U.S. Strike on Venezuelan Vessel Sparks Legal Debates
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On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the U.S. military launched an airstrike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing 11 people. President Donald Trump said...
Continuous compliance: the fast track to Australia’s 2030 cyber vision
In November 2023, Canberra launched the 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, pledging A$587 million, and six integrated “Cyber Shields” to make Australia the world’s most...
Veterans Drive Europe’s Defence Tech Boom Amid Ukraine War – Analysis
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The war in Ukraine and NATO’s increased military spending have accelerated Europe’s defence technology sector, bringing in record investment. Unlike the U.S., Europe traditionally...
ExxonMobil Weighs Exit from European Chemical Plants
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Europe’s chemical industry has been under heavy strain since the 2022 energy crisis. U.S. tariffs and rising competition from cheaper Chinese imports have made...
Kim Jong Un Vows Military Backing for Russia in Strategic Pact with Putin
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On the sidelines of WWII commemorations in Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged "full support" for Russia's military efforts as a...
Houthis Launch Third Missile Toward Israel Within 24 Hours
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A missile launched from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi forces targeted Israel but fell in an open area outside its territory, marking the third...
EU- Mercosur Trade Deal Near, As French Dissent Softens
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The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) concluded negotiations in December 2024 on what would be the EU’s largest...
Google partly down in Turkey, parts of Europe
ISTANBUL, Sept 4- Some Google services including YouTube temporarily went down on Thursday in Turkey and some parts of Europe including Greece and Germany,...
OPEC+ To Discuss Further Oil Output Hike to Regain Market Share
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OPEC+, the coalition of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia, has long used production cuts to stabilize oil markets....
Ukraine’s Allies Seek US Backing for Security Guarantees at Paris Summit
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Some 30 allied leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to finalize long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, aiming to present a unified European...