SANA

Turkey's foreign minister said Israel is facing growing international isolation and called for diplomacy to resolve conflicts in the region. The remarks were carried by Syria's state news agency SANA, which reported the minister's push for negotiated solutions to ongoing regional disputes. The comments reflect Ankara's position amid heightened tensions across the Middle East.

Japan's finance minister said Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a reflationist, seeking to calm investors who fear her government would spend excessively and pressure the Bank of Japan to keep interest rates low. The comments come as markets watch closely for signs that the new administration's fiscal stance could delay further monetary tightening.