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UK Watchdog Secures Apple, Google Commitments to Reform App Store Practices
The UK regulator is seeking public input on proposed changes to boost transparency, fairness, and interoperability in the UK’s $38.3 billion app economy.
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Iran Suggests It May Dilute Uranium in Return for US Sanctions Relief
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report last year that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US Lowers Bangladesh Tariffs to 19 Percent, Exempts Some Apparels in Trade Deal
Bangladesh is the first South Asian country to seal a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
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Cuba Warns Airlines of Aviation Fuel Shortage as Air Canada Cancels Flights
The Cuban government announced that cultural events, including the Havana International Book Fair, have been suspended and bank hours reduced.
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US Issues Fresh Maritime Guidance Amid US–Iran Tensions
The advisory to commercial vessels urges caution in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear negotiations begin and new tariffs target Iran’s trade partners.
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Taylor Under Pressure to Declare Spill as Liberal Leadership Question Looms
‘If Angus is interested in ... the leadership then he should say so. That’s something he needs to make clear,’ said Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Labor Unveils $218 Million Plan to Address Aboriginal Family Violence
Minister Tanya Plibersek touted the plan as ‘historic,’ saying it would address the unique needs and barriers facing Indigenous women and children.
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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
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One Nation Calls for Grace Tame to Be Stripped of Australian of the Year Award
‘Her support of a global intifada should be a terrifying trigger for ASIO and other police agencies to investigate who she’s hanging out with,” said Hanson.
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Leaked Hospital Image of 16-Week-Old Aborted Foetus Draws Crowd to Pro-Life Rally
Anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe led to rally where state party MP Robbie Katter pledged to overturn a gag order on debate.
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2 Killed in Boat Strike by US Military in Eastern Pacific, With 1 Survivor
This marked the second strike in less than a week, following a Feb. 5 operation.
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UK Watchdog Secures Apple, Google Commitments to Reform App Store Practices
The UK regulator is seeking public input on proposed changes to boost transparency, fairness, and interoperability in the UK’s $38.3 billion app economy.
|
Iran Suggests It May Dilute Uranium in Return for US Sanctions Relief
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a report last year that Iran had accelerated its production of near-weapons-grade uranium.
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UK Expands Hong Kong Visa Scheme After Jimmy Lai Sentencing
The Home Office said the sentencing ‘shows how the Beijing-imposed National Security Law has criminalised dissent, prompting many to leave the territory.’
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US Lowers Bangladesh Tariffs to 19 Percent, Exempts Some Apparels in Trade Deal
Bangladesh is the first South Asian country to seal a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
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Cuba Warns Airlines of Aviation Fuel Shortage as Air Canada Cancels Flights
The Cuban government announced that cultural events, including the Havana International Book Fair, have been suspended and bank hours reduced.
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US Issues Fresh Maritime Guidance Amid US–Iran Tensions
The advisory to commercial vessels urges caution in the Strait of Hormuz as nuclear negotiations begin and new tariffs target Iran’s trade partners.
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Taylor Under Pressure to Declare Spill as Liberal Leadership Question Looms
‘If Angus is interested in ... the leadership then he should say so. That’s something he needs to make clear,’ said Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam.
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Labor Unveils $218 Million Plan to Address Aboriginal Family Violence
Minister Tanya Plibersek touted the plan as ‘historic,’ saying it would address the unique needs and barriers facing Indigenous women and children.
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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
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One Nation Calls for Grace Tame to Be Stripped of Australian of the Year Award
‘Her support of a global intifada should be a terrifying trigger for ASIO and other police agencies to investigate who she’s hanging out with,” said Hanson.
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Leaked Hospital Image of 16-Week-Old Aborted Foetus Draws Crowd to Pro-Life Rally
Anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe led to rally where state party MP Robbie Katter pledged to overturn a gag order on debate.
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2 Killed in Boat Strike by US Military in Eastern Pacific, With 1 Survivor
This marked the second strike in less than a week, following a Feb. 5 operation.
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