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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.

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Strategic view: India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations

Strategic implications in focus: Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action – including repairing ties with India – in the face of U.S.