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South Korea says trade deal intact after US court voids 15% tariff
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South Korea says trade deal intact after US court voids 15% tariff

A U.S. high-court ruling invalidated the emergency authority used to underpin a 15% reciprocal levy on some Korean exports, removing that specific surcharge. Washington has already pivoted to a temporary Trade Act route — a 10% Section 122 surchage with a built‑in 150‑day sunset — leaving legal and administrative uncertainty for exporters and prompting an urgent Seoul review led by Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan.

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Colombia, Venezuela Make Headway on Cross‑Border Natural Gas Deal

Colombia, Venezuela Make Headway on Cross‑Border Natural Gas Deal

Colombian and Venezuelan officials met in Caracas and reached progress on supplying natural gas to Colombia to address a widening domestic deficit. Discussions also advanced plans to upgrade shared infrastructure — notably a pipeline corridor and connecting power lines — that would enable higher cross‑border energy flows.

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Starlink terminals surge on Iran black market as war fears mount

Skyrocketing demand in Iran has pushed smuggled Starlink kits to roughly $4,000, up from about $700–$1,000 before the regional escalation. The price jump reflects panic buying tied to fear of nationwide connectivity cuts amid heightened military activity.

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iSpace secures $729M as global launch players press forward; Falcon 9 resumes Bahamas recoveries
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iSpace secures $729M as global launch players press forward; Falcon 9 resumes Bahamas recoveries

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Diego Garcia dispute strains U.S.–UK relations as Iran pressure rises

A dispute over Diego Garcia’s future access and the proposed sovereignty transfer to Mauritius has prompted a UK review and intensified U.S.–UK tensions as Washington repositions naval forces nearer Iran. London says it is protecting legal and parliamentary safeguards even as some U.S. figures publicly signal they would defend the atoll as a strategic asset.

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MARA secures 64% of Exaion to scale European cloud and AI compute
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MARA secures 64% of Exaion to scale European cloud and AI compute

Bitcoin miner MARA completed a majority acquisition of Exaion, taking control of a French data-center and AI infrastructure business while forming a strategic tie with NJJ Capital. The transaction cleared French regulatory review, reorganizes Exaion’s board, and positions MARA to expand in secure cloud and high-performance computing across Europe.

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Majority of Canadians See US as Biggest Security Threat, Poll Finds

Majority of Canadians See US as Biggest Security Threat, Poll Finds

A national survey indicates a clear shift in Canadian perceptions: a slim majority now identifies the United States as the leading external security concern. China and Russia trail far behind in public worry, a gap that could reshape political debate and cross-border cooperation.

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U.S. and Indonesia seal trade pact, cutting tariffs to 19%

U.S. and Indonesia seal trade pact, cutting tariffs to 19%

Washington and Jakarta finalized a bilateral agreement that sets a new 19% reference tariff for covered categories and secures Indonesian facilitation of about $33 billion in U.S. goods purchases. Leaders tasked technical teams with converting political commitments into enforceable product lists, customs procedures and verification steps to ensure the pact delivers real shipments and tariff relief.

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Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis urges urgent research into AI risks

Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis urges urgent research into AI risks

Demis Hassabis told delegates at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi that accelerated research into the most consequential AI hazards is urgently needed and called for practical, proportionate regulation. The meeting — attended by more than 100 countries and senior industry figures — exposed sharp divisions over centralized global oversight and highlighted India’s push for enforceable procurement, data‑residency and model‑assurance rules amid concerns about concentrated AI infrastructure.

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Brazil, India boost cooperation on critical minerals and technology

Brazil, India boost cooperation on critical minerals and technology

Leaders from Brazil and India are advancing a partnership that links mineral supply discussions with technology and AI collaboration during a high-level visit. The move aims to strengthen supply-chain options and amplify developing-country influence in global tech and resource governance.

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US envoy warns 'Made in Europe' rules could undermine allied defense

US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder warned that the EU’s emerging "Made in Europe" framework could complicate defence cooperation and slow aid flows to Ukraine. London and other European capitals have also voiced economic and political concerns, increasing pressure for defence carve‑outs, grandfathering clauses and new transatlantic consultation mechanisms.

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Spain pivots toward China with three-year Asia strategy
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Spain pivots toward China with three-year Asia strategy

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House Democrats Press Treasury Over World Liberty Financial’s Bank-charter Push
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House Democrats Press Treasury Over World Liberty Financial’s Bank-charter Push

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Trump-era tariff shock reshaped global trade — what comes next
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Trump-era tariff shock reshaped global trade — what comes next

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U.S. unveils Technology Prosperity Corps to steer global AI choices
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U.S. unveils Technology Prosperity Corps to steer global AI choices

The Trump administration plans a program sending up to 5,000 science and math graduates overseas to promote American AI tools and hardware in partner countries. The initiative aims to shape technology adoption away from China and strengthen U.S. influence through development-focused technical assistance.

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Iran fortifies missile and nuclear sites as US boosts forces in region

Iran fortifies missile and nuclear sites as US boosts forces in region

Iran has accelerated repairs and hardened several missile and nuclear-related facilities while holding naval drills and strengthening wartime command structures. Satellite imagery shows fresh concrete and earthworks at Natanz-area tunnels and Isfahan portals; U.S. forces—including two carrier strike groups—have increased presence while indirect U.S.–Iran talks and IAEA technical consultations continue without binding agreements.

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Bitcoin nears $68,000 as gold rallies amid renewed US–Iran tensions
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Bitcoin nears $68,000 as gold rallies amid renewed US–Iran tensions

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NIST moves to restrict foreign researchers, prompting lawmaker pushback
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NIST moves to restrict foreign researchers, prompting lawmaker pushback

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Israeli settler gunfire kills 19-year-old Palestinian American in West Bank
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Israeli settler gunfire kills 19-year-old Palestinian American in West Bank

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US imports from Taiwan overtake China as tariffs and AI demand reshape flows
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US imports from Taiwan overtake China as tariffs and AI demand reshape flows

December trade data show US goods imports from Taiwan exceeded those from China as tariff changes and a surge in AI-related semiconductor demand redirected orders. A recently finalised U.S.–Taiwan trade arrangement and accelerated Taiwanese capex plans helped amplify the shift, even as Taipei resists rapid wholesale relocation of its chip ecosystem to the United States.

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