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April 9, 2026 24 visible stories Economy & Trade

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China top diplomat Wang Yi says N. Korea is making strides despite US ‘oppression’

The two neighbours have been trying to revive their active and robust political and economic ties . Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

Pakistan's success in April 11’s dialogue would go a long way toward maintaining its newfound prominence. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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US software stocks fall as Anthropic's new AI model revives disruption fears

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US software stocks fall as Anthropic's new AI model revives disruption fears.

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China top diplomat Wang Yi says N. Korea is making strides despite US ‘oppression’

The two neighbours have been trying to revive their active and robust political and economic ties .

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Pakistan's high-stakes Iran peace bid is fraught with risk

ISLAMABAD, April 9 - Pakistan is under huge pressure to pull off what some diplomats regard as mission impossible: broker a peace deal between Iran and the United States to stabilize the world economy while safeguarding...

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US software stocks fall as Anthropic's new AI model revives disruption fears

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to US software stocks fall as Anthropic's new AI model revives disruption fears.

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India's central bank mulls delay for some digital payments to curb fraud

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to India's central bank mulls delay for some digital payments to curb fraud.

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Cambodia’s alleged scam group execs suspected of money laundering in Japan

Japan has been criticised for its lax anti-money laundering measures.

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Japan watchdog checks banks' private credit exposure amid global strains, source says

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Japan watchdog checks banks' private credit exposure amid global strains, source says.

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BBC World

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International broadcaster

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CNN World

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Reuters World

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