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Trudeau escalates trade war with Trump, fuelling fears of a “Trumpcession”

Trudeau has now warned Canadians to brace for economic turbulence but insisted that the countermeasures are necessary.

Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force

There is no indication the Chinese vessels undertook any surface-to-air exercises, and it remains unclear whether the initial firings involved medium-calibre weapons or smaller arms.

China’s Pacific power play: How the Cook Islands deal threatens regional security

Beijing is expertly exploiting Brown's ambitions for greater independence while dangling relatively modest financial incentives.

Australia bans foreign investors from buying established homes

The government says this temporary ban is a “minor but meaningful” step in its $32 billion Homes for Australia plan, which focuses on boosting housing supply and making home ownership more accessible.

DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights

DeepSeek’s “reasoning” R1 model, released last week, provoked excitement among researchers, shock among investors, and responses from AI heavyweights.

Travellers caught with 70,000 undeclared cigarettes deported home

Authorities estimate the avoided taxes would have exceeded $940,000.

China lifts live lobster trade ban, boosting Australian exporters

The return of Australian live rock lobsters to Chinese markets is expected to bring substantial economic benefits and deliver job security for regional fishing communities.

“Family with connected futures”: Australia and Solomon Islands strengthen ties with major police support package

The move underscores Australia's role as Solomon Islands’ security partner of choice and builds on decades of cooperation in areas such as policing, defence, and disaster relief.

Why Australian politicians are flocking to ‘Little Red Book’ to engage with Chinese voters

Politicians across the political spectrum are now using Xiaohongshu to connect with Chinese-Australian voters.

China cashing in on Khalistanis to shape Canada’s diaspora politics

The report particularly focuses on pro-Khalistani leaders ability to influence Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, citing their push to amend a 2018 terrorism report linked to the 1985 Air India bombing..

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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