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EEUU presiona a Colombia para descartar al caza Gripen
The United States would veto the sale and use of US-made military components for the production of Saab Gripen JAS 39 E/F fighter jets destined for Colombia. The decision is based on disagreements with Colombia's commercial practices in acquiring a new combat aircraft, with the US seeking a common platform to facilitate interoperability between the USAF and the FAC. Read the full story here
Birthrate Breakthrough: South Korea’s Policies Bear Fruit Amidst Global Population Decline
South Korea has seen a slight increase in its birthrate, which was previously the lowest in the world. The country's policy initiatives are being credited with the rise. The new data shows a modest increase in births, with the government's efforts to support families and encourage childbirth being seen as a contributing factor to the change. Read the full story here
US and Ukraine Forge Landmark Pact on Resource Development and Post-War Rebuilding
President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to travel to Washington, DC, after the US and Ukraine agreed on a deal over natural resources and reconstruction. The agreement could grant the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. The terms of the deal have been agreed upon, according to a Ukrainian official, with a focus on contributing to Ukraine's security and peace. The US has not confirmed the agreement, but President Donald Trump stated that he expects…
South Korea Sees Baby Boom as Marriage Surge Reverses Nine-Year Birthrate Decline
South Korea's birthrate has risen for the first time in nine years, with 238,300 births recorded in 2024, a 3.6% increase from the previous year. The country's fertility rate also saw a slight increase, rising to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023, although it remains one of the lowest in the world, prompting concerns about population instability and the need for comprehensive solutions, including attracting more migrants. Read the full story here
Tehran Refuses Washington: Iran Shuns Direct Negotiations Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that his country will not engage in direct talks with the United States on its nuclear programme amid maximum pressure from the US. The decision comes after the US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's oil industry, with Araghchi stating that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and sanctions, and will instead move forward with cooperation from Russia and China. Read the full story here
Taiwan Strait Tensions Escalate as China Conducts Live-Fire Exercises Nearby
China has conducted live-fire drills off the coast of Taiwan, in a demonstration of its military capabilities. The exercises are seen as a show of force amid tensions between China and Taiwan. The Chinese government has reaffirmed its commitment to reunification with Taiwan, with officials vowing to pursue this goal through any means necessary, sparking concerns about the potential for escalation in the region. Read the full story here
Judgment Rendered: Allegations Deemed Without Merit
South African court dismisses claims of white genocide as "clearly imagined" and "not real". A court has blocked a donation to the white supremacist group Boerelegioen, citing the request as "vague" and "contrary to public policy". Read the full story here
Tasmania on High Alert: Chinese Naval Presence Re-Emerges in Australian Waters
Australia's Defence Department has confirmed that three Chinese warships have re-entered the country's Exclusive Economic Zone and are being tracked operating east of Hobart. The department is working with New Zealand's military to jointly track the People's Liberation Army-Navy flotilla, which is operating approximately 160 nautical miles east of Hobart, and expects all militaries to engage transparently and maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Read the full story here
Reel Rage: Moviegoer Takes Cinema Chain to Court Over Excessive Ad Time
An Indian man has won a lawsuit against a cinema chain after being forced to watch 25 minutes of adverts before a film. The court ruled in his favor, ordering the cinema to pay 50,000 INR (£450) for wasting his time and 5,000 INR (£45) for mental agony, citing that time is considered as money and people with tight schedules cannot afford to waste it. Read the full story here
Latvia Warns: Putin’s True Goal in Peace Negotiations is to Undermine US Influence
Latvia's foreign minister, Baiba Braže, warns that Russia will attempt to achieve through peace talks what it has not accomplished in the war against Ukraine, including weakening the United States and restoring control over its smaller neighbor. The peace discussions come after a week of intense diplomacy between Europe and the United States, with Latvia's minister emphasizing the importance of remembering Russia's perspective in any negotiated deal, as Latvia works to strengthen the transatlantic alliance…