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Briefing: Breeding for bigger cattle may come with hidden fertility trade-offs

Strategic angle: A University of Queensland analysis reveals genetic links between cattle growth and fertility.

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Briefing: Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift

Strategic angle: Strategic readjustment at Porsche and declining sales in key markets impact VW's profits significantly.

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Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.

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Briefing: Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike

Strategic angle: Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

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Briefing: India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'

Strategic angle: Indian officials indicate that fuel prices may remain stable amidst falling global oil prices.

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Briefing: South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee

Strategic angle: Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.

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Australia urged to protect Iranian team after Asian Cup elimination

Concern has grown for the Iranian team after criticism for not saluting during the anthem.

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Briefing: Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland

Strategic angle: The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight.

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Briefing: Trump’s Russian oil waiver offers little relief for India

Strategic angle: US permission to buy ‘on-water’ crude leaves Indian refiners still facing Middle East supply shock

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Briefing: Toyota’s Flagship Electric Sedan Undercuts Tesla Model S By Nearly $96,000 In China

Strategic angle: The newly launched bZ7 sedan will feature Huawei's Harmony OS and integration with Xiaomi products.

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Briefing: India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it

Strategic angle: India says Tehran sought permission to dock three ships on the day the US and Israel began a war on Iran.

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Briefing: Volkswagen Gives China The Massive Screens It Craves

Strategic angle: Inside and out, the ID. Unyx 08 doesn't really look like a VW.

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Record Rainfall in Northern Territory: Flooding Risks and Infrastructure Concerns

The Northern Territory faces severe flooding due to record rainfall, leading to school and highway closures. Residents are advised to avoid water for safety.

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Briefing: Germany seeks to emulate Japan in shoring up critical minerals

Strategic angle: BMW and Rheinmetall push for joint purchasing of raw materials to reduce reliance on China

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Strategic view: Japan rallies past Australia, clinches WBC group

Strategic implications in focus: Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.

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India's T20 World Cup Victory: Analyzing Market Implications

India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final may influence sports investment and cricketing strategies moving forward.

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Strategic view: China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

Strategic implications in focus: That’s what makes it so dangerous.

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Strategic view: South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals

Strategic implications in focus: By expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, South Korea seeks to share its expertise and deepen collaboration in key sectors.

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Strategic view: Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War

Strategic implications in focus: Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S.

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Strategic view: Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty

Strategic implications in focus: Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a 'vanguard' of the state’s financial security architecture.