By global affairs editor Laura Tingle Sun 4 JanSunday The Venezuelan regime was by no means popular but Donald Trump’s seizure of its leader sets a dangerous precedent. (ABC News: Lindsay Dunbar) The United States’ military operation to kidnap Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas was stunningly successful in achieving its ambition, and generated […]
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Death toll rises in Iran as anti-government protests spread
Jan 4, 2026 In short: (ABC-Australia) Various groups say at least 16 people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a week of demonstrations in Iran. The protests are fuelled by surging inflation and have prompted a crackdown from the country’s government. Iran is vulnerable amid a struggling economy and international pressure. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/iran-protests-spread-death-toll-rises/106198320 At […]
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Parents in China use AI technology to monitor children’s homework
By Sunny Wang Sun 28 DecSunday 28 December (ABC-Australia) When she is busy, Lu Qijun places her phone on her son’s desk before he starts his homework. The camera is on — and it stays on. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-28/parents-in-china-using-ai-monitor-children-homework-social-media/106176546 When Ms Lu’s son slouches, a calm voice on the phone reminds him to sit up. When he […]
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Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima
TOKYO, 23 DECEMBER 2025 (REUTERS) — Japan took the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote in Niigata prefecture. It was a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, located about 220 kilometres north-west of […]
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Taipei Metro stabbing attack leaves at least three people dead
Saturday 20 December In short: (ABC-Australia) A man has killed three people after throwing smoke bombs into Taipei’s metro station and stabbing people nearby. Authorities say the suspect is also dead after falling from a building during a police chase. At least five other people were injured in the attack. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-20/taipei-metro-stabbing-attack-leaves-at-least-three-people-dead/106165504 A knife-wielding attacker has […]
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US approves largest ever multi-billion-dollar arms package for Taiwan
Dec. 18, 2025 In short: (ABC-Australia) The US has approved an arms package for Taiwan that includes drones, howitzers and more. Taiwan also plans $60 billion in extra defence spending. What’s next? US-Taiwan arms sales often strain US-China relations. The United States has approved $US11.1 billion ($16.68 billion) in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest […]