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May 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security, and Politics

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T

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May 13 2026EDUCATION

Canvas struggles after hack: What students and schools are still facing

Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob

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May 13 2026POLITICS

South Korea Explores Safety Help for Persian Gulf Without Jumping Into War

South Korea’s defense chief recently met with his U. S. counterpart to talk about safer shipping lanes near Iran. Instead of sending troops right away, Seoul is thinking about smaller steps first. Possible moves include backing statements, sharing intelligence, or loaning equipment rather than boots

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Haiti's Election Plans Hit Another Roadblock

Haiti won't be holding its presidential vote in August as planned. The prime minister recently stated security conditions simply aren't safe enough for elections. This announcement comes after years of delayed votes and growing gang control across the country. Over a million people have been forced

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May 11 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Sends Chinese Research Ship Packing Up

The coast guard in Taiwan says it has chased a Chinese research vessel away from waters close to the island. The ship, named “Tongji, ” is only a year old and was spotted 29 nautical miles southeast of Taiwan’s southern tip, just outside the country’s restricted zone. The Taiwanese officers observed

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May 10 2026CRIME

Crypto Crime Surge: Europe Leads the Attack Wave

Recent data shows that violent thefts targeting cryptocurrency owners have climbed sharply, with losses topping $101 million in the first four months of 2026. A security firm that tracks these incidents reports that only 34 attacks have been recorded worldwide, yet the damage has nearly doubled comp

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI threats to banks: How fast can hackers move now?

Cybercrooks with AI help don’t need years of coding skill anymore. A new AI model can scan systems, find weak spots, and break in almost instantly. The problem isn’t that attacks are smarter—it’s that they happen so quickly, defenses can’t keep up. When a breach can be set in motion before lunch and

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May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

Melbourne businesses bet big on managed IT in 2026

Melbourne’s business scene in 2026 is all about speed and survival. Companies in shops, banks, hospitals, and building sites are racing to keep up with tech that changes every week. Old-school IT help that only fixes problems after they break isn’t cutting it anymore. Instead, many are hiring outsid

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May 10 2026POLITICS

UK Sends Warship to Middle East as Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz

The UK is moving its HMS Dragon destroyer to the Middle East, joining forces with France after months of rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. The ship was already in the Eastern Mediterranean since March, helping Cyprus after regional conflicts flared up. This shift shows Britain’s attempt to

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May 09 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin as a Digital Power Tool for the Military

The U. S. Indo‑Pacific Command recently ran a Bitcoin node, sparking talk about the cryptocurrency’s role in national defense. A senior commander highlighted Bitcoin as a “valuable computer science tool” that could help project power across the globe. The comment came after Iran asked for Bitcoin to

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