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South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season

South Korea reports new avian influenza case, taking total to 43 this season

Government plans to carry out inspections, implement disease-control measures at layer chicken and duck farms by Feb. 20

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Japan’s Takaichi government may complicate Bank of Japan’s policy decisions
11.02.2026

Japan’s Takaichi government may complicate Bank of Japan’s policy decisions

Following in her mentor’s footsteps, conservative leader’s public spending plans may hinder Bank of Japan’s monetary tightening efforts

EXPLAINER - Bangladeshi voters to set nation's course in its first post-Hasina election
11.02.2026

EXPLAINER - Bangladeshi voters to set nation's course in its first post-Hasina election

Some 127M voters heading to polls with 2024 mass uprising, fiscal pressures, and corruption foremost in their minds

Japan seeks 'in-depth' talks on $550B investment plan as trade minister visits US
11.02.2026

Japan seeks 'in-depth' talks on $550B investment plan as trade minister visits US

Investment project under bilateral tariff deal expected to be finalized in meetings with Commerce Secretary Lutnick

China accuses US of seeking to resume nuclear tests amid dispute over 2020 claim
11.02.2026

China accuses US of seeking to resume nuclear tests amid dispute over 2020 claim

Beijing denies conducting nuclear explosive tests, calls US allegations baseless

Strategic cooperation with Canada reflects equality, inclusiveness, China tells US over Trump threats
11.02.2026

Strategic cooperation with Canada reflects equality, inclusiveness, China tells US over Trump threats

Remarks by Beijing come after US president criticized newly built Ontario-Michigan bridge, alleging Canada built it with “virtually no US content”