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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against X Over Use of Grok to Generate Explicit Content
The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.
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China Tops List of Countries That Could Face Trump’s Iran Tariff Threat
China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, accounting for more than 80 percent of purchases.
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Leaders of Japan and South Korea Agree to Increase Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also discussed the importance of their relationships with the United States.
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Taiwan Says It Has Reached Broad Trade Consensus With Washington
The United States views Taiwan as critical to both supply chains and regional deterrence.
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Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
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China Stands to Lose Billions in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The U.S. military operation redirects Venezuela’s oil to Washington, imperiling China’s loans-for-crude agreements and the refineries that depended on it.
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Maduro’s Capture Sparks Debate Among Observers in China and Taiwan Over US Deterrence
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
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India, Germany Pledge Deeper Trade and Security Ties
The leaders also supported closer collaboration between defence industries, with a new roadmap aimed at co-development of equipment.
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Malaysia, Indonesia Block Musk’s Grok Amid Explicit Content Scrutiny
Both countries pointed to harm involving women and minors as a central concern driving regulatory action.
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Japan Works to Diversify Critical Mineral Supplies in Face of China Curbs, PM Says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to travel to Washington on Jan. 11 to discuss critical mineral supplies with her G-7 counterparts.
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North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes to Steal Sensitive Information: FBI
U.S. government entities, academic institutions, and think tanks are being targeted.
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US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
China’s inaction following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States exposes its unreliability, one expert said.
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What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
Life-threatening withdrawal symptoms are sending users to the intensive care unit.
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China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey
The survey also showed that employment contracted for the fifth consecutive month in December.
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Chinese Asylum Claims Near Record Levels in 2025, UN Data Show
Preliminary data show nearly 179,000 Chinese nationals sought asylum worldwide in 2025, with the United States receiving the vast majority of claims.
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Trump Says US Action in Venezuela Does Not Set Precedent for China to Move on Taiwan
Trump said the Venezuela operation reflected a unique security threat and should not be read as a green light for Chinese action on Taiwan.
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Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
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Malaysia to Take Legal Action Against X Over Use of Grok to Generate Explicit Content
The announcement followed a decision by the UK’s communications regulator to open a formal investigation into X.
|
China Tops List of Countries That Could Face Trump’s Iran Tariff Threat
China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, accounting for more than 80 percent of purchases.
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Leaders of Japan and South Korea Agree to Increase Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also discussed the importance of their relationships with the United States.
|
Taiwan Says It Has Reached Broad Trade Consensus With Washington
The United States views Taiwan as critical to both supply chains and regional deterrence.
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Marxist Network Behind Pro-Maduro, Anti-ICE Protests Faces Congressional Scrutiny
The groups have organized dozens of pro-Maduro and anti-ICE protests in recent weeks.
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China Stands to Lose Billions in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The U.S. military operation redirects Venezuela’s oil to Washington, imperiling China’s loans-for-crude agreements and the refineries that depended on it.
|
Maduro’s Capture Sparks Debate Among Observers in China and Taiwan Over US Deterrence
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
|
India, Germany Pledge Deeper Trade and Security Ties
The leaders also supported closer collaboration between defence industries, with a new roadmap aimed at co-development of equipment.
|
Malaysia, Indonesia Block Musk’s Grok Amid Explicit Content Scrutiny
Both countries pointed to harm involving women and minors as a central concern driving regulatory action.
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Japan Works to Diversify Critical Mineral Supplies in Face of China Curbs, PM Says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to travel to Washington on Jan. 11 to discuss critical mineral supplies with her G-7 counterparts.
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North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes to Steal Sensitive Information: FBI
U.S. government entities, academic institutions, and think tanks are being targeted.
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US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
China’s inaction following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States exposes its unreliability, one expert said.
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What to Know About the Drug Causing a Withdrawal Crisis in Fentanyl Users
Life-threatening withdrawal symptoms are sending users to the intensive care unit.
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China’s Services PMI Growth Hits 6-Month Low in December: S&P Global Survey
The survey also showed that employment contracted for the fifth consecutive month in December.
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Chinese Asylum Claims Near Record Levels in 2025, UN Data Show
Preliminary data show nearly 179,000 Chinese nationals sought asylum worldwide in 2025, with the United States receiving the vast majority of claims.
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Trump Says US Action in Venezuela Does Not Set Precedent for China to Move on Taiwan
Trump said the Venezuela operation reflected a unique security threat and should not be read as a green light for Chinese action on Taiwan.
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Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
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