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Fannie, Freddie to buy US mortgage bonds, agency chief says
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Fannie, Freddie to buy US mortgage bonds, agency chief says
President Donald Trump had said he wanted his “representatives” to buy the bonds in an effort to push mortgage rates lower.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/09/2026/fannie-freddie-to-buy-us-mortgage-bonds-housing-agency-chief-says
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Debatable: Maduro and the drug fight
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Debatable: Maduro and the drug fight
Some doubt Trump officials’ claims that Nicolás Maduro’s capture is about suffocating the narcotics trade.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/debatable-maduro-and-the-drug-fight
about 1 hour ago
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The future of Venezuela’s oil industry starts to take shape
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The future of Venezuela’s oil industry starts to take shape
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that the US will sell Venezuelan oil “indefinitely.”
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/the-future-of-venezuelas-oil-industry-starts-to-take-shape
about 15 hours ago
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Global climate tech investment grows in 2025
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Global climate tech investment grows in 2025
Total investment hit $40.5 billion, according to a new analysis from Sightline Climate.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/global-climate-tech-investment-grow-in-2025
about 15 hours ago
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Trump media company announces plans for first fusion power plant
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Trump media company announces plans for first fusion power plant
The US president’s social media company said that construction of the country’s first fusion power plant will begin in 2026.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/trump-media-company-announces-plans-for-first-fusion-power-plant
about 16 hours ago
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Costco stays silent on tariff refunds as Supreme Court ruling looms
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Costco stays silent on tariff refunds as Supreme Court ruling looms
Costco was among the largest of more than 1,000 retailers that sued the Trump administration over its imposition of tariffs.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/costco-stays-silent-on-tariff-refunds-as-supreme-court-ruling-looms
about 16 hours ago
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🟡 NEW: Top Warner Bros. Discovery executives have privately said they are willing to open a dialogue again if Paramount increases its bid — but Paramount’s leaders feel like WBD has adopted an insulting posture towards their bids.
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WBD wants more money from Paramount, but neither side is willing to blink
The standoff is starting to annoy big shareholders.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/wbd-wants-more-money-from-paramount-but-neither-side-is-willing-to-blink
about 17 hours ago
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US lobbyists see opportunity in Venezuela after Maduro capture
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Exclusive: US lobbyists see opportunity in Venezuela after Maduro capture
Trump is counting on investment from the US private sector to rebuild Venezuela’s economy. Lobbyists see an opening — and dollar signs.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/us-lobbyists-see-opportunity-in-venezuela-after-maduro-capture
about 17 hours ago
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US withdraws from key UN climate treaty and 65 other groups
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US withdraws from key UN climate treaty and 65 other groups
The White House said the groups were “wasteful, ineffective, or harmful.”
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/us-withdraws-from-key-un-climate-treaty-and-65-other-groups
about 17 hours ago
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Trump faces widespread backlash over Greenland threats
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Trump faces widespread backlash over Greenland threats
The UK — usually keen to maintain warm relations with Trump — said the island should decide its own future.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/trump-faces-widespread-backlash-over-greenland-threats
about 18 hours ago
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US energy secretary vows to sell Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’
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US energy secretary vows to sell Venezuelan oil ‘indefinitely’
Washington is also reportedly discussing plans to partially take over Venezuela’s state-owned oil company.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/us-energy-secretary-vows-to-sell-venezuelan-oil-indefinitely
about 18 hours ago
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AI investors brush off bubble fears by fundraising more
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AI investors brush off bubble fears by fundraising more
Anthropic raised $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation in a new funding round, while Elon Musk’s xAI took $20 billion.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/ai-investors-brush-off-bubble-fears-by-fundraising-more
about 19 hours ago
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Trump to meet with Colombian president as tensions escalate
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Trump to meet with Colombian president as tensions escalate
Trump said a potential operation in Colombia “sounds good,” shortly after US troops captured Venezuela’s leader.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/trump-to-meet-with-colombian-president-as-tensions-escalate
about 19 hours ago
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China uses influencers for propaganda
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China uses influencers for propaganda
China’s top propaganda official instructed authorities to focus on bolstering confidence in the economy.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/china-uses-influencers-for-propaganda
about 20 hours ago
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Ancient human hunters used poisoned arrows
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Ancient human hunters used poisoned arrows
Traces of plant toxins were found on quartz Stone Age arrowheads in South Africa.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/ancient-human-hunters-used-poisoned-arrows
about 20 hours ago
