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The Bank of Japan kept its policy targets unchanged amid expectations among analysts that the bank is likely to end its negative-interest-rate policy early next year.

North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile can reach the U.S., Japan says, though Kim wants improvements as regional threats rise

The shallow tremor strikes the province of Gansu, hundreds are wounded.

The American defense secretary reiterated “unshakable” support for Israeli security, but said protecting Palestinians was a “moral duty and a strategic imperative.”

Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott  CBS News GOP Gov. Abbott signs border bill that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime  CNN Attorneys and immigrants brace for new Texas state law  NPR

Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott  CBS News GOP Gov. Abbott signs border bill that makes entering Texas illegally a state crime  CNN Attorneys and immigrants brace for new Texas state law  NPR

American officials are quick to say that Israel is in the driver’s seat in the Gaza war, but it is increasingly urging a change in course.

Associates of the opposition politician say has been missing for almost two weeks from the penal colony where is serving sentences totaling 30 years.

Thousands of nearby residents were evacuated in November over activity.

Oil prices were higher in early Asian trade on concerns over supply disruptions following the recent attack on ships in the Red Sea.