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Australia records first confirmed H5 bird flu mammal case
Australia confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal, detected in a long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia.
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Trump South Korea military exercises: Lawmakers Demand US
A Republican lawmaker criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to shorten a joint military exercise with South Korea, arguing the United States should reaffirm its…
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Korean DPRK mocks puppet after Trump suspends drills
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong criticized South Korea as a U.S. “puppet” after President Donald Trump unilaterally curtailed joint U.S.–South Korea military drills, according…
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Sydney air safety fears rise as controllers warn of grave
Air traffic controllers at Sydney airport have reportedly warned authorities of grave concerns about local flight safety in response to newly introduced airspace rules…
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US-South Korea Agree to Scale Back Joint Drills Following
The United States and South Korea have agreed to scale back their annual joint military drills, reducing duration and limiting certain field training as…
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North Korea wealth rise geopolitical alliances
A Bloomberg-backed discussion on a Big Take Asia episode outlines North Korea’s unexpected financial windfall from pandemic-era hardship to multibillion-dollar wealth, and how this…
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U.S.–South Korea Joint Military Exercises Readiness Boost
The United States and South Korea have begun their annual joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, a multi-day drill aimed at testing joint defense…
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Mastercard payment decline Australia hits Australia
Some Mastercard card payments in Australia were declined on Saturday afternoon due to a global issue, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia noting the disruption.…
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Australia’s sovereign debt management reforms cut funding
Australia’s sovereign debt manager, the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), has adjusted how it uses its cash balance to cut funding costs following…
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Japan inflation political backlash fuels backlash debate
Inflation in Japan is described as signaling a new era of economic dynamism after years of deflation, yet it is also provoking political backlash…
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North Korea ballistic missile launch: second in a week
North Korea conducted a second ballistic missile test in less than a week, firing toward the sea off its east coast as the United…
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Near miss tarmac collision: Jetstar, Qatar at Sydney Airport
An air safety investigation is underway after a Jetstar airplane and a Qatar Airways jet almost collided on the tarmac at Sydney Airport. The…
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Port Hedland strike action pay dispute sparks 24-hour work
Unionized workers at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore export hub in Western Australia have begun rolling 24-hour strikes as part of a pay dispute,…
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Avian Flu Wildlife Threat Rising: Australia Faces
Australia is facing a rapidly spreading avian influenza (H5N1) among wild seabirds, with authorities warning that the virus is becoming harder to control and…
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Emerging Market Equities Decline after Record Chipmaker
Emerging-market equities declined, led by South Korean chipmakers unwinding gains, marking a pause after a rally on Friday.