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New Zealand Halts New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
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Hundreds Evacuated as Indonesia Raises Mount Semeru to Highest Alert
Authorities say flight routes between Indonesia and Australia could be affected, as ash plumes rise from one of Java’s most active volcanic peaks.
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Congress Should Codify Trump Order Ending Hong Kong’s Special Trade Status, Advisory Panel Says
Hong Kong increasingly resembles just another mainland Chinese city, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says.
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US Confirms Sale of Air Defense Missile System to Taiwan
U.S. aerospace and defense company RTX is to build the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Taiwan.
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Chinese AI Models Spearhead Annexing of Taiwan: Experts
They said algorithms designed to undermine public trust and fracture society are setting the stage for a forced cross-strait peace pact.
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Taiwan Sees Fivefold Surge in CCP’s Infiltration Cases
The latest case involves a Chinese citizen accused of running an espionage network in Taiwan under the orders of the Chinese military.
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Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
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He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
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US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion
Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.
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Taiwan’s New Crisis Handbook Tells Civilians How to Respond to Chinese Attack
It warns that hostile troops may disguise themselves as friendly forces, and that any claims of the government surrendering are to be regarded as fake news.
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Commission Makes Sweeping Recommendations to Counter Beijing’s Aggressive Tactics
The commissioners said it is a matter of whether the United States can move fast enough to reduce dependencies on China.
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North Korean Media Says US-South Korea Submarine Deal Will Spark ‘Hot Arms Race’
Pyongyang’s claim follows the publication of the details of the agreement struck between Seoul and Washington last week.
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DeepSeek Among 5 Chinese AI Tools Found to Pose Risks in Taiwan Security Review
The assessment found DeepSeek, Doubao, Wenxin Yiyan, Tongyi, and Yuanbao to present notable security and bias risks.
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Supreme Court Removes Block on Judgment Involving Late Filipino Leader’s $40 Million
Alleged victims of abuse want control over $40 million in funds held in the United States by the late Filipino strongman, Ferdinand Marcos.
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Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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Trump Suggests He’s Open to Strikes on Mexico to Stop Drug Trafficking
The president’s comments come as the United States conducted its 21st strike on alleged drug boats.
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New Zealand Halts New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions for Gender Dysphoria
Access to the drugs will be withheld until the conclusion of a UK clinical trial, expected in 2031.
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Hundreds Evacuated as Indonesia Raises Mount Semeru to Highest Alert
Authorities say flight routes between Indonesia and Australia could be affected, as ash plumes rise from one of Java’s most active volcanic peaks.
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Congress Should Codify Trump Order Ending Hong Kong’s Special Trade Status, Advisory Panel Says
Hong Kong increasingly resembles just another mainland Chinese city, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission says.
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US Confirms Sale of Air Defense Missile System to Taiwan
U.S. aerospace and defense company RTX is to build the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) for Taiwan.
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Chinese AI Models Spearhead Annexing of Taiwan: Experts
They said algorithms designed to undermine public trust and fracture society are setting the stage for a forced cross-strait peace pact.
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Taiwan Sees Fivefold Surge in CCP’s Infiltration Cases
The latest case involves a Chinese citizen accused of running an espionage network in Taiwan under the orders of the Chinese military.
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Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
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He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
|
US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion
Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.
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Taiwan’s New Crisis Handbook Tells Civilians How to Respond to Chinese Attack
It warns that hostile troops may disguise themselves as friendly forces, and that any claims of the government surrendering are to be regarded as fake news.
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Commission Makes Sweeping Recommendations to Counter Beijing’s Aggressive Tactics
The commissioners said it is a matter of whether the United States can move fast enough to reduce dependencies on China.
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North Korean Media Says US-South Korea Submarine Deal Will Spark ‘Hot Arms Race’
Pyongyang’s claim follows the publication of the details of the agreement struck between Seoul and Washington last week.
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DeepSeek Among 5 Chinese AI Tools Found to Pose Risks in Taiwan Security Review
The assessment found DeepSeek, Doubao, Wenxin Yiyan, Tongyi, and Yuanbao to present notable security and bias risks.
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Supreme Court Removes Block on Judgment Involving Late Filipino Leader’s $40 Million
Alleged victims of abuse want control over $40 million in funds held in the United States by the late Filipino strongman, Ferdinand Marcos.
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Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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Trump Suggests He’s Open to Strikes on Mexico to Stop Drug Trafficking
The president’s comments come as the United States conducted its 21st strike on alleged drug boats.
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