Australia and the European Union have finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement after nearly a decade of negotiations, agreeing to eliminate tariffs for key Australian exports, enhance defense cooperation, and secure access to rare earths, aiming to facilitate Australian exports to the European market and cut reliance on China for critical minerals. The agreement was signed amidst global tensions.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a ban on the import of new wireless routers, specifically those manufactured in China, citing national security concerns and following a White House-convened inter-agency decision.
A potential blockade of fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and China's fertilizer curbs would severely disrupt the world's food supply, necessitating a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments in any ceasefire negotiations, with the crisis now also impacting perishable goods, threatening worsening food scarcity in the Global South, and specifically rattling Malaysia's vegetable supply.
In a dramatic turn of events, seven dogs in China, led by a corgi, reportedly escaped from thieves who had stolen them and traveled over 17 kilometers to return to their owners.
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) announced plans to deploy up to 2,000 personnel from March 29 to April 5 to secure major transport hubs and ensure commuter safety during Holy Week.
Alberta is considering a ban on "advance requests" for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), with Premier Smith noting that such requests are not currently permitted under federal law.
US biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire Ouro Medicines for up to US$2.18 billion, gaining rights to an antibody-based medicine for autoimmune diseases licensed from China’s Keymed Biosciences.
The UN Security Council is actively discussing a Bahrain-initiated resolution that would allow countries to use 'all necessary means,' including force, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. France has also tabled a rival text for consideration.
The US Senate has approved the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, succeeding Kristi Noem. Mullin, a Trump ally, has stated his intention to restore people's faith in the ICE agency and promised to soften immigration enforcement.
Nigeria's ICPC has arraigned former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on charges of corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office, with tight security measures in place during the proceedings.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have begun deploying to US airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Jon Stewart, who called the decision 'so fucking stupid'.
Two Israeli brothers have been indicted for allegedly selling fake AI-generated information to an Iranian agent, with their lawyer arguing they intended to deceive the enemy and should be recognized for their contribution to national security.
A new national security law in Macau, which allows judges to hear cases behind closed doors, has come into effect, prompting a rights group to express concerns about its potential misuse by the government.
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China is actively mapping the ocean floor across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans using civilian vessels, with data reportedly used for military purposes in preparation for potential submarine warfare with the United States and its allies, particularly in waters around the Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, and Wake Atoll.
US President Donald Trump has initiated an international trade war in which American consumers and businesses are bearing most of the immediate costs, and now he has started a war on global energy where people worldwide are paying the price. While Iran is no match for US military might, Tehran has turned its control of the Strait of Hormuz – through which 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil flows – to its advantage.
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Georgia's State Security Service announced that a minor is facing criminal charges for making a false report claiming the presence of bombs at Tbilisi’s Holy Trinity Cathedral during the funeral service for the late Patriarch Ilia II.
Greece's Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) has approved a €5 billion defense package, dubbed 'Achilles' Shield,' a state-of-the-art air and missile defense system designed to protect against evolving threats from Iran and its proxies.
The quiet labor of women farmers in keeping seeds and feeding families is highlighted, underscoring their crucial contribution to agricultural sustainability and food security.
Security forces detained 170 people in Istanbul and other cities for propaganda for the terrorist group PKK, authorities announced on Tuesday.
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