Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The $2.5 Billion Back Door: Why the Super Micro Scandal Surprised No One in Taiwan
Washington calls it a conspiracy. The Asian supply chain calls it a premium service tier. The indictment of Wally Liaw exposes the reality of the chip blockade.
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Melbourne's Water Storage Falls 11% in a Year as City Drinks Through Reserves
Storages sit at 69.6%, down more than 200 billion litres from last year. Conditions mirror the Millennium Drought. Restrictions could return by next summer.
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74,397 Hearts Break in Sydney as Japan Ends Australia's Asian Cup Dream Again
A stunning Maika Hamano strike was all that separated the Matildas from glory in front of a record crowd. For the third time in three finals, Japan found a way.
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Scientists Engineer Probiotic Bacteria to Hunt Tumours and Make Cancer Drugs
Researchers at Shandong University have modified common gut bacteria to infiltrate tumours and produce an FDA-approved cancer drug directly where it is needed. Mouse trials show promising results.
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8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia
Affordable EVs are finally here. These models offer the best value for Australian buyers.
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Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought
Three Melbourne shows, two in Sydney, one in Brisbane. What the announcement reveals about Australia's live entertainment recovery.
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Artemis II Moon Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad for Historic April Mission
NASA's 322-foot SLS rocket completed an 11-hour journey to Pad 39B on Friday, setting up the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.
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Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999
The budget iPhone gets flagship silicon, MagSafe, and full Apple Intelligence support. Pre-orders opened March 5 with availability from March 11.
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Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China
Federal prosecutors allege a systematic scheme involving dummy servers, falsified documents, and Southeast Asian shell companies to evade US export controls.
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Iran War Day 21: Trump Floats 'Winding Down' as Pentagon Ships 2,500 More Marines
The president's social media post came hours after telling reporters there would be no ceasefire. Three more warships are heading to the Persian Gulf.
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Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates
Madrid slashes VAT on fuel and electricity from 21% to 10% while Canberra weighs fuel rationing powers and hopes the supply chain holds.
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Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week
Rideshare giant follows DiDi in passing fuel costs to passengers as petrol prices surge past $2.25 a litre.