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Turkey Moves to End Online Anonymity With Mandatory Social Media ID Law
Government said the rules would curb disinformation and protect children, while free-speech groups warned of mass surveillance and self-censorship.
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Peruvian Court Ruling Blocks Regulatory Oversight of Chinese Controlled Strategic Latin American Port
The increase in Chinese control over the strategic port of Chancay in Peru has raised national security concerns.
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The Improbable Comeback of Alysa Liu
At age 16 she was targeted by Chinese spies. She’s now the face of Olympic figure skating.
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US–UK Trade Deal Still Stands, Says British Trade Secretary
Earlier this week, the European Union put on hold the ratification process of the U.S.–EU trade deal, after Trump announced the new temporary global tariff.
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Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Planning to Disrupt Energy System
The allegation comes just days after Hungary vetoed an EU sanctions package against Russia over the halting of oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.
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Panama Removes Hong Kong Company’s Workers From Ports
The move follows Panama’s Supreme Court ruling that the concessions were unconstitutional.
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Aston Martin to Cut up to 20 Percent of Workforce
CEO Adrian Hallmark cited geopolitical uncertainty and tariffs in the United States and China as challenges in 2025.
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Germany’s Merz Pushes Deeper China Cooperation on 1st Beijing Trip
Merz said that ‘no one can bypass China anymore’ as Berlin seeks closer ties with the communist regime.
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US, South Korea to Conduct Freedom Shield Joint Military Drills in March
The drills are designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities as they respond to evolving security challenges and defense scenarios.
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Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US
The president made the statement during Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech to Congress.
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US Warns Ukraine Not to Hit American Interests in Strikes on Russia Energy Infrastructure
The Ukrainian ambassador to Washington said the U.S. State Department had sent her a communication following a strike on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action After Musk Alleges Cartel Ties
Mexico’s president said lawyers are reviewing options after Musk claimed she was ’saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say.’
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Uneasy Calm Returning to Mexico After Chaos Over Killing of Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’
Authorities have cleared most roadblocks and resumed flights and most transit services, as officials work to stabilize Jalisco and neighboring states.
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Police Probe 2nd Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun’s Australian Tour
The news comes barely a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate after violent threats were made against him.
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Turkey Moves to End Online Anonymity With Mandatory Social Media ID Law
Government said the rules would curb disinformation and protect children, while free-speech groups warned of mass surveillance and self-censorship.
|
Peruvian Court Ruling Blocks Regulatory Oversight of Chinese Controlled Strategic Latin American Port
The increase in Chinese control over the strategic port of Chancay in Peru has raised national security concerns.
|
The Improbable Comeback of Alysa Liu
At age 16 she was targeted by Chinese spies. She’s now the face of Olympic figure skating.
|
US–UK Trade Deal Still Stands, Says British Trade Secretary
Earlier this week, the European Union put on hold the ratification process of the U.S.–EU trade deal, after Trump announced the new temporary global tariff.
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Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Planning to Disrupt Energy System
The allegation comes just days after Hungary vetoed an EU sanctions package against Russia over the halting of oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline.
|
Panama Removes Hong Kong Company’s Workers From Ports
The move follows Panama’s Supreme Court ruling that the concessions were unconstitutional.
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Aston Martin to Cut up to 20 Percent of Workforce
CEO Adrian Hallmark cited geopolitical uncertainty and tariffs in the United States and China as challenges in 2025.
|
Germany’s Merz Pushes Deeper China Cooperation on 1st Beijing Trip
Merz said that ‘no one can bypass China anymore’ as Berlin seeks closer ties with the communist regime.
|
US, South Korea to Conduct Freedom Shield Joint Military Drills in March
The drills are designed to test the allies’ joint operational capabilities as they respond to evolving security challenges and defense scenarios.
|
Trump Says Iran Developing Missiles That Could Hit US
The president made the statement during Tuesday night’s State of the Union speech to Congress.
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US Warns Ukraine Not to Hit American Interests in Strikes on Russia Energy Infrastructure
The Ukrainian ambassador to Washington said the U.S. State Department had sent her a communication following a strike on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action After Musk Alleges Cartel Ties
Mexico’s president said lawyers are reviewing options after Musk claimed she was ’saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say.’
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Uneasy Calm Returning to Mexico After Chaos Over Killing of Drug Lord ‘El Mencho’
Authorities have cleared most roadblocks and resumed flights and most transit services, as officials work to stabilize Jalisco and neighboring states.
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Police Probe 2nd Bomb Threat Linked to Shen Yun’s Australian Tour
The news comes barely a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate after violent threats were made against him.
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