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Taiwan's Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to achieve the “reunification” of China and Taiwan, calling Beijing’s long-held goal “unstoppable.”In a New Year’s address delivered a day after China’s military wrapped up war games around Taiwan, Xi on Wednesday invoked the “bond of blood and kinship” between Chinese people on each side of the Taiwan Strait.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times,…

As the United States economy heads into 2026, the report card emerging on its performance is complicated.By many measures, the world’s largest economy appears to be in a strong position.After a tumultuous year marked by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his swing towards tariffs and protectionism, recent growth has outpaced the expectations of most analysts.In a speech this month, Trump hailed his economic record, insisting that the US was on the cusp of an economic boom the…

Three websites used to create abuse imagery had received 100,000 monthly visits from Australians, watchdog says.Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareInternet users in Australia have been blocked from accessing several websites that used artificial intelligence to create child sexual exploitation material, the country’s internet regulator has announced.The three “nudify” sites withdrew from Australia following an official warning, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of…

US president defends economic policies as polls show growing angst among voters over prices.Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareUnited States President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s record on lowering prices as he faces growing discontent from Americans over the cost of living.In a speech to McDonald’s franchise owners and suppliers on Monday, Trump claimed credit for bringing inflation back to “normal” levels while pledging to bring price growth lower still.Recommended…

Officials signal that trade deal is close as Trump and Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019.Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The United States and China have hailed the outcome of trade talks in Malaysia, raising expectations that Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will seal a deal to de-escalate their trade war at their first meeting since 2019.US and Chinese officials on Sunday said the sides had made significant progress towards a deal as they wrapped…

United States President Donald Trump’s administration has announced new restrictions on media outlets’ reporting of the country’s military, including a requirement that journalists pledge not to publish unauthorised information.Under the new rules unveiled by the Department of War, previously the Department of Defense, reporters could lose their credentials to cover the military if they refused to sign a pledge agreeing to only disclose approved information.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe rules, contained in a memo published…