Sanae Takaichi to Become Japan’s Next Prime Minister as Ishiba Cabinet Resigns
Outgoing PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns; Sanae Takaichi expected to lead Japan with LDP-Japan Innovation Party coalition.
US Exempts Existing H-1B Workers from $100,000 Fee Amid Legal Challenges
DHS exempts current H-1B holders and amendment applicants from $100K fee, easing confusion after legal challenges and Trump rules.
U.S. and Australia Sign Critical Minerals Pact Amid China Export Controls
U.S. and Australia sign critical minerals pact to secure rare earth supply amid China export curbs; Trump backs AUKUS, eyes Xi talks.
Sri Lankan PM visits NITI Aayog, explores India’s transformative governance model
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya visited NITI Aayog to study India’s governance model in AI, education, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Pakistan Secures IMF Staff-Level Deal Amid Rising Debt and Strategic US Engagements
Pakistan reaches IMF staff-level deal for $3.3B as it navigates $135B debt, fiscal pressures, and US diplomatic engagement.