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Beijing’s FM courts Africa with New Year tour
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Beijing’s FM courts Africa with New Year tour
The annual tour is also considered part of efforts to capitalize on frustration with the US on the continent.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/beijings-fm-courts-africa-with-new-year-tour
about 21 hours ago
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India forecasts stronger economic growth than expected
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India forecasts stronger economic growth than expected
The figures suggest India is maintaining its status as the world’s fastest-growing major nation economically.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/india-forecasts-stronger-economic-growth-than-expected
about 21 hours ago
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The copper boom is just getting started
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The copper boom is just getting started
As Trump escalates his threats against Greenland, a new study argues in favor of more conventional mineral diplomacy.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/the-copper-boom-is-just-getting-started
about 22 hours ago
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Republicans’ conflict over health care plan deepens
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Republicans’ conflict over health care plan deepens
Nine House Republicans voted to advance Democrats’ three-year subsidy extension on Wednesday.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/republicans-conflict-over-health-care-plan-deepens
about 22 hours ago
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House Republicans move to rebuke Trump on two fronts
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House Republicans move to rebuke Trump on two fronts
They plan to override recent vetoes of two GOP-backed bills for projects in Florida and Colorado.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/house-republicans-move-to-rebuke-trump-on-two-fronts
about 23 hours ago
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Trump housing idea surprises some Republicans
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Trump housing idea surprises some Republicans
The president wants to ban large institution investors from buying single-family homes.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/trump-housing-idea-surprises-some-republicans
about 23 hours ago
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Trump administration is “coming in force” to Davos
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Exclusive: Trump administration is ‘coming in force’ to Davos
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will join President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland later this…
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/white-house-delegation-to-world-economic-forum-in-davos-switzerland-includes-s-ott-bessent-howard-lutnick-and-donald-trump
about 24 hours ago
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Machado backers redouble their lobbying to keep her in Trump’s favor
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Machado backers redouble their lobbying to keep her in Trump’s favor
The Venezuelan opposition leader isn’t in charge, but her allies are still confident she can eventually win an election in her country, with his support.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/machado-backers-redouble-their-lobbying-to-keep-her-in-trumps-favor
1 day ago
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Republicans undecided on Democrats' war powers resolution
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Exclusive: Republicans undecided on Democrats’ war powers resolution
Republicans told Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., they opposed the vote last time because they thought President Donald Trump was bluffing.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/08/2026/republicans-undecided-on-democrats-war-powers-resolution
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AI 'godfather' LeCun slights Meta's superintelligence chief Wang
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AI ‘godfather’ LeCun slights Meta’s superintelligence chief Wang
At the heart of the outburst — a rare occurrence at the upper echelons of the world’s most valuable companies — is a disagreement about the future of AI.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/ai-godfather-lecun-slights-metas-superintelligence-chief-wang
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AI-generated Reddit post shows challenges in detecting fact from fiction
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AI-generated Reddit post shows challenges in detecting fact from fiction
Social media users were duped with an apparently AI-generated, viral post claiming uncouth labor practices from an unnamed major food delivery company.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/ai-generated-reddit-post-shows-challenges-in-detecting-fact-from-fiction
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Utah becomes first US state to test AI prescriptions
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Utah becomes first US state to test AI prescriptions
The system will involve a health-tech startup, Doctronic, which uses AI to prescribe refills for patients with chronic conditions.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/utah-becomes-first-us-state-to-test-ai-prescriptions
1 day ago
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EU targets Musk's Grok and TikTok over AI concerns
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EU targets Musk’s Grok and TikTok over AI concerns
Europe is clamping down on AI-generated material on social media platforms that it says violates its laws.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/eu-targets-musks-grok-and-tiktok-over-ai-concerns
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Copper futures surge to record high
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Copper futures surge to record high
Copper is vital for new technologies, from data centers to electric vehicles.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/copper-futures-surge-to-record-high
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Washington ups threats to buy or take Greenland
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Washington ups threats to buy or take Greenland
The remarks by the White House press secretary and the US secretary of state came after European leaders voiced solidarity with Copenhagen.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/washington-ups-threats-to-buy-or-take-greenland
2 days ago
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Tech companies are facing backlash over their data centers. Can a facelift help?
