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Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says
The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.
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Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:AI power play: who, how and now of the tech changing everything
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen rapid growth, transforming industries and daily life. From chatbots to advanced generative models, AI’s capabilities continue to expand, driven by powerful companies investing heavily in research and development. “The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone,” […] The post AI power play:...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Australia to reclaim strategic Darwin port from Chinese ownership amid rising security fears
The Port of Darwin, under a 99-year lease to Chinese firm Landbridge, is a strategic asset on Australia’s northern coast and home to a US base.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Ukraine war: 9 children killed in Russian strike near playground in Zelensky’s hometown
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it conducted a precision missile strike on a restaurant where commanders and Western instructors were meeting.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:European and US markets continue to drop after Trump's global tariffs
Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50%.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Sotheby’s offers to value cash-strapped councils’ art collections
Critics warn auction house is pressuring struggling authorities into selling public assets
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Why Canada needs Vancouver Pizza
Long inundated with American culture, Canada lacks a strong culinary identity... until now
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:US vacation hotspots brace for slump as angry Canadians cancel trips
Trump’s threats of annexation and tariffs hit the country’s largest international tourist market
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:How investors can respond to Trump’s tariffs turmoil
Should you ‘buy the dip’ or cut and run? Risk indicators are still flashing red
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Popo Molefe: From politics to fixing potholes
The struggle stalwart debunks narratives about racial discord in South Africa
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk-Sam Altman fight over OpenAI overhaul set for March trial
A US federal judge called for an expedited trial on the ‘core’ claim from Musk’s 2024 lawsuit that OpenAI’s restructuring plan is unlawful.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:US tourist arrested for entering forbidden Indian island
A US tourist was arrested for entering North Sentinel Island, where the inhabitants shun all contact with the outside world. The tourist had carried a coconut and Diet Coke as a "gift" for the Sentinelese people.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Coalition rethinks its return to work mandates
Policy feared to be unpopular in seats with high numbers of working professional women now only applies to Canberra-based bureaucratsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s top security official arrives in US for secret talks
Meeting comes amid mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:How Kyiv’s effort to lure Trump with rare earths backfired
Ukraine potentially has large deposits of crucial minerals, but it will take peace and billions of dollars to unlock them.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Nicaragua Discontinues ICJ Processes Against Israel, Reaffirms Support for Palestinian Rights
Nicaragua’s government announces the discontinuation of legal processes against Israel at the International Court of Justice due to financial constraints, while reaffirming its support for the Palestinian people and urging wealthier nations to uphold their rights. Related: Nicaragua Calls Action to Stop the Genocide of Palestine The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua […]
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Activates Powerful Communal Government System in Caracas as Part of 7T Transformation Plan
Venezuela’s President Maduro activates the Communal Government System in Caracas, inaugurating sports fields, community stores & health centers under the 7T Plan to strengthen grassroots development Related: Venezuela Activates Popular and Communal Government System President Maduro Launches Grassroots Governance Model in Caracas President Nicolás Maduro of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela led the activation of...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:At least 14 killed as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kryvyi Rih
Ukrainian officials say Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on a residential area in the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:A Cultural Bridge Through Film: Arab Cinema and Audiovisual Productions in Latin America
Cinema in Latin America has become a powerful space for cultural exchange, fostering a growing interest in the Arab experience through films, documentaries, and festivals. These initiatives highlight both the historical legacy and contemporary dynamics of Arab communities in the region. Notable examples include the LatinArab International Film Festival in Argentina, the Mostra Mundo Árabe […]
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:JP Morgan predicts 2025 recession as Trump tariffs rattle market
J.P. Morgan is forecasting that the U.S. economy will enter a recession this year as fallout from President Trump's tariffs has taken hold. In a Friday evening note to investors, the company's chief U.S. economist Michael Feroli said the firm predicts that gross domestic product (GDP) will likely contract "under the weight of the tariffs."...
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’
As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.
Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source:US judge orders return of father deported to megaprison 'in error'
A US court orders the Trump administration to bring back a young father who was mistakenly deported to a notorious megaprison in El Salvador.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:More patients despair at lost teeth and savings after dentists suspended
More than 20 people have been left with unfinished dental implants, including a man who learnt in an ABC article that both his dentists had been suspended after he paid $55,500 for a major procedure.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Doohan's F1 team confirms he's 'OK' after Japanese Grand Prix crash
Australia's Jack Doohan walks away unscathed after his car loses grip on the fourth lap in the second free practice session at Suzuka.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's president is out - but he leaves behind a polarised country
A pro-Yoon fringe movement, stoked by right-wing YouTubers, has become more energised and extreme.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Chemical industry asks for blanket exemptions to Biden-era regulations
Two leading chemical industry groups have asked the Trump administration for blanket exemptions to certain Biden-era regulations for all polluters. TheAmerican Chemistry Council and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers requested that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exempt all polluters from Biden-era rules that limit their emissions of toxic chemicals. Just because the trade and...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Over 100 Children Killed or Injured Daily in Gaza: UNRWA Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
The UN reports at least 100 child casualties daily in Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive. Over 15,000 children have died since October 2023. Urgent calls for a ceasefire amid severe humanitarian suffering. Related: Gaza Becomes Graveyard for Children: UNRWA The situation in Gaza has become increasingly alarming, according to a recent report by the […]
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact
Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trump drops Medicare obesity drug proposal
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials reject Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs The Trump administration says it will not move forward with a Biden proposal that Medicare cover anti-obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Zepbound from Eli Lilly. ...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Crime figure Tony Mokbel marks first day of freedom with morning walk
Notorious underworld drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has marked his first full day of freedom in 18 years with an early morning walk.
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:What are anti-dumping laws and why does Australia need them?
Trump’s tariffs could lead to cheap imports being ‘dumped’ on our shores. But is that always bad?Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastTrump’s sweeping new tariffs have left global markets in turmoil and Norfolk Islanders scratching their heads. Politicians, economists, and everyday people around the world have been scrambling to...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Is Anthony Albanese worried Jacinta Allan’s poor standing will hurt his election chances in Victoria?
The PM has so far avoided the Victorian premier on his campaign trail. It has some state Labor MPs worrying she could be made a scapegoatPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDuring the 2022 election campaign,...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Tariffs quash Trump TikTok deal
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok deal pulled after Trump tariff announcement A finalized TikTok deal was pulled Thursday after President Trump announced massive new tariffs against China. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Trump was poised to sign an executive order approving a deal that would have seen TikTok’s U.S. operations spun off into...
Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source:Trade war, tariffs and uncertainty drag markets to worst week in years
Stocks were in free fall again Friday as markets saw their worst week in years. The trade war heated up as China responded to President Trump with their own 34 percent tariffs on imported U.S. goods. Markets fell further after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Justin Wolfers.
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