Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te announced a $40 billion supplementary defense budget on Wednesday to accelerate arms purchases and strengthen deterrence against China.
In an op-ed published a day earlier in the Washington Post, he said the…
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Massive Russian drone attack damages 50 houses in Zaporizhia, injuring 19
As a result of the enemy drone attack that began on the night of November 26, significant destruction of residential infrastructure and several large-scale fires were reported in Zaporizhia, and the number of victims has increased to…
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan’s national sport
TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport.
In an elaborate ceremony on Wednesday, he was promoted by the Japan Sumo Association to the rank of ozeki, the rung…
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Trump says ready to meet Zelensky, Putin only when peace deal is reached
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin only once a final peace agreement has been reached between the parties, or when the process is in its final stages.
The U.S….
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Teens challenge law before High Court
Australia’s landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in the nation’s highest court, with two teenagers alleging the law is unconstitutional as it robs them of their right to free communication.
From 10 December, social media…
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U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers a speech in the media briefing room of 9 Downing Street, ahead of the forthcoming Budget, on November 04, 2025 in London, England.
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Europe Today: Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Commissioner for Economy, reacts to Ukraine’s peace plan
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EU lawmakers are in Strasbourg until Thursday, discussing some of the most pressing geopolitical challenges Europeans face today: from the war in Ukraine…
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Commission launches whistleblower tool for AI Act
The European Commission has launched a whistleblower tool for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The tool will provide a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office, the centre of AI expertise within the…
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Nineteen injured as Russian forces launch 771 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 771 attacks on 21 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, injuring 19 people in strikes on the city of Zaporizhzhia and the Zaporizhzhia district.
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, said this in…
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Paris protesters demand action as France faces surge in gender-based violence
Dozens of protesters filled central Paris on Tuesday night to condemn the surge in gender-based violence and pay tribute to its victims.
“We are constantly overwhelmed by reality,” signed 78-year-old activist Marie-Josée, as the crowd honoured five women killed last week by their partners…
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