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Italy Says US Significantly Lowered Proposed Tariffs on Certain Pasta Brands
The U.S. has reduced proposed anti-dumping tariffs on 13 Italian pasta brands after a review found companies addressed concerns over below-market pricing.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Japan Aids South American Countries to Combat China’s Illegal Fishing, Threats to Maritime Security
China has the world’s largest distant-water fishing fleet, engaging in poaching and intelligence gathering in other countries’ sovereign waters, said analysts.
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Several Reported Killed in Iran Protests Over Economic Hardships
In December 2025, inflation reached 42.5 percent in the country as the Iranian rial lost around half its value against the dollar.
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Beijing’s Blockade Around Taiwan Risks War, Strengthens US Support: Analysts
Rising complacency and division leave Taiwan dangerously exposed to attack, experts warn.
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Japan Raises Concerns After China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
Tokyo said the exercises escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s actions triggered diplomatic and economic fallout.
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Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
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‘National Crisis’: Leaders Back Bondi Royal Commission
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Taiwan President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China’s War Games
President Lai Ching-te made the remarks in a New Year address, a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping said ’reunification‘ with Taiwan was ’unstoppable.’
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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‘Absolutely Horrendous’ Start to 2026 on Australian Beaches
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast.
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Italy Says US Significantly Lowered Proposed Tariffs on Certain Pasta Brands
The U.S. has reduced proposed anti-dumping tariffs on 13 Italian pasta brands after a review found companies addressed concerns over below-market pricing.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
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Japan Aids South American Countries to Combat China’s Illegal Fishing, Threats to Maritime Security
China has the world’s largest distant-water fishing fleet, engaging in poaching and intelligence gathering in other countries’ sovereign waters, said analysts.
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Several Reported Killed in Iran Protests Over Economic Hardships
In December 2025, inflation reached 42.5 percent in the country as the Iranian rial lost around half its value against the dollar.
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Beijing’s Blockade Around Taiwan Risks War, Strengthens US Support: Analysts
Rising complacency and division leave Taiwan dangerously exposed to attack, experts warn.
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Japan Raises Concerns After China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan
Tokyo said the exercises escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s actions triggered diplomatic and economic fallout.
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Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
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‘National Crisis’: Leaders Back Bondi Royal Commission
Former Reserve Bank governors, business leaders and politicians are uniting to call for a royal commission following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
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Bulgaria Becomes 21st Nation to Join the Euro
Following the nation’s accession to the eurozone, only six EU member states which use their own currencies.
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Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Taiwan President Vows to Defend Sovereignty After China’s War Games
President Lai Ching-te made the remarks in a New Year address, a day after Chinese leader Xi Jinping said ’reunification‘ with Taiwan was ’unstoppable.’
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Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.
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‘Absolutely Horrendous’ Start to 2026 on Australian Beaches
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast.
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