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Geopolitics

The $2.5 Billion Back Door: Why the Super Micro Scandal Surprised No One in Taiwan
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.
5 min read 4 months ago
Melbourne's Water Storage Falls 11% in a Year as City Drinks Through Reserves
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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.
7 min read 4 months ago
74,397 Hearts Break in Sydney as Japan Ends Australia's Asian Cup Dream Again
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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.
7 min read 4 months ago
Scientists Engineer Probiotic Bacteria to Hunt Tumours and Make Cancer Drugs
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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.
6 min read 4 months ago
8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia
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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.
6 min read 4 months ago
Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought
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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.
5 min read 4 months ago
Artemis II Moon Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad for Historic April Mission
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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.
6 min read 4 months ago
Apple's iPhone 17e Brings A19 Chip to Budget Buyers Starting at A$999
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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.
6 min read 4 months ago
Super Micro Co-Founder Charged With Smuggling $2.5 Billion in AI Chips to China
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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.
6 min read 4 months ago
Iran War Day 21: Trump Floats 'Winding Down' as Pentagon Ships 2,500 More Marines
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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.
9 min read 4 months ago
Spain commits €5 billion to shield economy from Iran war. Australia hesitates
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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.
8 min read 4 months ago
Uber Fares to Jump 6 Percent Across Australia Next Week
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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.
5 min read 4 months ago