dead in Ramming Incident Off Disputed Shoal
Three persons are dead after a Philippine fishing boat was rammed by an unidentified commercial vessel in waters
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First pitch: 3 things I heard after Rangers-Rays Wild Card Game 1
The Texas Rangers logged a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series. Here's what I heard inside the clubhouses.
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