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A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

The Conversation

Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China

The Independent UK

Australia watching 'every move' China takes off coast

Australia is being urged to invest in its own maritime capability after the Chinese military was caught sailing hundreds of kilometres off the nation's coast.

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The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

The Independent UK

Myanmar Returns First Batch Of Chinese Scam Workers To Thailand

Myanmar on Thursday handed over the first batch of hundreds of Chinese scam centre workers who are set to be repatriated through Thailand in the coming days.

International Business Times

OnePlus admits it ‘Meda mistake’ with Watch 3 inscriptions, here’s the fix

The OnePlus Watch 3 just came out and one user on Reddit seems to have noticed a minor error with the wearable.

Android Central

Fortescue profit slumps on weak iron ore prices

China's struggling property sector continues to weigh on big miners, with Fortescue profits down more than 50 per cent.

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Australia will ‘watch every move’ of Chinese warships detected off east coast

Ships’ presence off east coast follows incident in South China Sea in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of Australian military plane

The Guardian - AU

China navy helicopter conducts ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres close to Philippine plane

Footage distributed by the Philippine coast guard shows what it has described as a Chinese navy helicopter performing "dangerous" flight manoeuvres on Tuesday, 18 February, close to a government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Prices Rise on Supply Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.40 (+0.56%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) closed down -0.0002 (-0.01%). Crude oil prices on Wednesday traded higher, extending Tuesday's gains that were driven by a drone attack on a Russian pumping station that could reduce Kazakhstan crude oil...

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The Leapmotor C10 Proves Not All Chinese EVs Are Good

As cliché as it sounds, it feels like barely a week goes past without a new brand from China either announcing its entry to the U.K. or bringing out a handful of cars for the masses to enjoy. Each comes with tales of huge numbers, plans for dealers in every…

InsideEVs

Laptop price increases are here and tariffs are to blame

Between a 10% tariff on Chinese manufactured goods and a 25% (or higher) semiconductor tariff, consumer tech is about to be very expensive

Laptop

Crude Prices Rise on Supply Risks

Barchart

Ne Zha 2: the record-breaking Chinese animated film showcases China’s ambition on the global stage

Ne Zha is a legendary child warrior from Chinese mythology, often depicted as a rebellious deity who defies fate to carve out his own destiny. Born as a demon, feared for his supernatural powers and doomed to live only three years, he struggles to overcome his destiny and forge his…

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Will Trump’s tariffs boost the US economy? Don’t count on it

It’s hard to keep up with all the tariff announcements coming out of Washington. On February 1, the US president, Donald Trump, announced the introduction of 25% tariffs on most imported goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% levy on goods from China. The tariffs against Canada and…

Barchart

Crude Prices Rally on Supply Risks

March WTI crude oil (CLH25 ) today is up +0.89 (+1.24%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH25 ) is up +0.0087 (+0.42%). Crude oil prices are trading higher today, extending Tuesday's gains that were driven by a drone attack on a Russian pumping station that could reduce Kazakhstan crude oil exports...

Barchart

This AI Stock Is Up 50% in 2025. Is It Too Late to Buy?

Alibaba has emerged as a prominent AI play in China, but taking some profits off the table at these levels might not be a bad strategy.

The Guardian - UK

Even Trump can be cajoled into doing the right thing – you just have to know which buttons to press

In decades spent convincing world leaders to protect human rights, I’ve learned a thing or two about working with his type, says Kenneth Roth, a former executive director of Human Rights Watch

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The Guardian - UK

Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’

Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating

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US Becomes Germany's Top Trading Partner In 2024

In 2024, the U.S. overtakes China as Germany's top trading partner, impacting Germany's economy and trade dynamics.

The Conversation

Trump threatens to disrupt the world’s critical minerals supply – but there are reasons to be positive

There’s a chance Donald Trump’s second term as US president could have a long-term negative impact on the demand for and supply of what are known as critical minerals. These include copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the “rare earth elements”, such as lanthanum and yttrium.

TechRadar

Acer CEO warns of 10% laptop price hike due to Trump tariffs

A ‘very straightforward’ default rise of 10% will come in March 2025, Acer CEO confirms.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainians are looking past NATO to a European security architecture

Ukrainian politicians express little confidence in direct talks over their heads between Russia and the US.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump blames Ukraine over war with Russia – ‘you never should have started it’

President ‘disappointed’ with Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s complaint about being excluded from talks. Plus, clean energy contributed 10% to China’s GDP in 2024

The Guardian - UK

From dusty pitches to football stardom: the rise of the Chawinga sisters

This week’s newsletter looks at how Tabitha and Temwa fought preconceptions in Malawi to make it to the top of women’s football

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