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MENA Newswire, TOKYO: Japanese long-term government bonds recorded net inflows from foreign investors during the week ended Jan. 3, marking the first such inflow in three weeks, according to official data released on Thursday. The return of overseas buying followed a period of consecutive weekly outflows and came at the start of the new calendar year, when portfolio positions are often reset. The data was reported by Kyodo News and sourced from figures published by Japan’s Ministry of Finance. Foreign investors purchased approximately 273.5 billion yen, or about $1.74 billion, worth of Japanese long-term debt securities during the week, the ministry said. The net buying represented…

Wegovy’s new pill form delivers proven weight loss results, offering adults an easier, needle-free option for long-term obesity management across the US.

The White House confirms military options remain under review as the U.S. reassesses Greenland amid rising Arctic security and sovereignty tensions.

OpenAI is developing a next-generation voice-only smart device that operates entirely through speech, eliminating screens for seamless AI-powered interaction.

AI headset developed by Glasgow Caledonian University offers early warnings for epileptic seizures, enhancing safety and healthcare innovation.

President Trump blocks HieFo’s $3 million Emcore deal citing national security and China links, ordering full divestment within 180 days.

MENA Newswire, NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly has approved a regular budget of $3.45 billion for 2026, concluding a series of intensive negotiations among the 193 Member States. The decision caps one of the most compressed budget cycles in the Organization’s history and aligns with the ongoing UN80 reform initiative, designed to modernize administrative and financial operations. The budget, adopted by consensus late Tuesday, will finance the UN’s three central pillars of activity: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. The approval underscores the Member States’ collective agreement on maintaining funding stability for the Organization’s core mandates amid global economic and…

António Guterres thanked Washington for $2B in humanitarian aid aimed at strengthening United Nations emergency response and relief work across multiple regions.

LOS ANGELES, December 26, 2025: Los Angeles was placed under a severe flash flood warning late Wednesday as a powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, and mudslides across Southern California, severely disrupting Christmas Eve travel and prompting multiple emergency rescues. The National Weather Service issued multiple alerts across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties as the slow-moving system dumped several inches of rain within hours. Forecasters said up to eight inches of total rainfall could accumulate in some areas through the weekend, with conditions expected to remain hazardous due to saturated ground and continued runoff. Flooded roadways, overflowing storm drains,…

Amazon blocked over 1,800 fake job applications linked to North Korea as part of its strengthened global cybersecurity and remote hiring protections.