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Asia · Nong BuaA gunman who attacked a child care center in Thailand and then fired from his car as he fled killed more than 30 people Thursday, including two dozen children, authorities said. Police say the attacker shot and stabbed children and adults before taking his own life.See the Story
Gunman kills 35 in attack starting at Thai child care center
46% Center coverage: 255 sources
Kim Jong-Un · SeoulNorth Korea launched a ballistic missile Thursday toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said. The launch was the North’s sixth round of weapons firings in less than two weeks, which has prompted condemnation from the United States and other countries. The country has fired nearly 40 ballistic missiles over about 20 different launch events this year, exploiting Russia’s war on Ukraine and the resulting deep divide in the U.N. Security Council to accelerate its arms development without risking further sanctions.See the Story
N.Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korea says
44% Center coverage: 124 sources
Business · WashingtonIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers Thursday to take concerted action to avoid a "dangerous 'new normal,'" as the risks of a worldwide recession are driven higher by repeated shocks to the global economy.
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IMF Chief Warns Global Recession Risks Rising, Urges Policy Action
43% Left coverage: 58 sources
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Asia · JapanJapan's foreign reserves fell by a record to $1.238 trillion at the end of September. The government's dollar-selling intervention during the month to arrest a sharp decline in the yen. It was the second straight month of year-on-year decrease in Japans foreign reserves.See the Story
Japan's foreign reserves drop by record on market shakeout, FX intervention
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
Asia · JapanThe Cabinet on Friday approved a bill to penalize hospitals that fail to abide by agreements with local governments. The bill also calls for setting penalties for people entering Japan with suspected infections who fail to report their health conditions when in isolation. The state will be allowed to request or instruct business operators to produce or import vaccines and medical supplies such as face masks and needles.See the Story
Japan Cabinet OKs penalizing hospitals not securing promised COVID beds
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Asia · JapanLower House chief Hiroyuki Hosoda has denied receiving support from the controversial Unification Church in past elections. But he revealed additional meetings with the group, said a lawmaker who had received explanations from him on Friday. Hosoda had admitted to taking part in four gatherings between 2018 and 2019 hosted by the religious organization.See the Story
Japan's Lower House chief denies electoral support from religious group
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Asia · JapanJapan's Financial Services Agency on Friday ordered SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. to suspend part of its operations for three months. The move follows a market manipulation scandal that led to the indictment of former executives. Six former executives of the company, including a former deputy president, have been indicted over the practice.See the Story
SMBC Nikko ordered to suspend some operations over trading scandal - The Mainichi
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Asia · JapanToyota's truck-making subsidiary Hino Motors on Friday announced the resignations of four executives over a fraudulent emission data reporting scandal. Toyota will also ask former executives to return part of their compensations. Three board members, including one in charge of production, as well as an executive who leads the company's technological development division resigned Friday.See the Story
Execs of Toyota's truck arm Hino resign over data fraud
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Asia · JapanU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says tackling inflation through monetary policy tightening is a priority for major economies facing high prices. Yellen noted she is "attentive" to the impact of exchange rate moves. There are concerns about how much the strength of the U.S., driven by the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes, is weighing on emerging markets.See the Story
US 'attentive' to consequences of exchange rate moves: Yellen - The Mainichi
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Asia · PlattsburghChina's weeklong holiday kicked off Saturday amid a subdued mood before the ruling Communist Party's once-in-five-years congress beginning Oct. 16. Useful resources for foreign residents and visitors in Japan: Health ministry call center COVID-19: 0120-565-653.See the Story
Of Interest: Oct. 7, 2022
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Asia · JapanU.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe powered into the last four of the Rakuten Japan Open with a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic. The fourth-seeded American, ranked 19th in the world, converted four of his 10 break points while saving all three break points he faced against the Serb.See the Story
