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Beijing Tells Chinese Firms to Stop Using U.S. and Israeli Cybersecurity Software Over National Security Concerns

Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software produced by around a dozen firms from the United States and Israel, citing national security concerns, according to two people briefed on the matter. Among the affected U.S. companies...
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Greenland Showdown Puts NATO Unity at Risk as Denmark Faces Trump Administration’s Push for Control of Arctic Island

Greenland and Denmark are preparing for what officials describe as the most consequential talks of their careers as they head to Washington to confront renewed pressure from the Trump administration over the Arctic territory — a dispute that threatens to...
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng

China’s Xpeng Aims to Sell Up to 600,000 Vehicles in 2026 as EV Maker Pushes Aggressive Growth Strategy

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng is targeting sales of between 550,000 and 600,000 vehicles this year, according to a report by Chinese technology portal 36Kr, citing a recent internal strategy meeting. A company source confirmed the report on Wednesday. If...
Dan Murphy’s owner Endeavour Group

Dan Murphy’s owner Endeavour Group sacrifices margins to boost volumes, triggering sell-off in shares

Shares in Endeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy’s and BWS, slid to a two-month low on Tuesday after the company revealed it had ramped up discounting to lift sales, a strategy that is weighing on profit margins in an...
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US December Budget Deficit Jumps to Record $US145 Billion as Military Spending Surges and Tariff Revenues Show Signs of Levelling Off

The US government posted a $US145 billion ($A217 billion) budget deficit in December, marking a sharp deterioration in the monthly fiscal position and highlighting the impact of higher spending, calendar shifts in benefit payments and signs that tariff-related revenue growth...
Australian-Linked Underworld Boss Apprehended Iraq as Authorities Target Syndicate Responsible for Illicit Tobacco Trade

Australian-Linked Underworld Boss Apprehended Iraq as Authorities Target Syndicate Responsible for Illicit Tobacco Trade, Violence, and Global Drug Operations

An exiled underworld figure with deep ties to Australia’s illicit tobacco trade has been arrested in the Middle East, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Kazem “Kaz” Hamad, also identified in official documents as Kadhim Malik Hamad Rabah al-Hajami, was taken into...
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Global Passport Rankings 2026: Singapore Tops Global Passport Rankings for Third Consecutive Year as US and UK Slip Amid Geopolitical Shifts

The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed for 2026, as airlines brace for a record 5.2 billion passengers this year. The Henley Passport Index, marking two decades of ranking passports according to the number of destinations their holders can...
People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia,

Bondi Beach Footbridge at Center of Debate One Month After Mass Shooting, with Plans for Replacement or Restoration Under Review

The footbridge used by two gunmen during the Bondi Beach terror attack has become a “ghoulish reminder” of the tragedy, prompting calls for its removal as Waverley Council prepares to decide the future of the century-old structure. The north pedestrian...
Donald Trump Appears to Swear and Flip the Bird at Factory Worker During Ford Plant Visit in Michigan

Trump Appears to Swear and Flip the Bird at Factory Worker During Ford Plant Visit in Michigan

US President Donald Trump appeared to swear and make an obscene gesture toward a factory worker during a widely circulated video of his visit to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan, on Tuesday. The exchange occurred as Trump toured the...
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Trump Urges Citizens to Overthrow Institutions as Iran Faces Deadliest Unrest in Years, Economic Sanctions Tightened Against Tehran

US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric toward Iran, urging citizens to continue protesting against the country’s clerical rulers and promising unspecified assistance, as Tehran faces its largest demonstrations in years. The unrest has drawn international attention, heightening tensions...
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