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Trump's Ambassador Pick for Australia to Focus on Defence, CCP Challenge
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (389+ words) We think we [the US] have a China problem here, they got a real China problem there," said the chair of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Trump"s Ambassador Pick for Australia to Focus on Defence, CCP Challenge…...
Australia's spy chief: Antisemitism left unchecked after Oct. 7, became normalized
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (430+ words) Testifying to inquiry into Bondi massacre, ASIO head says lack of response to hatred 'gave more permission for violence,' some celebrated the Hamas onslaught before Israel responded...
Australia's spy chief says antisemitism was left unchecked after Gaza war
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (342+ words) SYDNEY, May 25 (Reuters) " Antisemitism in Australia was left unchecked after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Gaza war, fuelling violence against Jewish people, the country's spy "chief told an inquiry into the Bondi Beach mass "shooting on Monday. The comments came…...
Rubio Tries to Put U. S. -India Relations Back on Solid Ground
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1034+ words) Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Friday for his first official visit there, and the trip carries more than ceremonial value. Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The…...
On First Official India Trip, Rubio Tries to Halt a Trust Deficit between Washington and Delhi
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (725+ words) AIJAZ HUSSAIN and SHONAL GANGULY Sunday, 24 May 2026 03: 00 AM EDT Rubio's visit comes during an economic and diplomatic downturn between the United States and India, strained largely by U. S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies that raised duties on several Indian exports. Rubio…...
"Striking the head with a baton is generally categorized as a potentially lethal use of force. In the use-of-force continuum, lethal force is the highest level. Strikes to the skull with a baton are lethal." (J6, 1 min video, Grok's response)
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (498+ words) ransomnote: Full video at link Striking the head with a baton is generally categorized as a potentially lethal use of force. In the use-of-force continuum, lethal force is the highest level. Strikes to the skull with a baton are lethal....
Rubio Arrives in India Ahead of Quad Talks as US Tries to Reset Strained Ties
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (278+ words) Friday, 22 May 2026 11: 00 PM EDT The visit comes as Washington seeks to stabilize relations with India after ties soured over President Donald Trump's tariff policies, which raised duties on several Indian exports. Much of Rubio's four-day visit, however, will focus on…...
Rubio's trip to India signals US need to repair ties
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (816+ words) By Michael Martina, David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) " U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in India on Saturday on a mission to shore up a partnership battered by President Donald Trump's tariffs and Washington's renewed…...
New Zealand unveils defence boost for fleet and drones
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) WELLINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) " New Zealand's government has allocated NZ$1. 58 billion ($924. 62 million) "in new defence funding in its 2026 budget, with a strong "focus on maritime security, including drone systems "and fleet renewal, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Saturday. " The "budget…...
Leftists Denounce Introduction of National Anthem to Council Proceedings " "Embarrassment!
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