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Taiwan, Japan Warn of Expanded Chinese Military Activity in East Asian Waters
Taipei announced an additional $40 billion in defense funding to counter China’s accelerating preparations for a potential forced unification.
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Putin and Modi Talk Trade, Peace in New Delhi
The Russian president is making his first visit to India, which is one of Russia’s biggest export markets, in four years.
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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
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Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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Beijing Winning the PR War With Megaprojects in Pacific Nation, Australian CEO Warns
Medical technology CEO Nick Coyle says Chinese businesses largely dominate sectors like mining and infrastructure.
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Pentagon Says 4 Killed in New Drug Boat Strike
The boat was ’transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific,' according to U.S. Southern Command.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country
A New South Wales council has ruled against mandating the flying of the three flags, while requests for a Welcome to Country will need to be approved.
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Day in Photos: Swine Fever in Spain, Olympic Flame Handover, and Restoration of the Pergamon Museum
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Taiwan, Japan Warn of Expanded Chinese Military Activity in East Asian Waters
Taipei announced an additional $40 billion in defense funding to counter China’s accelerating preparations for a potential forced unification.
|
Putin and Modi Talk Trade, Peace in New Delhi
The Russian president is making his first visit to India, which is one of Russia’s biggest export markets, in four years.
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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
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Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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Beijing Winning the PR War With Megaprojects in Pacific Nation, Australian CEO Warns
Medical technology CEO Nick Coyle says Chinese businesses largely dominate sectors like mining and infrastructure.
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Pentagon Says 4 Killed in New Drug Boat Strike
The boat was ’transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific,' according to U.S. Southern Command.
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Australia ‘Working Through’ Finalised Pentagon Review of AUKUS
The government says it’s ‘full steam ahead’ on initiatives including nuclear subs.
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New South Wales Council Votes Against Indigenous Flags, Welcome to Country
A New South Wales council has ruled against mandating the flying of the three flags, while requests for a Welcome to Country will need to be approved.
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Day in Photos: Swine Fever in Spain, Olympic Flame Handover, and Restoration of the Pergamon Museum
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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