Why Japan’s Ruling Party, In Power For Decades, Is Now Facing Collapse?
Liberal Democratic Party has dominated Japanese politics for most of the postwar era, and its leader almost always becomes prime minister.
Day: October 2, 2025
Israeli forces intercept humanitarian flotilla sailing to Gaza
Several vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian convoy sailing towards Gaza, have been intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces during the night as they attempted to push through the naval blockade. RFI spoke to a French surgeon on board…
Grand duke of Luxembourg to abdicate in favour of son
Crown Prince Guillaume, 43, was educated in London and Sandhurst.
Major European terminal blockaded in protest against Russian LNG imports
Vessels prevented from docking at Fluxys facility in Belgium on Wednesday, green group says
Donald Trump makes feelings clear on UK state visit with telling message to the royals
Donald Trump has shared a new message about the Royal Family.
Corporate borrowers face funding trade-off as PIMCO flags debt market ‘cracks’
The president of bond giant PIMCO highlighted direct lending pressures as borrowers seek out payment-in-kind agreements.
Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda
Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
Activists say Israeli navy has intercepted almost half of Gaza aid flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla, composed of 43 boats and 500 activists, is carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid.
A profile of Silver Lake co-CEO Egon Durban, who brokered the EA takeover with Jared Kushner, following the PE firm’s high-stakes deals from TikTok to Altera (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
A profile of Silver Lake co-CEO Egon Durban, who brokered the EA takeover with Jared Kushner, following the PE firm’s high-stakes deals from TikTok to Altera — Dealmaker’s $55bn takeover of Electronic Arts follows a…
CNBC Daily Open: Bleak news from U.S. doesn’t seem that bad for stocks
Shrugging off the government shutdown and a dismal ADP jobs report, the S&P 500 closed above the 6,700 level for the first time.