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King Charles arrived at the Vatican on Thursday for a historic meeting with Pope Leo, marking the first time in nearly 500 years that a British monarch has publicly prayed with a pontiff since the Church of England’s split from Rome.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced readiness to begin construction of the Giant Sea Wall National Strategic Project along Java’s northern coast (Pantura) to protect 50 million people from rising sea levels.

Japan’s parliament, the Diet, has nominated Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the country’s first female prime minister, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba.

Preparations are underway for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, set to take place in Yokohama, Japan.

King Charles is set to become the first British monarch in over 500 years to pray with a pope, according to a BBC report.

Japan has called on G-7 nations to unite in response to China’s export controls on rare earth minerals vital to high-tech manufacturing.

The National Museum of Korea recorded over 5 million visitors this year — the highest in its 80-year history.

Sports participation during school years helps maintain fitness and positive lifestyle choices.

Indonesia reaffirms its role as a bridge for peace, as Foreign Minister Sugiono visits North Korea to strengthen ASEAN-DPRK engagement.

The internet has officially surpassed television as Japan’s leading daily news source, signaling a new digital era in how information is consumed.