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South Korea’s Former First Lady Jailed for 20 Months for Corruption
The ruling against Kim Keon Hee came three weeks before the court delivers its verdict on the rebellion charges of her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Starmer Arrives in China, Promising to Make ‘Real Progress’ With Xi Jinping
The British leader’s trip to China comes after several weeks of tension with Trump.
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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Push
Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.
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Trump Signals Flexibility on South Korea Tariffs
The South Korean president’s office said ministers would travel to the United States to convey their commitment to implementing the trade deal.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
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Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
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Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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Australia’s Northern Territory Mandates Students Sing Full National Anthem
‘We are bringing back the national pride into the school community,’ said NT Education Minister Jo Hersey.
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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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Police Ask Schools to Be on Alert as Number of Forced Marriages in Australia Increase
Police say forced marriage has historically been an under-reported crime in Australia and are asking schools to look for warning signs as students return.
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The Creative Ways Criminal Gangs Are Getting Drugs Into Australia
Authorities said concealment methods are becoming more devious amid a high number of drug-related hospitalisations and incarcerations.
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CCP Military’s Silence About Top General’s Ousting Indicates Internal Discontent: Analysts
Signs show that Zhang Youxia’s purge may not be final and the situation is still unclear, experts say.
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South Korea’s Former First Lady Jailed for 20 Months for Corruption
The ruling against Kim Keon Hee came three weeks before the court delivers its verdict on the rebellion charges of her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
|
Starmer Arrives in China, Promising to Make ‘Real Progress’ With Xi Jinping
The British leader’s trip to China comes after several weeks of tension with Trump.
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Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Push
Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.
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Trump Signals Flexibility on South Korea Tariffs
The South Korean president’s office said ministers would travel to the United States to convey their commitment to implementing the trade deal.
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Beijing Warns It Will ‘Take Measures’ If Australia Axes 99-year Chinese Lease
Both major parties in Australia pledged to axe the Port of Darwin lease in the lead-up to the federal election.
|
Theatres Overturn Cancellation of One Nation’s ‘A Super Progressive Movie’
The venues in Melbourne and Hobart overturned their cancellation hours after Pauline Hanson went public with the news.
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Australia’s Inflation Now 3.8 Percent, Power Prices Jump 21 Percent Over the Year
Power prices and housing costs pushed December inflation above the RBA’s target range, fuelling speculation of a rate hike next week.
|
Hospital Changed Identity of Bondi Shooting Victim Amid Patient Safety Concerns
The NSW health minister says hospital staff acted with good intentions when they changed a Jewish patient’s name to ‘Karen Jones.’
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Boyce Challenges Littleproud for Nationals Party Leadership, Points to Coalition Split
‘The National party now faces a right-flank onslaught from One Nation if they go it alone to the next election,’ said Nationals MP Colin Boyce.
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Australia’s Northern Territory Mandates Students Sing Full National Anthem
‘We are bringing back the national pride into the school community,’ said NT Education Minister Jo Hersey.
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Fears New Zealand’s Proposed Telco Law May Broaden State Powers Over Encrypted Messaging
‘New Zealanders will no longer be able to rely on overseas-based networks or applications ... for private or encrypted communications,’ said the FSU.
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Police Ask Schools to Be on Alert as Number of Forced Marriages in Australia Increase
Police say forced marriage has historically been an under-reported crime in Australia and are asking schools to look for warning signs as students return.
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The Creative Ways Criminal Gangs Are Getting Drugs Into Australia
Authorities said concealment methods are becoming more devious amid a high number of drug-related hospitalisations and incarcerations.
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CCP Military’s Silence About Top General’s Ousting Indicates Internal Discontent: Analysts
Signs show that Zhang Youxia’s purge may not be final and the situation is still unclear, experts say.
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