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US to Give $1.6 Billion to Kenya as Part of ‘America First’ Global Health Strategy
The agreement for HIV/AIDS funding is the first under Trump’s new approach since the Department for International Aid was disbanded.
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EU Announces Probe of Meta Over 3rd-Party AI Restrictions on WhatsApp
Meta’s new restrictions may be in violation of EU competition rules that ban companies from abusing their dominant market position.
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EU Slaps Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine Over Content Rules
‘The EU should be supporting free speech not attacking American companies over garbage,’ Vice President JD Vance said ahead of the decision.
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Japanese Embassy in China Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Nanjing Massacre Anniversary
Japanese citizens are also urged to ’refrain from speaking loudly enough for others to hear when outside, and avoid conspicuous behavior.’
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Taiwan, Japan Warn of Expanded Chinese Military Activity in East Asian Waters
Taipei announced an additional $40 billion in defense funding to counter China’s accelerating preparations for a potential forced unification.
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Putin and Modi Talk Trade, Peace in New Delhi
The Russian president is making his first visit to India, which is one of Russia’s biggest export markets, in four years.
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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
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Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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US to Give $1.6 Billion to Kenya as Part of ‘America First’ Global Health Strategy
The agreement for HIV/AIDS funding is the first under Trump’s new approach since the Department for International Aid was disbanded.
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EU Announces Probe of Meta Over 3rd-Party AI Restrictions on WhatsApp
Meta’s new restrictions may be in violation of EU competition rules that ban companies from abusing their dominant market position.
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EU Slaps Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine Over Content Rules
‘The EU should be supporting free speech not attacking American companies over garbage,’ Vice President JD Vance said ahead of the decision.
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Japanese Embassy in China Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Nanjing Massacre Anniversary
Japanese citizens are also urged to ’refrain from speaking loudly enough for others to hear when outside, and avoid conspicuous behavior.’
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Taiwan, Japan Warn of Expanded Chinese Military Activity in East Asian Waters
Taipei announced an additional $40 billion in defense funding to counter China’s accelerating preparations for a potential forced unification.
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Putin and Modi Talk Trade, Peace in New Delhi
The Russian president is making his first visit to India, which is one of Russia’s biggest export markets, in four years.
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Eurovision Clears Israel for 2026 Contest as 4 Broadcasters Quit Over Gaza War
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed the EBU’s decision, while Dutch, Irish, Slovenian and Spanish broadcasters announced a boycott.
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Assault Leaves Falun Gong Practitioner Bloodied, Days After Bomb Threat
‘[He] hit me on the forehead, striking my left eyebrow, and the bridge of my nose,’ said Kun Li.
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Native Title Claim Over 25,000 Square Kilometres Back On, After Rare Court Ban
The claim was rejected last year and any further claims blocked.
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Australian Military Tech Supplier Linked to CCP United Front, Inquiry Hears
A federal senator has questioned defence contracts with Pioneer Computers, alleging its CEO has ties to organisations linked to Beijing’s United Front.
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Further Tests Show EVs Still Travelling Less Than Their Advertised Range
Real-world testing found several electric vehicles travelled 3 to 31 percent less than their advertised driving range.
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EU Unveils Plan to Reduce Dependency on China for Minerals
The EU plans to release $3.5 billion next year to fund projects that reduce dependency and use existing and new measures to boost the bloc’s economic security.
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