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Samsung's 7-Year Legal Battle Redefines What Counts as Wages
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Samsung's 7-Year Legal Battle Redefines What Counts as Wages

South Korea's Supreme Court ruled Samsung must include bonuses in severance calculations, ending a 7-year lawsuit that could reshape corporate compensation across the country.

Ukraine War's Third Year: What's Actually on the Peace Table
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Ukraine War's Third Year: What's Actually on the Peace Table

Secretary of State Rubio calls Donetsk the 'most difficult issue' in Russia-Ukraine talks as Europe scrambles to rearm by 2035. But some say that timeline is already too late.

America's China Consensus Is Dead—And Republicans Are Leading the Charge
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America's China Consensus Is Dead—And Republicans Are Leading the Charge

Republican hostility toward China surges while Democrats shift toward cooperation, creating the largest partisan divide on China policy in 50 years and ending decades of bipartisan agreement

Meta Beats Q4 Expectations, But Cost Explosion Looms
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Meta Beats Q4 Expectations, But Cost Explosion Looms

Meta's Q4 results surpassed Wall Street expectations with $59.9B revenue, but 2026 expenses could hit $169B. The social media giant faces a delicate balance between current profits and future AI investments.

Samsung's AI Windfall Masks a Troubling Reality
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Samsung's AI Windfall Masks a Troubling Reality

Samsung posts record Q4 profits from AI chip boom, but loses annual crown to SK Hynix for first time. What does this shift mean for tech dominance?

Samsung Posts Record Profits, But Loses Crown to SK Hynix for First Time
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Samsung Posts Record Profits, But Loses Crown to SK Hynix for First Time

Samsung Electronics achieved record Q4 profits of $13.9B driven by AI chip demand, yet SK Hynix surpassed its annual operating profit for the first time in Korean semiconductor history.

France Flips on Iran Guards as EU Terror Listing Gains Momentum
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France Flips on Iran Guards as EU Terror Listing Gains Momentum

France reverses opposition to designating Iran's Revolutionary Guards as terrorists, citing brutal crackdown on protests. EU sanctions now likely as diplomatic caution gives way to human rights concerns.

Rubio's China Card: Why Venezuela Became a Geopolitical Chess Piece
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Rubio's China Card: Why Venezuela Became a Geopolitical Chess Piece

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio frames Venezuela crisis through China lens, signaling major shift in US foreign policy approach toward both Beijing and Caracas.

Venezuela Tests China's Economic Displacement Theory
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Venezuela Tests China's Economic Displacement Theory

Maduro's fall challenges China's Latin America strategy as US geopolitical pushback meets Beijing's economic expansion. A pivotal moment for global power dynamics.

FBI Raids Georgia Election Office Over Trump's 2020 'Fraud' Claims
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FBI Raids Georgia Election Office Over Trump's 2020 'Fraud' Claims

The FBI searched a Georgia election facility following Trump's persistent false claims about 2020 election fraud. Four years after his defeat, the former president continues his legal offensive against the election results.

Tesla's Profit Crashes 46% as Chinese Rival Claims EV Crown
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Tesla's Profit Crashes 46% as Chinese Rival Claims EV Crown

Tesla reports lowest annual profit since pandemic with 46% drop to $3.8B. Chinese BYD overtakes Tesla as world's largest EV maker amid boycotts and market challenges

Fed Defies Trump's Pressure, Keeps Rates Steady
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Fed Defies Trump's Pressure, Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.5-3.75% despite President Trump's continued pressure for cuts. Fed Chair Powell emphasized central bank independence while inflation concerns persist.