Indo-Pacific

The Guardian

December 19, 2025

South Korea's Smart Bins Revolution: Digital Food Waste Tracking

South Korea deploys innovative digital waste bins that measure food disposal to the gram, driving behavioral change and positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainable technology.

#South Korea #environmental technology #food waste

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BBC

December 19, 2025

Australia Tightens Hate Speech Laws After Bondi Shooting Incident

Australian PM unveils comprehensive hate speech reforms including enhanced penalties and expanded visa cancellation powers following the Bondi shooting incident.

#Australia #hate-speech #immigration-policy

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BBC

December 19, 2025

Indian Scientists Warn H5N1 Bird Flu Could Trigger Global Pandemic

Indian researchers predict H5N1 bird flu could make dangerous leap to human transmission, potentially sparking worldwide health crisis and geopolitical tensions.

#pandemic-preparedness #global-health-security #india-geopolitics

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The Guardian

December 19, 2025

Victorian Premier's Husband Drink-Driving Scandal Rocks Australian Politics

Jacinta Allan faces political embarrassment as husband Yorick Piper loses license for drink-driving after morning supermarket collision in Bendigo.

#Australian politics #Jacinta Allan #Victoria government

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Deutsche Welle

December 19, 2025

Chevron Drives Venezuela's Oil Revival as China Steps Back

US energy giant Chevron is spearheading Venezuela's oil sector recovery while China reduces its involvement, potentially shifting the geopolitical balance in the region.

#Venezuela #Chevron #China

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Deutsche Welle

December 19, 2025

Australia Vows Antisemitism Crackdown After Bondi Beach Attack

PM Albanese pledges nationwide action against antisemitism following deadly shooting at Jewish festival. Gun law reforms under consideration amid rising hate crimes.

#Australia #antisemitism #hate-crimes

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Al Jazeera

December 18, 2025

US-Taiwan Arms Deal Sparks Beijing Information War Claims

Latest US weapons sale to Taiwan triggers accusations of Chinese information warfare as tensions escalate over defensive military systems in the Taiwan Strait.

#Taiwan #China #arms-deal

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The New York Times

December 18, 2025

Rabbi's Funeral Highlights Rising Antisemitism in Australia

The funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, killed in the Bondi Beach synagogue attack, underscores growing concerns about antisemitic violence in Australia.

#antisemitism #Australia #security

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Australia Unveils Hate Speech Crackdown Following Bondi Incident

Australian PM introduces stringent measures against hate speech including visa cancellations and enhanced penalties following recent Bondi shooting incident.

#Australia #hate-speech #immigration-policy

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The Guardian

December 18, 2025

Canada's Population Falls for First Time Since COVID Amid Student Visa Crackdown

Canada experiences rare 0.2% population drop in Q3 2024 due to international student restrictions, marking dramatic shift from immigration-driven growth strategy.

#Canada #immigration-policy #international-students

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The New York Times

December 18, 2025

Heroes of Bondi: Dashcam Reveals Couple's Fatal Stand Against Terror

Newly released dashcam footage shows Boris and Sofia Gurman's heroic attempt to disarm suspected Bondi Beach attackers. The couple died protecting others.

#Australia #terrorism #public-security

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Australia Unveils Tough Anti-Hate Laws After Bondi Attack Sparks Unrest

Australian PM introduces stringent hate speech penalties and visa cancellation powers following Bondi shooting incident that triggered community tensions.

#Australia #hate speech #immigration policy

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