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January 23, 2025

‘Not just a party:’ World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display
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Japan finally ignites foreign investor interest after decade-long governance push
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Can India dodge the fallout of US-China trade war and decoupling push?
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Japan weighs ending duty-free shopping for foreign visitors
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