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Machado Plans Venezuela Return, Says Trump’s Pressure Has Weakened Maduro Regime
Maria Corina Machado said she would return to Venezuela even if Maduro remains in power.
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Mexico Approves Tariffs of up to 50 Percent on China, Others
The new tariffs will take effect next year and apply to countries that don’t have a free-trade agreement with Mexico.
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Tech Companies Should Curb ‘Sycophantic and Delusional’ AI Outputs, Attorneys General Say
The attorneys general also highlighted ‘increasingly disturbing reports’ of AI’s interactions with children.
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FBI Says Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Was Supporting Terrorist Groups
Iran’s embassy in Caracas condemned the move as a ‘grave violation of international laws and norms.’
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EU Approves State Aid for Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant
The decision comes amid a broader global nuclear revival, as countries seek to strengthen energy security.
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IMF Urges China to Shift From Exports to Consumption
The IMF called for policy shifts to counter weak domestic demand, deflationary pressures, and high debt levels.
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Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Members to Be Named in Early 2026
‘The kings, and the presidents, prime ministers; they all want to be on the Board of Peace,’ he said.
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Aussies May Hand to Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Australia’s First Electric Truck Charging Hub Launches in Sydney
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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Machado Plans Venezuela Return, Says Trump’s Pressure Has Weakened Maduro Regime
Maria Corina Machado said she would return to Venezuela even if Maduro remains in power.
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Mexico Approves Tariffs of up to 50 Percent on China, Others
The new tariffs will take effect next year and apply to countries that don’t have a free-trade agreement with Mexico.
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Tech Companies Should Curb ‘Sycophantic and Delusional’ AI Outputs, Attorneys General Say
The attorneys general also highlighted ‘increasingly disturbing reports’ of AI’s interactions with children.
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FBI Says Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Was Supporting Terrorist Groups
Iran’s embassy in Caracas condemned the move as a ‘grave violation of international laws and norms.’
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EU Approves State Aid for Poland’s First Nuclear Power Plant
The decision comes amid a broader global nuclear revival, as countries seek to strengthen energy security.
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IMF Urges China to Shift From Exports to Consumption
The IMF called for policy shifts to counter weak domestic demand, deflationary pressures, and high debt levels.
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Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Members to Be Named in Early 2026
‘The kings, and the presidents, prime ministers; they all want to be on the Board of Peace,’ he said.
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Aussies May Hand to Over 5 Years of Social Media History to Enter the US
Travellers would also be required to disclose five years of phone numbers used by themselves and their families, along with 10 years of email addresses.
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Australia’s First Electric Truck Charging Hub Launches in Sydney
The facility will offer 44 fast chargers for light commercial trucks.
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NSW E-Bike Riders Could Require Licence Plates Under Opposition Plan
Premier Chris Minns is also looking to reduce e-bike power and speed.
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‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
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Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
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Australia Backs UK Sanctions on Chinese Cyber Firms Linked to Global Hacking
On Dec. 10, the UK sanctioned Chinese firm i-Soon for targeting over 80 government and private networks worldwide.
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