Asia - Pacific

Japan sees largest decline in farmers in 5 years

Japan sees largest decline in farmers in 5 years

Farmers drop tp 1.02M, largest decline in record in 2025

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Russia currently holding talks on Ukraine settlement 'exclusively with US,' says Kremlin
28.11.2025

Russia currently holding talks on Ukraine settlement 'exclusively with US,' says Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says 'Europeans certainly cannot be taken into account now'

China says it has ‘no intention’ of joining space race after Trump claims US now dominates space
28.11.2025

China says it has ‘no intention’ of joining space race after Trump claims US now dominates space

Beijing is ‘committed to the peaceful use of outer space, and opposes any arms race in outer space or weaponizing it,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Russia's VAT rate to rise to 22%
28.11.2025

Russia's VAT rate to rise to 22%

Value-added tax hike to take effect in 2026 amid increases in country's budget deficit

Chinese foreign minister to visit Russia for security consultation
28.11.2025

Chinese foreign minister to visit Russia for security consultation

Wang Yi to attend 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation on Dec. 1-2

ICC rejects release plea of Philippines' ex-President Duterte
28.11.2025

ICC rejects release plea of Philippines' ex-President Duterte

Development comes after International Criminal Court earlier rejected Rodrigo Duterte's plea for release last month