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June 4, 2025

Indonesia to cut tariffs, non-tariff barriers in US trade deal, Trump official says
WASHINGTON () — Indonesia has agreed to eliminate tariffs on more than 99% of U.S. goods and scrap all non-tariff barriers facing American firms, while the U.S. will drop threatened tariffs on Indonesian products to 19% from 32%, the two countries said on Tuesday. Trump hailed the deal, which he first announced on July 15,…
Japan stocks hit 1 year high on US trade deal, Ishiba speculation
TOKYO — Japanese stocks jumped more than 3% Wednesday to reach a one-year intraday high, as a trade deal between Tokyo and Washington brought relief to investors. Speculation over the likelihood that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign also pushed the yen lower, while propelling stocks higher. U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries reached…
Miami church inadvertently caught up in stolen smartphone pipeline
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Jubilee debate video with fascist participant roils internet
The YouTube channel Jubilee, which is known for its debate-style videos, is facing backlash online after a participant in a recent show self-identified as a fascist. The incident has roiled the internet, inspiring online discussion for days, and it has also had major consequences. The man, who identified himself as Connor in the video, says…
US, Japan agree trade deal, lowering threatened Trump tariff to 15%
WASHINGTON/TOKYO — The U.S. and Japan have agreed a trade deal that would bring down proposed “reciprocal” and auto tariffs from 25% to 15%, culminating months of negotiations ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline. Writing on Truth Social Tuesday night, President Donald Trump said, “We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest…
India's 'apple basket' reels from climate change
India's 'apple basket' reels from climate change
Japan stocks jump as Ishiba government, U.S reach tariff deal
TOKYO — Japanese stocks opened higher Wednesday morning, as a trade deal between Tokyo and Washington brought relief to investors. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the two countries reached a deal under which Japan will invest $550 billion in the U.S. and pay a 15% ‘reciprocal’ tariff on exports.
Netanyahu’s appearance on popular Nelk Boys podcast draws criticism from right and left online
A podcast popular among young men shocked the internet this week with an unexpected interview guest: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But Netanyahu’s bid to appeal to young people appeared to backfire online, where the interview drew widespread criticism from viewers across the political spectrum. His interviewers, Kyle Forgeard and Aaron “Steiny” Steinberg, are members…
Asia’s ‘peak polarization’ is yet to come, says Taiwan’s Audrey Tang
TOKYO — Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador, warned that the peak of Asia’s political polarization is “yet to come” and that the region must use digital technology to bolster public trust in democracy. The former digital minister of Taiwan, speaking to Nikkei Asia on the sidelines of the Nikkei Global Digital Summit on Tuesday, said…