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China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

It is a rare acquisition by a US tech group of an AI company with Chinese roots, at a time of heightened frictions between Washington and Beijing

US will run Venezuela, rebuild it very profitable way, says Doanld Trump

According to the NYT, Trump, during the interview, did not provide any indication of when elections would be held in Venezuela

Why Pak minister believes cash-strapped nation won't need IMF in 6 months

Pakistan has depended on IMF loans for many years to manage its economy, repay debts and support foreign exchange reserves

French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest EU free trade deal

Thursday's protest was staged by the Rural Coordination union to put further pressure on France's government, which has opposed the deal

Iran crisis deepens as protests spread to over 100 cities; thousands held

Protests over Iran's worsening economy have spread to more than 100 cities, leaving dozens dead and over 2,000 arrested as inflation surges and the rial hits record lows

Trump discussing range of options to acquire Greenland: White House

Trump has in recent days adopted a more expansionist foreign policy posture, including a renewed focus on Greenland, following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

Rubio plans to meet Danish officials next week on US interests in Greenland

Rubio told a select group of US lawmakers that it was the Republican administration's intention to eventually purchase Greenland, as opposed to using military force

Zero tolerance towards any threat to Pak's national security: Asim Munir

He also inspected sports and recreational facilities being provided to troops, highlighting their importance in maintaining physical fitness, morale, and overall well-being

US unveils strategy on Venezuelan oil, triggering rush for access

The return of Venezuelan barrels to US buyers could mark one of the most significant shifts in global energy markets in recent years

Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street's strong start to year cools

Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng lost 1.2 per cent to 26,143.17, although shares of OpenAI's Chinese rival Zhipu rose as much as around 15 per cent above their offer price

Israeli soldier sentenced to 20 days in jail for posting Gaza firing video

The soldier, from the Golani Brigade, posted the video himself on social media, showing him firing shots toward Gaza, which he said was done 'in honour of the new year'

Australian PM announces inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting

The investigation will be a royal commission, which is the most significant type of independent public inquiry that can be held in Australia

Trump's beautiful new law leaves states with big choices on Medicaid, SNAP

The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to states over the next few years, and states must prepare for greater costs in the Medicaid health care and SNAP food aid programmes

Saudi alleges UAE smuggled wanted Yemen separatist leader out of country

A Saudi military statement claimed Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader of the Southern Transitional Council, fled Yemen by boat to Somalia

US Mormon church shooting: 2 dead, several injured in Salt Lake City

The shooting took place in the parking lot of a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church

Nvidia seeks full upfront payment for H200 AI chips from China clients

Nvidia CEO Huang said he did not expect China's government to make a formal declaration on approval, but 'if the purchase orders come, it's because they're able to place purchase orders'

US Congress email breach linked to China's 'Salt Typhoon' spy campaign

Emails of staff working for US House committees were reportedly hacked by China under the 'Salt Typhoon' cyber espionage campaign; the breach was detected in December last year

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance

The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France

Australia's Victoria faces catastrophic fire risk as mercury hits 45°C

Several bushfires are already burning in the state, with evacuation orders issued for small communities in the path of the blazes

Trump proposes increase in 2027 defence spending to $1.5 trn, citing risks

Trump called for the massive surge in spending days after he ordered a US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro