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 […]
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US strikes on three suspected drug boats kill eight people in eastern Pacific
Tue 16 DecTuesday 16 December In short: (ABC-Australia) Eight people have been killed following strikes on three alleged narcotrafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the US military. US Southern Command describes the people killed as narcoterrorists. At least 95 people have died in 25 known boat strikes since early September. […]