- Taiwan’s economy grows significantly due to AI, but benefits are unevenly shared
- Biden files lawsuit against Justice Department to halt release of audio files
- Knife robberies decline in hotspot areas as policing efforts intensify
- Drones crash near crowds during light show at Sydney Harbour, prompting cancellations
- Asia can improve digital infrastructure investment to close access gaps
- Group of women and children with alleged ISIL links arrives in Australia
- Frank Lampard awarded LMA manager of the year after guiding Coventry to Premier League
- Patrick Vieira praises Declan Rice after Arsenal’s Premier League title win
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Taiwan’s economy is experiencing rapid growth, with GDP rising 8.63% in 2025 and 13.69% in early 2026, driven largely by semiconductor exports. However, concerns are growing about wealth inequality, as many outside the tech sector feel overlooked amid the AI boom’s benefits.
Dozens of drones crashed during a Vivid Sydney light show, prompting the cancellation of upcoming drone displays due to safety concerns following a communication glitch.
A group of 19 women and children with alleged ISIL ties has returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp, arriving in Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian Federal Police reported no arrests, but investigations are ongoing. The government has stated that anyone involved in criminal activity will face prosecution.
JoJo Siwa revealed on Celebrity Big Brother that she received a bomb in the mail from a stalker when she was just 12 years old, which led to the perpetrator being imprisoned for five years.
Max Holden has gained recognition for his impressive performances, including a standout 184 against Lancashire and a 107 against Glamorgan, leading to mentions on the Sky Sports cricket podcast.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are scarce, with reports indicating that stock will be almost impossible to secure before launch, despite Nintendo’s claims of ample availability.
The recent militant gun attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 tourists, has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, both of which are nuclear-armed neighbours with a history of conflict.
Recent attacks involving Iranian drones and North Korean missiles in Ukraine resulted in significant civilian casualties, further escalating the conflict amid ongoing peace negotiations.
Williams Racing’s Alex Albon has made a strong impression at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season, collecting points in four of the first five races.
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