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Nation Celebrates Safe Return of Escaped Wolf After Lengthy Search

After a nine-day search, the two-year-old wolf Neukgu has been safely returned to its zoo, alleviating safety concerns for both the animal and the public.

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Rich biodiversity found in Japan's deepest ocean trenches, including an unidentified 'mystery' species

Strategic angle: A new study reveals diverse life forms thriving nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in Japan's trenches.

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Why China has the edge in mining

Strategic angle: Exploring China's dominance in the global mining sector.

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India’s nuclear leap: Why its fast breeder reactor success matters

Strategic angle: Exploring the significance of India's advancements in nuclear technology.

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ASML shares fall after proposed U.S. export curbs target an already fragile China market

Strategic angle: Proposed U.S. restrictions would target ASML's deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine, which Chinese companies have so far been able to access.

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India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality

Strategic angle: India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction.

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Kia Has Never Built A Real Sports Car, Except For The One Time It Literally Did

Strategic angle: The Kia Vigato was a front-wheel-drive Lotus Elan sold only in Japan, and one just hit the auction block

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Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

Strategic angle: The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

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North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.

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Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs

Strategic angle: The shock of the oil crisis is playing out on Australian streets, where bike sales are up and cycle lanes are busier Track current petrol and diesel prices across Australia Get our breaking news email, free app or daily

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Senators Are So Scared Of Chinese EVs In The U.S. They're Crying To Trump About Them

Strategic angle: Democrats in the Senate are so worried about Chinese EVs being built in the U.S. that they're begging Trump to stop it from happening.

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Remembering Vietnam’s Worst Environmental Disaster – and the Ongoing Cover-up

Strategic angle: It’s bad enough that the company at fault considers the issue closed, but the Vietnamese government has effectively sided with a foreign corporation – and arrested those who dared to protest.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through

Strategic angle: While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfall.

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Vietnam War Redux?

Strategic angle: In an echo of history, Iran hints at a war of attrition with the U.S. and its allies.

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Weather tracker: Warm March in US leaves snowpack critically low

Strategic angle: Concerns about coming wildfire risk, and temperatures also remain high on other side of Pacific where rare tropical cyclone has formed After a historically warm winter across nine states in the US, the first month of met

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Polestar’s Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Strategic angle: The Swedish-based EV maker is killing the Chinese-made Polestar 4 to focus on American production.

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Teenage Shark Bite Victim Recalls Lucky Escape While Surfing

Strategic angle: Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, shares his harrowing experience after a shark bite in South Australia.

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'We Have No Chance Against This': Honda Reacts To China's Supplier Strength

Strategic angle: Honda’s CEO delivered this stark verdict after touring an auto supplier factory in Shanghai.

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India’s 59-Year Maoist Insurgency Collapses

Strategic angle: The government appears to have met its March 31, 2026, deadline for ending the Maoist insurgency. But it is too early to celebrate.

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Briefing: South Korea's president regrets 'reckless' drones sent into the North

Strategic angle: President Lee Jae Myung expresses regret over the government's involvement in drone incidents with North Korea.