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Friday, Oct 17, 2025
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U.S. Chamber Sues Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Major business lobby challenges sweeping executive action as too costly and beyond presidential power
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China Accelerates to the Forefront in Global Nuclear Fusion Race
With ambitious funding, talent repatriation and rapid prototyping, Beijing positions itself to lead in harnessing sun-like energy
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Yachts, Private Jets, and a Picasso Painting: Exposed as 'One of the Largest Frauds in History'
The United States indicted Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group, for a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering scheme involving forced-labor camps where workers were abused and coerced into deceivi...
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Australia’s Wedgetail Spies Aid NATO Response as Russian MiGs Breach Estonian Airspace
RAAF AWACS aircraft activated from Polish base during MiG-31 incursion, drawing NATO and Dutch praise
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Victoria Orders Review of Transgender Prison Placement Amid Safety Concerns for Female Inmates
Corrections Victoria told to update policy after public outcry over placement of male-born prisoner in women’s jail
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U.S. Treasury Mobilises New $20 Billion Debt Facility to Stabilise Argentina
Washington launches private-sector debt support alongside earlier currency swap to shore up Milei’s faltering economy
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French Business Leaders Decry Budget as Macron’s Pro-Enterprise Promise Undermined
New €6.5 billion tax hikes in Lecornu’s budget spark accusations of betrayal from industrial and luxury sectors
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Trump Claims Modi Pledged India Would End Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
President announces a diplomatic breakthrough as part of his campaign to isolate Moscow, though New Delhi has not confirmed the pledge
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Surging AI Startup Valuations Fuel Bubble Concerns Among Top Investors
Rapid funding frenzy in artificial intelligence draws warnings of speculative excess despite long-term optimism
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U.S. Withholds $40.6 Million from California Over Truck Driver English-Proficiency Enforcement
Department of Transportation suspends federal funds citing California’s alleged noncompliance with Trump-era English language rules for commercial drivers
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Australia Confirms U.S. Access to Upgraded Submarine Shipyard Under AUKUS Deal
Australian Defence Minister says the U.S. will be able to use the renovated Henderson facility as part of the $12 billion upgrade under the trilateral AUKUS agreement
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“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says European nations will deliver firepower to Ukraine through U.S. weapons purchases, while the decision to supply long-range Tomahawks rests solely with President Trump.
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Brands Confront New Dilemma as Extremists Adopt Fashion Labels
Far-right activists in the UK and US have been seen wearing brands such as Stone Island and Fred Perry, forcing companies to address unwanted political associations while maintaining their core identities.
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The Sydney Sweeney and Jeans Storm: “The Outcome Surpassed Our Wildest Dreams”
American Eagle’s Chief Marketing Officer Craig Brommers breaks his silence on the controversial Sydney Sweeney campaign, defending the decision not to pull it despite online backlash and revealing it brought one million new customers in ...
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Erika Kirk Delivers Moving Tribute at White House as Trump Awards Charlie Presidential Medal of Freedom
On what would have been his 32nd birthday, Charlie Kirk is posthumously honored amid deep emotional reflections and calls to carry his legacy forward
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China’s Implicit Beef Blockade Boosts Australian Cattle Exports
Beef shipments from Australia to China surge as U.S. exports stall amid renewed tariff tensions
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China Imposes Sanctions on South Korean Shipbuilder Over U.S. Ties
Beijing targets Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries accused of aiding Washington’s investigations, widening the U.S.–China trade confrontation to third countries
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ScamBodia: The Chinese Fraud Empire Shielded by Cambodia’s Ruling Elite
UK and US Freeze £130 Million in Assets Linked to Cambodia’s State-Protected Scam Network
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Trump Conditions U.S. Support for Argentina on Milei’s Electoral Success
Washington signals $20 billion aid hinges on the Libertarian president’s party performing well in midterm polls
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French PM Suspends Macron’s Pension Reform Until After 2027 in Bid to Stabilize Government
Lecornu pauses controversial retirement-age law to defuse no-confidence threat and win Socialist support
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Orange, Bouygues and Free Make €17 Billion Bid for Drahi’s Altice France Telecom Assets
Offer would carve up SFR’s consumer and infrastructure units among France’s major telecoms, accelerating industry consolidation
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Dutch Government Seizes Chipmaker After U.S. Presses for Removal of Chinese CEO
