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Bank of Japan’s historic rate increase signals new era for economy

Bank of Japan lifts rates to 0.75 per cent – a 30-year high – ending zero-interest era, paving the way for further increases amid rising inflation.

‘Was he the Hulk?’: Malaysian officer goes viral after ripping off car door

Is Philippines being unfairly named in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting?

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Japan vows never to possess nuclear weapons, rebuffing official’s idea

The government’s response came after a senior security official suggested that Tokyo needed nuclear arms to deter ‍potential aggressors.

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