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Taiwan Impeachment Blocked: Taiwan’s parliament rejected an impeachment motion against President Lai Ching-te in a 56-50 vote, falling short of the two-thirds threshold—keeping political pressure on the DPP but avoiding a constitutional rupture. Korea-Japan Energy Push: South Korea and Japan agreed to deepen energy cooperation and stockpile planning as the Middle East war rattles supplies, with leaders also stressing supply-chain and security coordination. Won Under Strain: The Korean won stayed above 1,500 per dollar for a third straight session as US Treasury yields and oil prices climbed, raising intervention worries. China Flood Death Toll: Torrential rain across southern and central China killed at least 21, disrupting schools, transport and power. US-China Trade Truce: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is “not in a rush” to extend the tariff and critical-minerals truce, pointing to time and ongoing negotiations. Russia’s Beijing Visit: Putin arrived in China to reinforce ties after Trump’s trip, underscoring Moscow’s need to keep China close. Ghana Crackdown: Ghana’s standards authority shut a Chinese-owned mattress maker over alleged substandard production.

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