Nexperia takeover follows Washington ultimatum that it stay off the export blacklist only if Zhang Xuezheng is ousted
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Bessent Accuses China of Dragging Down Global Economy Amid New Trade Curbs
U.S. Treasury Secretary says Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earths reflect economic weakness and pose global risks
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U.S. Revokes Visas of Foreign Nationals Who ‘Celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Six foreign nationals lose U.S. visa status after social media posts lauded or made light of conservative activist’s death
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AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
Leaders convene to pitch AI as a pillar of national sovereignty amid UAE’s push for digital transformation
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DJI Loses Appeal to Remove Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label
Judge upholds designation under Section 1260H despite majority of DoD claims being rejected
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State Department Adviser Ashley Tellis Charged After FBI Finds Over 1,000 Classified Pages at His Home
Affidavit alleges repeated removal of classified material and multiple meetings with Chinese officials
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EU Deploys New Biometric Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travelers Must Know
From October 12, biometric checks begin across Schengen borders ahead of full rollout by April 2026
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Australian Prime Minister’s Private Number Exposed Through AI Contact Scraper
An AI-powered contact aggregation site has published Anthony Albanese’s mobile number alongside those of other global leaders
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Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
The notorious FCKGW key originated from a Volume Licensing Key, leaked before XP’s release, not reverse-engineered
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China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
As Washington doubles down on export controls and tariff pressure to stymie China’s technological ascent, Beijing is quietly reshaping the rules of engagement. Rather than cede the AI and tech race to U.S. dominance, China is leaning int...
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Australia Faces Demographic Risk as Fertility Falls to Record Low
New research shows the country’s birthrate has fallen to 1.5 births per woman—well below replacement level—and warns Australia may no longer be able to sustain its population naturally
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Labour MP Jeevun Sandher calls on the UK take the British flags down since it makes migrants "uneasy"
California County Reinstates Mask Mandate in Health Facilities as Respiratory Illness Risk Rises
Sonoma County enacts mask requirement and stronger vaccine guidance amid concerns over COVID-19 and flu season
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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump-Brokered Gaza Truce, Hostages to Be Freed
Under U.S. mediation, the parties sign onto a deal for ceasefire, troop withdrawal, and hostage exchange amid cautious optimism
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French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
Triple prime ministerial collapse and parliamentary paralysis open the door for Le Pen’s far-right party as a stabilising force
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China Unveils Sweeping Rare Earth Export Controls to Shield ‘National Security’
Beijing imposes extended restrictions on magnets, technologies, and overseas cooperation in rare earth sector
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The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
Once hailed as a forum for cooperation, the WEF now faces existential questions about legitimacy, democracy, and its obsession with global control.
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France: Less Than a Month After His Appointment, the New French Prime Minister Resigns
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned after only twenty-seven days in office, becoming the shortest-serving premier in the country’s history amid deep political paralysis and growing public frustration with President Emman...
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that Hungary will not adopt the euro, saying the European Union is falling apart and that deeper monetary integration would tie Hungary too closely to a fracturing bloc.
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Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally will assume the spiritual leadership of the Church of England in January 2026, marking a historic first
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Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
The newly elected mayor of a town in western Germany was in a critical condition after being found with multiple stab wounds on Tuesday, authorities said. Iris Stalzer, 57, dragged herself back into her house after being stabbed around ...
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Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
Governments around the world are using major consulting firms to facilitate and justify corruption — commissioning reports that encourage the waste of taxpayer money on useless projects designed to enrich favored contractors. Incidents l...
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US Prosecutors Gained Legal Approval to Hack Telegram Servers
In a move stirring debate over privacy and jurisdiction, U.S. federal prosecutors have secured judicial authorization to perform a remote inspection of Telegram’s servers as part of a child exploitation investigation. The court order, as...
