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Information Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia issued a joint statement expressing concern over actions that could jeopardize peace in the South China Sea. The statement emphasized the benefits of maintaining the South China Sea as a region of peace, stability, and prosperity, urging all countries to avoid unilateral actions […]

Information The Tesla Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin was evacuated following a significant power outage caused by an attack on the electricity grid. The left-wing extremist group known as the “Volcano Group” claimed responsibility for the sabotage, stating in a letter that they specifically targeted the carmaker’s electricity supply. The incident began with a fire

Information On Monday, the European Union (EU) made a significant move by imposing a hefty €1.8 billion ($1.9 billion) antitrust fine on Apple. The accusation against the tech giant revolves around its alleged favouritism towards its own music streaming service, potentially harming competitors in the process. The European Commission, responsible for enforcing competition rules in

Information In a speech commemorating the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (“ASIO”) 75th anniversary, the Director-General eloquently traced the agency’s rich history and ongoing dedication to safeguarding Australia. With gratitude to partners and colleagues, the Director-General highlighted the dynamic nature of security challenges faced over the years. From the Petrov defection to the quiet contributions of

Information In the midst of heightened security concerns, the funeral proceedings for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny unfolded in Moscow. Navalny, a vehement critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances on February 16 while incarcerated. The event saw pallbearers solemnly carry his coffin into a church, where a gathering of supporters

Information Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his 19th annual State of the Nation address, focusing on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, or what he terms a “special military operation.” Putin praised Russia’s resilience, claiming support for the military action in Ukraine, and highlighted military advances, such as Ukraine’s withdrawal from Avdiivka. He acknowledged the round-the-clock ammunition

Information Pro-Russian officials in the Moldovan region of Transnistria have called for help from Moscow “in the face of increased pressure.” The officials are concerned that the tensions over the territory could create a new conflict between Moscow and neighboring Ukraine. A special congress was held in the region, where officials passed a resolution to

Information Russian human rights campaigner Oleg Orlov, co-chairperson of the Nobel Prize-winning Memorial group, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for discrediting the army in an article denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The verdict, criticised by Memorial and numerous rights groups, is viewed as part of an escalating crackdown on Kremlin critics since

Information In the Netherlands, a court convicted Ridouan Taghi, leader of a drug cartel suspected in the killing of Dutch journalist Peter R. de Vries. Taghi and 16 alleged gang members faced charges related to six murders and attempted murders, portraying the gang as a “well-oiled killing machine.” The trial, named “Marengo,” was deemed unprecedented,