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House Judiciary Chair Refers Ex-CIA Director John Brennan for Criminal Prosecution
Now a commentator for NBC and MSNBC, Brennan was accused of making false statements in a 2023 interview with lawmakers.
Former Pacific Island Leader and Outspoken Beijing Critic Passes Away
Daniel Suidani, a former provincial premier in the Solomon Islands, strenuously opposed his homeland’s increasing ties to the CCP.
Australian Rare Earth Shares Surge Following Trump-Albanese Critical Minerals Deal
The two leaders signed a landmark critical minerals and rare earths framework on Oct. 20.
Wong Hails US Mineral Deal, Stands by ‘Calm, Mature’ Diplomacy
The deal will see the US and Australia invest in critical mineral processing facilities to wrest control of the industry from China.
Chinese Jet Fires Flares Near Australian Plane Ahead of Trump–Albanese Meeting
The CCP has regularly engaged in intimidatory tactics against Australia.
Ley to Offer Tax Cuts, Limit $4.4 Billion of Red Tape in Economic Plan
Opposition leader outlines plan for low- and middle-income earners in major economic address in Sydney.
Banking Branches, ATMs Continue to Disappear Across Australia: APRA
Since 2020, bank branches have declined nearly 33 percent with ATMs dropping 46.5 percent.
US Seeks Australia’s Backing in Critical Minerals Dispute With Beijing
China has tightened restrictions on rare earth metals crucial for defence technologies, forcing the US to turn to its allies for support.
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Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Top Democrat in Congress
Christopher Moynihan sent threatening text messages, according to court documents.
Noem Defends DHS Purchase of 2 Coast Guard Planes After Criticism From Lawmakers
‘These aircraft are Coast Guard aircraft to replace 25-year-old airplanes,’ Noem told reporters.
New Rules Reveal Details of $100,000 Fee on Foreign Worker H-1B Visas
The administration says the six-figure charge protects U.S. jobs, while lawsuits describe it as federal overreach that will hurt employers.
European Commission Proposes Easing of Deforestation Law Burden for Small Firms
Critics say the EU should have paused implementation to allow time for a thorough overhaul of the regulation.
China’s Rare Earth Curbs Threaten Europe’s Defense, Economy: Experts
Beijing’s dominance in rare earth processing and magnet production leaves Europe vulnerable to supply disruptions in key industries.
Republican Senators Urge Pentagon Chief to Bolster Lithium Production in US
‘It is a national security investment to detangle our supply chains from Communist China,’ the senators said.
Severe Mpox Virus Strain Possibly Spreading in LA County, Officials Warn
The virus, also called monkeypox, was discovered in several people in Los Angeles County in recent days.
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