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Macron Faces Intensifying Pressure to Resign or Trigger New Elections Amid France’s Political Turmoil
After yet another prime ministerial collapse, former allies join calls for early exit or parliamentary reset
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Standard Chartered Names Roberto Hoornweg as Sole Head of Corporate & Investment Banking
Sunil Kaushal to retire in 2026 as the bank consolidates leadership ahead of wider restructuring
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UK Asylum Housing Firm Faces Backlash Over £187 Million Profits and Poor Living Conditions
Clearsprings Ready Homes accused of exploiting taxpayer contracts as asylum seekers report unsafe, unhygienic and degrading accommodation
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UK Police Crack Major Gang in Smuggling of up to 40,000 Stolen Phones to China
Operation Echosteep disrupts an alleged network behind nearly 40 % of London’s phone theft exports
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U.S. Chamber Sues Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
China Accelerates to the Forefront in Global Nuclear Fusion Race
Yachts, Private Jets, and a Picasso Painting: Exposed as 'One of the Largest Frauds in History'
Australia’s Wedgetail Spies Aid NATO Response as Russian MiGs Breach Estonian Airspace
Victoria Orders Review of Transgender Prison Placement Amid Safety Concerns for Female Inmates
U.S. Treasury Mobilises New $20 Billion Debt Facility to Stabilise Argentina
French Business Leaders Decry Budget as Macron’s Pro-Enterprise Promise Undermined
Trump Claims Modi Pledged India Would End Russian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
Surging AI Startup Valuations Fuel Bubble Concerns Among Top Investors
U.S. Withholds $40.6 Million from California Over Truck Driver English-Proficiency Enforcement
Australia Confirms U.S. Access to Upgraded Submarine Shipyard Under AUKUS Deal
“Firepower” Promised for Ukraine as NATO Ministers Meet — But U.S. Tomahawks Remain Undecided
Brands Confront New Dilemma as Extremists Adopt Fashion Labels
The Sydney Sweeney and Jeans Storm: “The Outcome Surpassed Our Wildest Dreams”
Erika Kirk Delivers Moving Tribute at White House as Trump Awards Charlie Presidential Medal of Freedom
China’s Implicit Beef Blockade Boosts Australian Cattle Exports
China Imposes Sanctions on South Korean Shipbuilder Over U.S. Ties
ScamBodia: The Chinese Fraud Empire Shielded by Cambodia’s Ruling Elite
Trump Conditions U.S. Support for Argentina on Milei’s Electoral Success
French PM Suspends Macron’s Pension Reform Until After 2027 in Bid to Stabilize Government
Orange, Bouygues and Free Make €17 Billion Bid for Drahi’s Altice France Telecom Assets
Dutch Government Seizes Chipmaker After U.S. Presses for Removal of Chinese CEO
Bessent Accuses China of Dragging Down Global Economy Amid New Trade Curbs
U.S. Revokes Visas of Foreign Nationals Who ‘Celebrated’ Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
AI and Cybersecurity at Forefront as GITEX Global 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
DJI Loses Appeal to Remove Pentagon’s ‘Chinese Military Company’ Label
State Department Adviser Ashley Tellis Charged After FBI Finds Over 1,000 Classified Pages at His Home
EU Deploys New Biometric Entry/Exit System: What Non-EU Travelers Must Know
Australian Prime Minister’s Private Number Exposed Through AI Contact Scraper
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Confirms Famous Windows XP Key Was Leaked Corporate License, Not a Hack
China’s lesson for the US: it takes more than chips to win the AI race
Australia Faces Demographic Risk as Fertility Falls to Record Low
California County Reinstates Mask Mandate in Health Facilities as Respiratory Illness Risk Rises
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Trump-Brokered Gaza Truce, Hostages to Be Freed
French Political Turmoil Elevates Marine Le Pen as Rassemblement National Poised for Power
China Unveils Sweeping Rare Earth Export Controls to Shield ‘National Security’
The Davos Set in Decline: Why the World Economic Forum’s Power Must Be Challenged
France: Less Than a Month After His Appointment, the New French Prime Minister Resigns
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will not adopt the euro because the European Union is falling apart.
Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Mayor in western Germany in intensive care after stabbing
Australian government pays Deloitte nearly half a million dollars for a report built on fabricated quotes, fake citations, and AI-generated nonsense.
US Prosecutors Gained Legal Approval to Hack Telegram Servers
Macron Faces Intensifying Pressure to Resign or Trigger New Elections Amid France’s Political Turmoil
Standard Chartered Names Roberto Hoornweg as Sole Head of Corporate & Investment Banking
UK Asylum Housing Firm Faces Backlash Over £187 Million Profits and Poor Living Conditions
UK Police Crack Major Gang in Smuggling of up to 40,000 Stolen Phones to China
BYD’s UK Sales Soar Nearly Nine-Fold, Making Britain Its Biggest Market Outside China
Trump Proposes Farm Bailout from Tariff Revenues Amid Backlash from Other Industries
Canada’s Carney Meets Trump Amid Tariff Standoff and ‘Golden Dome’ Defence Talks
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