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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Peru’s tight presidential race: crime fears and old ghosts

Peruvians headed to the polls Sunday with heavy hearts, not just ballots. Crime is the monster under the bed for most families, and the two final candidates offer very different dreams of how to tame it. Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a former leader who now lives in prison clothes, waves the flag of o

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

Peru’s Tight Race: Crime and Corruption Shape the Vote

Peruvians faced a tough choice in the presidential runoff, picking between two candidates who couldn’t win over a majority of voters even in the first round. Keiko Fujimori, tied to her father’s controversial past, and Roberto Sánchez, connected to a scandal-ridden ex-president, both failed to gain

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Jun 08 2026POLITICS

What Peru’s Election Means for Latin America’s Political Future

Peru heads to the polls this weekend in a close presidential vote that could push Latin America further right—or break the trend. Two very different candidates are competing. Keiko Fujimori, a conservative backed by her father’s old supporters, represents a tough-on-crime approach tied to her family

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Jun 07 2026POLITICS

Can nations act alone on Israel-West Bank issues?

France and some European friends are quietly putting together a list of people to punish for recent violence in the West Bank. These aren't big dramatic moves—just freezing bank accounts and banning certain people from traveling. The catch? Each country might pick different names, so no single world

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Trade Tension: France Pushes for Fair Deal After US Tariff Threat

France’s finance minister said the United States’ latest tariff plan is unfair and urged both sides to finish their trade agreement. The U. S. wants to impose at least a 10% tax on goods from countries that use forced‑labour products. The U. S. Trade Representative’s report claims the European Union

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Jun 03 2026CRIME

Crime waves shake Peru before big vote

Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Japan challenges labels of rising military power

Japan’s defense chief recently spoke clearly at a major Asian security meeting in Singapore. He pushed back against claims that Japan is becoming more aggressive in military matters. His comments came after repeated accusations from China about Japan’s supposed "new militarism. " Yet the defense min

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May 31 2026FINANCE

France keeps its strong credit score despite money worries

France just got good news about its financial health. The country still holds an A+ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings. That means lenders see France as a safe place to invest money right now. The French finance minister shared this update recently. He said the government isn’t relaxing its effo

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan’s Banks Get a New AI Cyber‑Shield

Japan’s top three banks will soon receive OpenAI’s newest cyber‑defence tool, GPT‑5. 5‑Cyber, through a special program that only lets verified defenders use it. The plan is part of Tokyo’s effort to treat advanced AI as a key national asset, not just a consumer gadget. Only institutions that

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Japan’s New Bond Plan to Boost Investment

Japan is looking at a fresh way to support its investment agenda by issuing special “bridging bonds. ” These instruments are designed to connect short‑term borrowing with long‑term projects, helping the government fund new initiatives without immediately adding to its debt burden. The idea is not

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