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Maduro Open to US Talks on Drug Trafficking
Venezuela’s president declined to comment on last week’s alleged strike on a docking area used by cartels in the South American country.
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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Japan Aids South American Countries to Combat China’s Illegal Fishing, Threats to Maritime Security
China has the world’s largest distant-water fishing fleet, engaging in poaching and intelligence gathering in other countries’ sovereign waters, said analysts.
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Several People Killed in Iran Protests Over Economic Hardships
In December 2025, inflation reached 42.5 percent in the country as the Iranian rial lost around half its value against the dollar.
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Beijing’s Blockade Around Taiwan Risks War, Strengthens US Support: Analysts
Rising complacency and division leave Taiwan dangerously exposed to attack, experts warn.
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Japan Raises Concerns After China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
Tokyo said the exercises escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s actions triggered diplomatic and economic fallout.
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Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
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‘National Crisis’: Leaders Back Bondi Royal Commission
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Taiwan President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China’s War Games
President Lai Ching-te made the remarks in a New Year address, a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping said ’reunification‘ with Taiwan was ’unstoppable.’
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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Maduro Open to US Talks on Drug Trafficking
Venezuela’s president declined to comment on last week’s alleged strike on a docking area used by cartels in the South American country.
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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Japan Aids South American Countries to Combat China’s Illegal Fishing, Threats to Maritime Security
China has the world’s largest distant-water fishing fleet, engaging in poaching and intelligence gathering in other countries’ sovereign waters, said analysts.
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Several People Killed in Iran Protests Over Economic Hardships
In December 2025, inflation reached 42.5 percent in the country as the Iranian rial lost around half its value against the dollar.
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Beijing’s Blockade Around Taiwan Risks War, Strengthens US Support: Analysts
Rising complacency and division leave Taiwan dangerously exposed to attack, experts warn.
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Japan Raises Concerns After China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
Tokyo said the exercises escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s actions triggered diplomatic and economic fallout.
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Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
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‘National Crisis’: Leaders Back Bondi Royal Commission
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Taiwan President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China’s War Games
President Lai Ching-te made the remarks in a New Year address, a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping said ’reunification‘ with Taiwan was ’unstoppable.’
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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