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US Designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood received training and support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the State Department.
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US Designates Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Mike Waltz has asked whether it was right for Afghanistan to be given $1 billion in humanitarian aid when the regime denies basic rights to women.
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China Signals Possible Xi–Trump Summit While Rejecting ‘G2’ Framework
The ‘G2’ concept is a reference to a potential partnership between the world’s two largest economies.
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Hegseth Says ‘Most Intense Day’ of Iran Strikes to Be Launched
It comes as Iran launched new attacks on Israel and Gulf countries on Tuesday.
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EU Sets Strategy to Deploy Small Modular Nuclear Reactors by Early 2030s
The EU plans regulatory changes, investment guarantees and cross-border cooperation to accelerate the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors.
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Reports From Iran Describe Clampdown, Prison Chaos, and Fear as Strikes Continue
The Islamic Republic’s national police chief said that security forces have been authorized to use deadly force against certain crimes.
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Trump Says Cuba Could Face Friendly or Unfriendly US Takeover
The president says the island nation is ‘at the end of the line,’ with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading negotiation efforts.
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Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Iran’s Selection of New Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump warns that Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment may exacerbate the ongoing conflict.
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Iran Launches New Wave of Missiles, Drones Across Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the conflict may be nearing completion and warned Iran against blocking oil shipments.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Inquiry Praises NZ’s COVID Response, But Says Mandates Went ‘Beyond What Was Necessary’
The Commission found New Zealanders in 2026 are still ‘bruised’ and ’more divided.’
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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New Bill to Allow Australia to Pause Entry of Some Temporary Visa Holders During Crises
The law is aimed at preventing classes of travellers from being stranded in Australia.
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New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200
The founder of Climate 200 warned that the new laws could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system and disadvantage independent candidates.
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US Designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood received training and support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the State Department.
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US Designates Afghanistan a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention
Mike Waltz has asked whether it was right for Afghanistan to be given $1 billion in humanitarian aid when the regime denies basic rights to women.
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China Signals Possible Xi–Trump Summit While Rejecting ‘G2’ Framework
The ‘G2’ concept is a reference to a potential partnership between the world’s two largest economies.
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Hegseth Says ‘Most Intense Day’ of Iran Strikes to Be Launched
It comes as Iran launched new attacks on Israel and Gulf countries on Tuesday.
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EU Sets Strategy to Deploy Small Modular Nuclear Reactors by Early 2030s
The EU plans regulatory changes, investment guarantees and cross-border cooperation to accelerate the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors.
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Reports From Iran Describe Clampdown, Prison Chaos, and Fear as Strikes Continue
The Islamic Republic’s national police chief said that security forces have been authorized to use deadly force against certain crimes.
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Trump Says Cuba Could Face Friendly or Unfriendly US Takeover
The president says the island nation is ‘at the end of the line,’ with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio leading negotiation efforts.
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Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Iran’s Selection of New Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump warns that Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment may exacerbate the ongoing conflict.
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Iran Launches New Wave of Missiles, Drones Across Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump has said the conflict may be nearing completion and warned Iran against blocking oil shipments.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Inquiry Praises NZ’s COVID Response, But Says Mandates Went ‘Beyond What Was Necessary’
The Commission found New Zealanders in 2026 are still ‘bruised’ and ’more divided.’
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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New Bill to Allow Australia to Pause Entry of Some Temporary Visa Holders During Crises
The law is aimed at preventing classes of travellers from being stranded in Australia.
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New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200
The founder of Climate 200 warned that the new laws could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system and disadvantage independent candidates.
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