The saga of Netherlands-based and Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, caught up in broader geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, is rekindling a debate about foreign investment in Europe and is likely to lead to further scrutiny by EU countries on future Chinese investments in the bloc, according to analysts. After The Hague seized control of Nexperia from its Chinese owners on September 30, citing national security concerns and invoking a law that had been sitting idle since...

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UNRWA says escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence have driven the most significant displacement in the West Bank in more than 50 years.

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Regional hot-button issues amplified by great power rivalry, such as the South China Sea and Taiwan, have contributed to more Australians “than ever before” being exposed to foreign intelligence operations, Canberra’s top spy has warned. Australia’s social cohesion faced “unprecedented” tests, with international dynamics playing a role, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) director general Mike Burgess said in a speech on Tuesday. The country had been among the targets of...

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A religious ceremony honouring the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, which was promoted by Beijing as a symbol of cross-strait ties, has caused fresh concerns in Taiwan. The goddess is revered as a protector of fishermen and sailors and has millions of worshippers in eastern and southeastern parts of the Chinese mainland as well as in Taiwan. Last Wednesday, the authorities in Meizhou, a city in the mainland province of Fujian where Mazu is believed to have been born, staged a celebration to mark the...

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The Vatican expresses concern over a possible escalation in Latin America, calling for diplomatic engagement instead of military pressure.

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Hamas says any foreign force in Gaza would effectively replace the Israeli military and undermine Palestinian sovereignty.

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1. PLA releases photo of hypersonic ‘morphing’ missile that changes shape at Mach 5 Chinese military scientists have unveiled a rare glimpse into one of the most advanced frontiers of aerospace technology: a prototype of a morphing hypersonic vehicle capable of flying at speeds exceeding Mach 5.
2. China reaches...

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Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, proving that supporting Palestinian rights is a popular position.

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More than 194 Israeli violations have been documented so far, resulting in the death of over 240 Palestinians since the ceasefire took effect.

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Mamdani’s victory means so much — including the repudiation of Islamophobic attacks and weaponization of antisemitism.

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Zohran Mamdani, whose insurgent campaign has inspired hope among progressives worldwide, has won the race to become mayor of New York, a historic political upset that wealthy landlords and billionaires fought hard to prevent.  Mamdani, a Muslim and democratic socialist, was the clear favourite as polls closed at 9pm local time on Tuesday, having won […]

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