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Why Donald Trump has put Asia on the precipice of a nuclear arms race
In Seoul, Tokyo and even Taipei, a once-unthinkable idea โ building nuclear weapons โ has begun to look disturbingly pragmatic.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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KiwiSaver at a crossroads: budget another missed opportunity to fix NZโs underperforming retirement scheme
KiwiSaver balances remain shockingly low, and constant changes risk undermining faith in a system that is already failing future retirees.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Corroboree 2000, 25 years on: the march for Indigenous reconciliation has left a complicated legacy
In May 2000, Australians marched to symbolise coming together. But in the decades that followed, promises to Indigenous people have gone unfulfilled.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Deaf President Now! traces the powerful uprising that led to Deaf rights in the US โ now again under threat
The powerful documentary on Apple TV+ is shining a light on a decades-long revolution thatโs still unfolding, and now threatened under Trump.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela
President Nicolรกs Maduro highlights Venezuelaโs innovative model of direct democracy, surpassing traditional bourgeois liberal democracy, as the country prepares for transformative elections and constitutional reforms to deepen popular power. Related: Maduro Predicts Oppositionโs Failure and Leads Massive Popular Mobilization in Caracas Ahead of May 25 Elections Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro, in an exclusive...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At least 107 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as aid continues to trickle in
Palestinians say one of the two remaining hospitals in northern Gaza was struck on Thursday, causing extensive damage. Meanwhile, the UN says 90 aid trucks have been distributed, but says much more aid is needed to satisfy the needs of Gazans.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:NSW floods: death toll rises to four after manโs body found in car as intense rain moves south
Severe weather warning for areas further south as 48,000 stranded and water levels at their highest for 100 yearsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death toll in the New South Wales flood disaster has risen to four after a manโs body was found in a car in flood waters near Coffs Harbour on...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US warshipโs New Zealand visit a sign of โdeep tiesโ amid Trump-era uncertainty
New Zealand has committed to US$7.1 billion in defence spending over the next four years in response to rising global tensions.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What we know about Israeli embassy staff shooting
Police say the victims, a young couple, were shot by a man who shouted "free, free Palestine".
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: funding growth at the expense of pay equity for women could cost National in the long run
The National Party has always relied on electoral support from women. But that has eroded over time, and pay equity and KiwiSaver changes could hasten the decline.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Uganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians
Click to expand Image Uganda's veteran opposition figure, Kizza Besigye (unseen), is transported inside an Ugandan military police vehicle as he arrives at the Makindye Martial Court in Kampala, on November 20, 2024. 2024 Badru Katumba / AFP Ugandaโs parliament passed a bill on Wednesdayallowing civilians to be tried before military courts.The bill โ known as the 2025 Uganda Peoplesโ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill โ...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Trump ratchets up battle with Harvard, foreign students: 5 takeaways
The Trump administration intensified its battle with Harvard University on Thursday, revoking the storied collegeโs ability to enroll foreign students and demanding that any such current students transfer elsewhere for the next academic year or lose their visas. The decision was laid out in a letter from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Harvardโs director...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Maduro Predicts Oppositionโs Failure and Leads Massive Popular Mobilization in Caracas Ahead of May 25 Elections
Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro forecasts the oppositionโs defeat amid calls for abstention and emphasizes the strength of the revolutionary movement by leading a large grassroots mobilization in Caracas ahead of the May 25 legislative and regional elections. Related: President Maduro Stands Firm Against Foreign Interference and Mafia Groups Maduro Denounces Oppositionโs Call to Boycott Elections [โฆ]
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Head knocks and ultra-violence: viral games Run It Straight and Power Slap put sports safety back centuries
A new sport features two men running at each other at full pace before colliding. How is this appealing, considering the concussion risks?
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:AI hardware start-ups get fresh boost in Shenzhen with launch of US$1 billion funds
The Shenzhen government has launched funds of 5 billion yuan and 2 billion yuan dedicated to AI and robotics start-ups at the cityโs AI expo.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Two Israeli embassy staff shot and killed in Washington
Suspect charged with two counts of first-degree murder and several firearms felonies after attack outside Jewish museum
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Performer returning to hometown finds love, thanks to queer play
Growing up in a regional town, April McLennan felt she needed to move to the city to find love and pursue a career in the arts as a queer young person, but she found love and authenticity where she least expected it.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism
Two Israeli embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were shot and killed Wednesday night in Washington. The killings sparked immediate, global outrage and anger. The assailant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with other crimes. He allegedly yelled "free Palestine" after the shooting and reportedly told police he did it. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Homebound: The Indian film that got a nine-minute ovation at Cannes
The film, shot in India's rural North, follows two men from the Muslim and Dalit communities who form a bond.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll international students
In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration escalated its battle with Harvard University and revoked the school's ability to enroll international students, a federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order to shut down the Department of Education and the Senate voted to block California's plan to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the year 2035.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:House passes Trump agenda bill, hitting Medicaid, Affordable Care Act
Presented by The Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story House passes Trump agenda bill The House passed legislation early Thursday morning to fund President Trumpโs domestic agenda, which includes steep cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, totaling nearly $800 billion. PAP It does this...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:House GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ but it faces uncertain future in Senate
By the narrowest of margins, Republicans in the House passed President Trump's legislative wish list, setting up a future standoff with the Senate. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins tracked the shifting politics and policy throughout the night.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Will Donald Trumpโs Golden Dome protect America?
US president says system will shield country from missile threats, including from space.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:3 music agency employees dead after plane crashes into California neighbourhood
The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private plane that crashed into aSanDiegoneighborhood.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Timeline: Trumpโs escalating standoff with Harvard University
Move to block Harvard from enrolling foreign students latest action against university in months-long pressure campaign.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Gaza media office says six officers guarding aid killed in Israeli strikes
Gaza media office says six officers guarding aid killed in Israeli strikes The Gaza Government Media Office said at least six security officers guarding humanitarian aid from looting in the Gaza Strip were killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday. According to the office, Israel launched eight strikes on the security guards protecting the aid. โIt has become clear that the occupation army is operating in a systematic way...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Kennedy’s ‘MAHA’ report targets vaccines, food supply and prescription drugs
President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report about the uptick in chronic childhood diseases and what they say are the underlying causes. The report from the "Make America Healthy Again" commission is in line with the ideas and beliefs that Kennedy has promoted. Ali Rogan discussed more with Lauren Weber of The Washington Post.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:House 'big beautiful bill' makes sweeping energy cuts
{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House OKs major cuts to energy tax credits The House overnight voted to approve an updated version of its "big, beautiful bill" that includes massive cuts to energy tax credits. Greg Nash Under the updated version, any energy projects that begin...
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Federal authorities announce murder charges in fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers
The man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington as they left an event at a Jewish museum told police after his arrest, โI did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza," federal authorities said Thursday in announcing criminal charges.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
Also in todayโs newsletter, North Koreaโs failed warship launch, and US House passes Trumpโs tax bill
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:23 May 2025
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Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:โItโs unsafeโ: why Trumpโs โgold cardโ visa is failing to lure wealthy Chinese
Chinese investors are unfazed by the visaโs US$5 million price tag, but have concerns about taxes, crime and the policyโs legality.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ship footage shared with BBC captures sound of Titan sub imploding
Support ship video shows the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush hearing the sound of the implosion.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:Ship footage captures sound of Titan sub imploding
Support ship video shows the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush hearing the sound of the implosion.
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source:FDA warns of 'rare but severe itching' after using popular allergy medications
The itching, known medically as pruritus, was so bad that affected people described "significant and persistent impact on quality of life and ability to function."
Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: