Japan 40-Year Bond Yield Hits Record 4% After Snap Election Call Japan 40-year bond yield has jumped to a record 4% after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called a snap election, shocking markets and raising fresh fears about Japan’s fiscal future. This big move in long-term Japanese government bonds (JGBs) shows how sensitive investors are to…
Betrayed Iranian Protesters: Broken Promise of Help Betrayed Iranian protesters are living with fear, grief and a deep sense of disappointment after believing Donald Trump’s promise that help was “on the way”. Many went out into the streets thinking the US president would protect them if security forces opened fire, but no real help arrived….
Donald Trump India Pakistan ceasefire claim back in debate The Donald Trump India Pakistan ceasefire claim is back in the spotlight after he used it while defending his move to accept Venezuelan leader MarĂa Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize medal. Trump says that in 2019 he stopped a war between India and Pakistan by using US pressure…
Japan US missile cooperation: what is happening? Japan US missile cooperation is entering a new phase as both countries agree to expand joint defence production, military drills, and security ties in Asia. The move comes at a time when tensions with China are rising, especially over Taiwan and control of key sea routes in the…
Portugal signs Artemis Accords: key highlights Portugal signs Artemis Accords and becomes the 60th country to join this global framework for responsible space exploration. The signing took place in Lisbon during a regular meeting between the United States and Portugal focused on bilateral cooperation.​ What are the Artemis Accords? Before looking at why Portugal signs…
Trump says US will take Greenland one way or the other Trump says US will take Greenland one way or the other, and these words have turned a remote icy island into the middle of a global political storm. His message sounds simple, but it carries a very strong warning for Denmark, Greenland, and other…
Lee’s difficult game between China, Japan and the United States Lee’s difficult game between China, Japan and the United States starts with his first state visit to Beijing, the first visit of a South Korean president to China since 2017. He wants to “fully restore” relations with China in 2026 but also keep South Korea…
Pakistan China Afghanistan terrorism: Simple explanation of joint call Pakistan and China have together asked Afghanistan to take clear and strong steps against terrorist groups that are based in Afghan territory. They said these steps should be “visible and verifiable”, which means other countries should be able to see them and confirm that they are…
Open market rates of foreign currencies in Pakistan today The open market rates of foreign currencies in Pakistan give a real-time view of how much people are paying to buy or sell popular currencies in cash deals. On Friday, December 02, 2026, the Forex Association of Pakistan issued updated open market rates for major currencies…
Trump Warns US Will Intervene If Iran Kills Protesters US President Donald Trump has issued a strong and direct warning to Iran as protests grow across the country. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that the United States is “locked and loaded” and will come to the rescue if Iranian authorities…
