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Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy

16 février 2026 à 01:53
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.

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A Chinese tour group in Tokyo last year. A decline in visitors has followed remarks by the Japanese prime minister suggesting Japan would come to Taiwan’s defense in the event of a Chinese invasion.

What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown

16 février 2026 à 01:47
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.

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Customs and Border Protection agents stopping vehicles in Minneapolis in January.

In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat

15 février 2026 à 23:48
Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.

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President Trump’s statements on Greenland loomed large at Munich Security Conference, though top lawmakers said his threat to take the territory was “put to bed.”

What next for Greenland and Ukraine? Questions after the Munich security conference

16 février 2026 à 02:22

Gathering of world leaders in Germany has disbanded for another year, but many of the issues remain unresolved

The Munich Security Conference has been a news-making forum for decades – a place where world leaders meet other politicians, as well as journalists and civil society groups, to discuss the biggest issues facing the planet.

In recent years, it has been the site of seismic speeches that redefine the shape of global politics. From a public spat between Nato allies over Iraq in 2003, to Vladimir Putin’s 2007 address that signalled the start of a new cold war, to JD Vance’s blistering attack on European nations in 2025, each moment had an impact that echoed long after the weekend came to a close.

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© Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Reuters

© Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Reuters

© Photograph: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Reuters

China hopes for a bumper lunar new year as world’s biggest migration begins

16 février 2026 à 02:10

Year of the horse signals optimism and opportunity, with authorities keen that the extra day of holiday this year provides an economic boost

Chinese officials are hoping that this year’s extra long lunar new year holiday will provide a boost to the country’s economy, where increasing domestic spending has been identified as a key priority for the year ahead.

The government expects a record 9.5 billion passenger trips to be made across China during the 40-day spring festival period, up from 9 billion trips last year. Hundreds of millions of people will be crisscrossing the country to make what is often their only trip home to see their families for the Chinese new year celebrations.

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© Photograph: Jessica Lee/EPA

© Photograph: Jessica Lee/EPA

© Photograph: Jessica Lee/EPA

CCTV shows men in SUV kidnapping Chris Baghsarian, 85, who police say was taken by mistake

16 février 2026 à 02:03

Baghsarian was alone in his North Ryde home on Friday when he was taken and bundled into an SUV allegedly by underworld figures

CCTV footage has provided police with clues in their search for an 85-year-old Sydney man who investigators say was abducted by mistake in a botched underworld kidnapping.

Chris Baghsarian was alone in his North Ryde home when he was taken and bundled into a dark-coloured SUV on Friday morning.

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© Photograph: Nsw Police/AAP

© Photograph: Nsw Police/AAP

© Photograph: Nsw Police/AAP

Bondi beach terror attack accused Naveed Akram makes first court appearance

16 février 2026 à 02:02

Akram, 24, appears via video link from prison, saying ‘yeah’ and ‘yep’ when asked questions by the magistrate after Bondi shooting

Accused Bondi beach terrorist Naveed Akram has spoken briefly during his first court appearance in Sydney.

The 24-year-old appeared via video link in Downing Centre local court on Monday morning on 59 charges, including murder and terrorism offences over the Bondi beach shooting in December.

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© Photograph: Rocco Fazzari/AAP

© Photograph: Rocco Fazzari/AAP

© Photograph: Rocco Fazzari/AAP

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