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France 24

December 03, 2025

Macron Visits Beijing: Ukraine Peace and Trade Tensions on Agenda

French President Macron begins crucial three-day China visit, seeking Xi's help on Ukraine ceasefire while addressing growing EU-China trade imbalances.

#France-China relations #Ukraine conflict #Xi Jinping

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BBC

December 03, 2025

Indian Student Vijay Kumar Killed in UK Raises Safety Concerns

30-year-old Indian student Vijay Kumar died from stab wounds in Worcester, highlighting growing concerns about international student safety in Britain.

#UK-India relations #international students #knife crime

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Al Jazeera

December 03, 2025

Costco Sues Trump Administration Seeking Tariff Refunds

Retail giant Costco files lawsuit against Trump administration demanding refund of tariffs paid, as Supreme Court prepares to rule on trade war policies' legality.

#trade-policy #supreme-court #tariffs

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Al Jazeera

December 03, 2025

Costco Challenges Trump Tariffs in Court Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling

Retail giant Costco files lawsuit against Trump administration seeking tariff refunds, as Supreme Court prepares to rule on trade policy legality.

#trade-war #tariffs #supreme-court

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Deutsche Welle

December 03, 2025

Bird Flu Crisis: 9 Million Dead Birds Signal Global Health Threat

Avian influenza has decimated nearly 9 million birds worldwide, raising fears of potential human pandemic if the virus mutates unchecked.

#pandemic-preparedness #global-health-security #international-cooperation

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The Guardian

December 03, 2025

Eric Trump's Crypto Mining Firm Crashes 50% in 30 Minutes

American Bitcoin Corp plunged from $2.39 to $1.90 in under 30 minutes as crypto winter deepens, triggering multiple trading halts and highlighting broader market volatility.

#cryptocurrency #Eric Trump #market crash

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Al Jazeera

December 02, 2025

Trump Administration Escalates Venezuela Tensions with Military Claims

The Trump administration's conflicting statements on Venezuela are raising concerns about potential military escalation in the region.

#Venezuela #Trump #military-intervention

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The New York Times

December 02, 2025

Sri Lanka Faces 'Largest' Natural Disaster as Cyclone Claims 355 Lives

Sri Lanka's president declares nationwide flooding the most challenging natural disaster in the island nation's history. The cyclone's devastating impact highlights the country's vulnerability amid ongoing economic crisis.

#Sri Lanka #natural disaster #South Asia

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BBC

December 02, 2025

India's Labor Law Revolution: Corporate Wins vs Worker Rights

India's comprehensive labor law overhaul divides stakeholders as companies celebrate business-friendly changes while unions warn of weakened worker protections.

#India #labor-reform #worker-rights

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The Guardian

December 02, 2025

Hong Kong Fire Response Reveals Shrinking Autonomy from Beijing

Hong Kong's handling of its deadliest fire in decades highlights remaining differences from mainland China while exposing erosion of semi-autonomous governance.

#Hong Kong #China relations #autonomy

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The New York Times

December 02, 2025

Indonesia Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Deadly Floods Kill Hundreds

Catastrophic flooding linked to tropical cyclones devastates Indonesia, killing hundreds and displacing millions across Southeast Asia this month.

#Indonesia #Southeast Asia #natural disasters

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The Guardian

December 02, 2025

Piastri's F1 Title Dream: Australia's Racing Diplomacy at Stake

Oscar Piastri's championship bid in Abu Dhabi represents more than sports glory—it's about Australia's soft power projection through motorsport on the global stage.

#australia #soft-power #motorsport-diplomacy

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