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Australia to tighten hate speech laws following Bondi Beach attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been criticized by Jewish leaders over his record on antisemitism.
Major Chinese real estate firm risks default as crisis persists
Concerns about the real estate sector are among myriad issues facing China’s economy.
US loans Angola $500M for major railroad
The loan is part of White House efforts to counter China’s influence on the continent, while gaining access to Africa’s vast mineral resources.
US passes $900B defense bill as West ramps up military spending
Germany also passed a major bill agreeing €50 billion in defense spending, while the UK is set to unveil its military outlays in the new year.
Putin vows to take ‘historic lands’ from Ukraine
The Russian president added that the European “swine” backing Ukraine would eventually give up.
Venezuela’s navy to escort oil tankers through US blockade
The move risks a confrontation with US forces that have been ordered to blockade the South American nation.
Brazil’s Lula threatens to suspend planned EU-LatAm trade deal
France and Italy backed away from the long-negotiated trade deal in recent days, under pressure from their agriculture sectors.
European leaders gather for high-stakes summit
Analysts say the summit in Brussels will determine whether the bloc builds its position as a geopolitical power or fades to second-tier status.