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Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo
Asian markets mostly up with politics bump for Tokyo

Asian markets largely rose on Wednesday as speculation about a snap election in Japan pushed up Tokyo shares, and oil prices dipped after a surge fuelled by instability in Iran.

January 14, 2026

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Iran vows fast trials over protests after Trump threat
Iran vows fast trials over protests after Trump threat

Iran on Wednesday vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with hangings.

January 14, 2026

China's trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025
China's trade surplus hit record $1.2 trillion in 2025

China reported strong trade numbers for 2025 on Wednesday, as its surplus rose year-on-year to a record $1.2 trillion despite a slump in exports to the United States after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs.

January 14, 2026

Trail goes cold in UK abandoned babies mystery
Trail goes cold in UK abandoned babies mystery

Two years after a newborn baby was found abandoned on a freezing winter's night, London police look set to shelve their investigation despite having discovered that she is the sibling of two other foundlings.

January 14, 2026

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As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future
As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future

Indian writer Amitav Ghosh has long chronicled the entangled histories of empire, trade and migration.

January 14, 2026

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US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'
US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'

Venezuela on Tuesday started freeing jailed Americans, said a US official, who hailed the move by the country's interim leadership following Washington's ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro.

January 14, 2026