Indo-Pacific

BBC

December 13, 2025

North Americans Split on Australia-Style Social Media Ban for Teens

Public opinion divided as BBC surveys reveal mixed reactions to potential under-16 social media restrictions in Canada and US, following Australia's groundbreaking legislation.

#digital-policy #social-media-regulation #child-protection

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The Guardian

December 13, 2025

Afghan Asylum Seekers Face Rising Immigration Arrests in US

Immigration attorneys report increasing arrests of Afghan asylum seekers, particularly men, creating fear and uncertainty within vulnerable communities across America.

#Afghanistan #asylum seekers #immigration enforcement

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France 24

December 12, 2025

Denmark Warns: US-Europe Rift Benefits Russia and China

Danish intelligence warns of unprecedented external threats as transatlantic divisions risk empowering adversaries. Experts debate Trump's perception versus European reality.

#NATO #transatlantic-relations #Denmark

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Britain's War Readiness Under Scrutiny: Army May Last Only Weeks

Military experts warn that Britain's Army could lose effective combat capability within weeks if committed to major conflict, raising serious questions about national defense preparedness.

#UK defense #military readiness #NATO

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France 24

December 12, 2025

Disney-OpenAI Deal Reshapes AI Entertainment Landscape Globally

Disney and OpenAI's groundbreaking three-year partnership allows AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, marking the first major studio to embrace generative AI at this scale.

#artificial-intelligence #entertainment-industry #technology-policy

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The New York Times

December 12, 2025

Trump's Strategy Echoes Far-Right, But European Hardliners Remain Cold

Despite Trump's national security rhetoric mirroring European far-right messaging, transatlantic hardliner movements show unexpected disconnect and mutual skepticism.

#Trump #European-politics #far-right

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Hospital Strike Kills 31 as Junta Escalates Offensive

A military airstrike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 31 people, highlighting the junta's intensifying campaign ahead of controversial elections.

#Myanmar #civil-war #airstrikes

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Al Jazeera

December 12, 2025

Thailand PM Dissolves Parliament Amid Crisis, Triggers Early Election

Thailand's Prime Minister dissolves parliament following legislative deadlock and border conflicts, bowing to mounting public pressure for early elections.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #elections

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Disney-OpenAI $1B Deal Reshapes Global Entertainment Tech Power

Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI marks a pivotal shift in global entertainment technology, allowing AI-generated content with beloved characters.

#artificial-intelligence #entertainment-technology #us-china-competition

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Junta Air Strike Kills 30+ at Hospital Amid Territorial War

Myanmar's military junta conducted a deadly air strike on a hospital, killing over 30 people as it escalates aerial bombardments against ethnic armies controlling territory.

#Myanmar #military-junta #ethnic-armies

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Trump's Africa Strategy: Trade Over Aid Could Reshape Continent

Trump's pivot from aid to trade-focused Africa policy emphasizes raw materials extraction, potentially catalyzing economic independence across the continent.

#Trump #Africa #geopolitics

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Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

ICC Bias Debate: Does International Justice Target Certain Nations?

International justice expert questions ICC's selection processes, arguing enforcement patterns reveal systemic biases in global criminal accountability.

#ICC #international-justice #geopolitics

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