JAKARTA — A major search and rescue operation is currently scouring the rugged limestone peaks of South Sulawesi after a fisheries surveillance aircraft vanished from radar on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The aircraft, a turboprop ATR 42-500 carrying 11 people, lost contact with air traffic control while approaching its destination in Makassar. The flight was […]
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ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — In a momentous shift for global commerce, the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc formally signed their long-delayed free trade agreement on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The ceremony, held in the Paraguayan capital, concludes a torturous 26-year negotiation process and establishes one of the world’s largest free-trade zones, encompassing over […]
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MELBOURNE — Australia has officially entered uncharted digital territory. As of January 2026, the nation’s landmark under-16 social media ban has been in effect for over a month, resulting in the deactivation of an estimated 4.7 million accounts. While the Albanese government hails the move as a victory for “reclaiming childhood,” a growing chorus of […]
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LOS ANGELES — A high-stakes legal battle reached a federal courtroom in Los Angeles on Wednesday as the Trump administration moved to block a pioneering California law that prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks on duty.1 The hearing, presided over by U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder, marks the latest […]
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Your Royal Highness, Secretary-General, Madam President, Excellencies, and our wonderful hosts at UNA UK. Secretary-General, Madam President, welcome to the United Kingdom. Welcome to London, to our wonderful city, and thank you for your powerful remarks. At the U.N. General Assembly in New York last September, the Deputy Prime Minister offered a personal message of congratulations to the U.N. on its eightieth anniversary from […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a landmark bipartisan effort to shield everyday consumers from surging electricity bills, the White House joined forces with 13 state governors on Friday, January 16, 2026, to unveil a transformative energy proposal. The plan seeks to compel Big Tech companies to directly bankroll the massive power infrastructure required to sustain their […]
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ARLINGTON, VA — After years of navigating safety crises and production bottlenecks, Boeing has signaled a definitive turnaround. Official data released Tuesday, January 13, 2026, confirms the U.S. aerospace giant delivered 600 commercial aircraft in 2025—its most productive year since 2018. In a major strategic victory, the company also outpaced its European rival, Airbus, in […]
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DUBLIN — In a move signaling a potential turning point for Middle Eastern stability, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee has formally welcomed the commencement of Phase Two of the Gaza Peace Plan.1 Announcing the development on Friday, January 16, 2026, McEntee described the shift as a “long-awaited moment of hope” following years […]
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YEOVIL, UK — In a landmark moment for naval aviation, the Royal Navy’s first full-sized autonomous helicopter, Proteus, has successfully completed its maiden flight. This technological milestone marks a fundamental shift in the UK’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) strategy, introducing a pilotless “eye in the sky” designed to monitor underwater threats in increasingly contested waters. The […]
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Lawmakers in Washington are once again focusing on kids, screens, and mental health. But according to Congress, Big Tech is somehow both the problem and the solution. The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing today on “examining the effect of technology on America’s youth.” Witnesses warned about “addictive” online content, mental health, and kids spending […]
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