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- US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and naval forces
- 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
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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.
Increasing reliance on AI-driven chatbots like ChatGPT for information retrieval offers quicker access to summaries and links but raises concerns about misinformation due to ‘hallucination’ and ‘confabulation’ errors.
Global stock markets plummeted overnight, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 falling nearly 8% and US stock market futures indicating further declines, as fears of a trade war escalate following President Trump’s new tariffs.
Jason Behrendorff has retired from domestic cricket after 16 seasons with Western Australia, citing a lack of desire to play 50-over formats and a focus on T20 franchise cricket.
Arturo Suarez, a Venezuelan singer awaiting asylum in the US, was deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, labelled as a gang member without evidence, as part of Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
White House aides expressed mixed signals about Donald Trump’s tariff policies, with some suggesting room for negotiation while others dismissed the prospect.
Max Verstappen showcased his commanding form at the Japanese Grand Prix, securing his fourth consecutive victory after a stunning pole position performance. The Red Bull driver deftly outpaced both McLaren competitors to clinch the win at Suzuka.
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