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Brooks Koepka Exits $100M LIV Golf Deal: First Major Crack in the Saudi-Backed Tour?
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Brooks Koepka Exits $100M LIV Golf Deal: First Major Crack in the Saudi-Backed Tour?

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf with one year left on his reported $100m contract. We analyze the reasons behind his exit and what it means for the PGA Tour.

JD.com's Paris Warehouse Hit by Organized Gang Amid Christmas Rush
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JD.com's Paris Warehouse Hit by Organized Gang Amid Christmas Rush

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's warehouse near Paris was targeted by an organized gang during the peak Christmas shopping season, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chain security.

Two Top Chinese Air Force Generals Vanish, Fueling Fears of Widening Military Purge
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Two Top Chinese Air Force Generals Vanish, Fueling Fears of Widening Military Purge

China's Air Force commander, Chang Dingqiu, and political commissar, Guo Puxiao, missed a key event led by Xi Jinping, fueling speculation that the military's anti-corruption purge is expanding.

After Bondi Beach Attack, Australia's NSW State Passes Sweeping Laws Curbing Free Speech and Protests
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After Bondi Beach Attack, Australia's NSW State Passes Sweeping Laws Curbing Free Speech and Protests

Australia's state of New South Wales has passed sweeping new laws that restrict free speech and protests following the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15, sparking a constitutional challenge.

Bulgari's Seoul HQ Raided by Police in Unification Church Bribery Scandal Probe
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Bulgari's Seoul HQ Raided by Police in Unification Church Bribery Scandal Probe

Police have raided Bulgari's South Korean headquarters in connection with a bribery investigation involving former minister Chun Jae-soo and the Unification Church.

Israel's Defence Minister Declares 'We Will Never Leave Gaza', Signaling Permanent Presence
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Israel's Defence Minister Declares 'We Will Never Leave Gaza', Signaling Permanent Presence

On Dec 24, 2025, Israel's Defence Minister declared an intent for a permanent military presence in Gaza, sending shockwaves globally. An analysis of the impact on the two-state solution and Middle East peace.

China Blames Taiwanese Smugglers for Severed Subsea Cable, Escalating Feud with Taiwan
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China Blames Taiwanese Smugglers for Severed Subsea Cable, Escalating Feud with Taiwan

China accuses Taiwanese nationals of smuggling in a subsea cable-cutting incident, escalating a blame game with Taiwan, which suspects Beijing of 'grey zone' warfare.

Bethlehem's Unspoken Truth: A Palestinian Pastor on Reclaiming Christmas from the West
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Bethlehem's Unspoken Truth: A Palestinian Pastor on Reclaiming Christmas from the West

Palestinian pastor Rev Dr Munther Isaac argues that the Western, commercialized Christmas ignores its roots in a story of occupation, and that its true meaning is found in solidarity with the oppressed.

US Seizure of 2 Venezuelan Oil Tankers Sparks 'Extortion' Accusations at UN
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US Seizure of 2 Venezuelan Oil Tankers Sparks 'Extortion' Accusations at UN

Venezuela has accused the U.S. of 'extortion' at the UN Security Council after the seizure of two oil tankers. With a U.S. naval blockade in place, tensions in the Caribbean are reaching a boiling point.

Zelensky Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan, Offers Potential Ukrainian Troop Withdrawal From East
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Zelensky Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan, Offers Potential Ukrainian Troop Withdrawal From East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed a new 20-point peace plan, agreed with the U.S., that includes potential troop withdrawals from the east in exchange for strong Western security guarantees.

Trump Administration Seeks Quota to Denaturalize 200 U.S. Citizens Per Month
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Trump Administration Seeks Quota to Denaturalize 200 U.S. Citizens Per Month

The Trump administration plans to set a quota to denaturalize up to 200 American citizens monthly starting in 2026, sparking fears of legal challenges and a chilling effect on immigrant communities.

US Hits EU's Digital Chief Thierry Breton With Sanctions, Citing 'Censorship'
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US Hits EU's Digital Chief Thierry Breton With Sanctions, Citing 'Censorship'

The Trump administration has sanctioned Thierry Breton, the former EU commissioner behind the Digital Services Act (DSA), and four others, accusing them of censoring US platforms. The move deepens the transatlantic rift on tech regulation.