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Poland intercepts Russian reconnaissance plane spotted near its airspace after detecting smuggler balloons

Amid the brewing tensions, Poland said that its air force intercepted a ‘Russian reconnaissance aircraft’ flying near the border of its airspace. Read More

Why China is rolling out venture funds to support ‘little giants’ and tech innovation

China has launched a national venture capital fund and three regional funds to channel state-backed investment into domestic technology firms, as Beijing steps up efforts to boost innovation and support emerging industries. Read More

Families seek answers as South Korea probe into deadly Jeju Air crash misses one-year update

The South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss its one-year deadline for a progress report, leaving victims’ families frustrated and demanding clearer answers about the disaster. Read More

Taiwan remarks hurting Japan’s tourism sector, Takaichi says ‘door remains open’ for China

Japan’s tourism sector is bracing for a rough holiday season amid a diplomatic row with China over a remark Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi made over Taiwan. Read More

Japan approves record $785 billion budget as Takaichi balances spending and debt

Japan has approved a record budget for the next fiscal year as the government seeks to boost spending while keeping rising debt under control, amid market concerns over higher bond yields and a weak yen. Read More

‘Foreign governments will not restrict us’: Israel rejects 14-nation call to reverse West Bank settlement approvals

Israel has rejected criticism from 14 countries over its decision to approve 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, dismissing calls to reverse the move and defending it on security and legal grounds. Read More

How a Sikh lawyer forced Canada to drop century-old oath to monarch

A Sikh lawyer of Indian-origin has brought about a major legal change in Canada after successfully challenging a long-standing rule that required professionals to swear allegiance to the British monarch. Read More

Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal: The tale of 2 lynchings in Bangladesh

Is Bangladesh safe for minorities? That’s the question after a second Hindu man has been lynched to death. Locals said that the victim, Amrit Mondal alias Samrat, was the leader of a criminal gang, called the ‘Samrat Bahini’. Read More