(Tokyo) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will revitalize the world's fourth-largest economy by investing in 17 key sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and shipbuilding, and will launch her first stimulus package totaling 10 trillion yen (approximately S$84 billion) at the end of this month, using a long-term and short-term strategy.

(London/New York) U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that the BBC completely withdraw its documentary containing controversial edits by this week, or he will file a $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC.

(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Senate formally passed a temporary federal funding bill on Monday. Once the House of Representatives approves the bill and President Trump signs it into law, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history will officially end.

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. President Donald Trump defended the policy of allowing foreign students to study in the United States, calling it beneficial, and publicly opposed calls to reduce the number of foreign students. This statement, in stark contrast to his administration's previous harsh policies on international students, has drawn attention.

(Seoul) South Korean prosecutors on Monday (November 10) charged former President Yoon Seok-youl with a new offense, alleging that he ordered drones to fly over North Korean airspace to reinforce his attempt to declare martial law. Two other former defense ministers, Kim Yong-hyun and Yeo In-hyung, were also charged in connection with the same case.

(Seoul) The soaring costs of wedding ceremonies and new home purchases in South Korea are making many young South Koreans hesitant to get married due to the financial burden, prompting some local governments to take steps to reduce wedding expenses.

(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. federal government shutdown has now lasted 40 days, with the Senate finally passing a temporary funding bill to end the widespread crisis. The bill will provide most federal agencies with their current funding levels as of the end of January and includes three full-year funding bills.

On Sunday (November 9), PM2.5 levels in New Delhi, the Indian capital, exceeded the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum by more than 13 times. Dozens of protesters took to the streets that day, demanding that the government take action on years-long air pollution problems. They held signs reading "I miss breathing" and "We need clean air now." The protesters said that air pollution occurs every year, but the government has no solutions, and the people must increase pressure for the government to take the issue seriously. (AFP)