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Information The upper house of Russia’s parliament has approved a new bill that penalises individuals for deliberately searching for or accessing online materials deemed “extremist” by the government. The legislation, which follows similar efforts to expand internet censorship, imposes fines of up to $64 for violations. It now awaits President Vladimir Putin’s signature to become […]

Information Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new anti-corruption bill following backlash against a previous draft that was widely criticised for undermining the independence of Ukraine’s key anti-corruption institutions. The earlier version of the bill, which granted the government increased control over anti-corruption watchdogs, triggered large-scale protests across the country and drew sharp condemnation from

Information Taiwan is preparing for an unprecedented recall vote involving 24 legislators from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, marking the largest such effort in the island’s history. The recall was initiated by civic groups accusing KMT lawmakers of being overly aligned with Beijing, which views Taiwan as part of its territory. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office

Information The White House has excluded The Wall Street Journal from the press pool accompanying former President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to Scotland, citing “fake and defamatory conduct” following the publication of a controversial article. The report in question alleges that Trump sent a sexually suggestive birthday letter in 2003 to Jeffrey Epstein,

Information China has officially commenced construction on what is expected to become the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, situated at the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Premier Li Qiang made the announcement during a ceremony covered by state media, citing the country’s goals of expanding renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions,

Japan’s Ishiba faces difficult election amid far-right surge A far-right “Japanese First” party looks likely to make big gains in Sunday’s election, with the ruling coalition facing a possible defeat. Truce between warring factions in Syria holds An agreement between Druze and Bedouin groups to stop fighting in Syria’s southern province of Sweida appeared to

Information The European Union has approved its 18th round of sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, overcoming resistance from Slovakia. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, initially concerned about the impact on his country’s gas imports, ultimately supported the package, recognising that continued opposition would harm Slovakia’s broader interests as an

Information Germany and the United Kingdom signed the “Kensington Treaty” on Thursday, marking a significant step in bilateral relations 80 years after World War II. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer formalised the agreement in London, building on the groundwork laid by the previous German administration. The treaty outlines broad cooperation

Information NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged China, India, and Brazil to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine or face severe economic consequences. Speaking with U.S. Senators, Rutte emphasised that these nations, especially China, hold considerable influence over Moscow due to their extensive trade relationships. He warned that failing to act could lead to