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Data centers get makeovers to blunt NIMBY criticism
Tech companies are facing backlash over their data centers. Can a facelift help?
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/how-tech-companies-are-redesigning-data-centers-to-fight-backlash
2 days ago
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Greenland is becoming a problem for the White House with the GOP Congress.
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The White House’s Greenland problem starts growing on Capitol Hill
More Republicans are telling the Trump administration to cool down its talk of using the military to take the Danish territory.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/the-white-houses-greenland-problem-starts-growing-on-capitol-hill
2 days ago
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AI chatbot Grok under fire for sexual images
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AI chatbot Grok under fire for sexual images
Outlets reported several examples of “undressing” content on X.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/ai-chatbot-grok-under-fire-for-sexual-images
2 days ago
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Venezuela agrees to give US 50 million barrels of oil
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Venezuela agrees to give US 50 million barrels of oil
The deal is indicative of how the new leadership in Caracas is seeking to placate the White House.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/venezuela-agrees-to-give-us-50-million-barrels-of-oil
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Bollywood embraces AI tools for moviemaking
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Bollywood embraces AI tools for moviemaking
US actors and writers have resisted AI, even going on strike two years ago over its use. But India’s film industry is less worried.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/bollywood-embraces-ai-tools-for-moviemaking
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Europe agrees to provide military support for Ukraine
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Europe agrees to provide military support for Ukraine
Under the proposed peace deal, Britain and France would supply troops and weapons to Ukraine as part of US-backed security guarantees.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/europe-agrees-to-provide-military-support-for-ukraine
2 days ago
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White House focuses on affordability as midterms loom
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White House focuses on affordability as midterms loom
US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to tackle rising health care costs, while Democrats unveiled a push for cheaper housing.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/white-house-focuses-on-affordability-as-midterms-loom
2 days ago
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Beijing vows fiscal support for debt-stricken provinces
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Beijing vows fiscal support for debt-stricken provinces
Analysts said the stimulus may not be enough to shift forecasts for growth in the world’s second-biggest economy.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/beijing-vows-fiscal-support-for-debt-stricken-provinces
2 days ago
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Saudi opens stock market to all
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Saudi opens stock market to all
Lifting restrictions on investor access is part of efforts to revive the market.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/saudi-opens-stock-market-to-all
2 days ago
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GOP fears Venezuela issue will eclipse affordability efforts
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GOP fears Venezuela issue will eclipse affordability efforts
“We should not lose our focus here on the American people, who are in a lot of need right now,” Sen. Josh Hawley said.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/gop-fears-venezuela-issue-will-eclipse-affordability-efforts
2 days ago
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Senate tries to close deal on health subsidies
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Exclusive: Senate tries to close deal on health subsidies
An emerging bipartisan deal would include a two-year extension with income caps; end zero-dollar premiums; and extend the open enrollment period.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/senate-tries-to-close-deal-on-health-subsidies
2 days ago
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Trump administration eyes next steps on Venezuelan debt
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Trump administration eyes next steps on Venezuelan debt
Caracas’ creditors are increasingly hopeful US involvement will help them recoup their losses.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/trump-administration-eyes-next-steps-on-venezuelan-debt
2 days ago
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In Venezuela, Rubio the ‘careful’ meets Trump the aggressive
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In Venezuela, Rubio the ‘careful’ meets Trump the aggressive
The secretary of state is playing translator for the tough-talking president. Some Republicans are paying more attention to the former than the latter.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/in-venezuela-rubio-the-careful-meets-trump-the-aggressive
2 days ago
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Venezuela, Shale’s plateau, and the US' old oil reflex
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View: Venezuela, Shale’s plateau, and the US’ old oil reflex
If the US operation in Venezuela tells us anything, it’s that Washington is thinking past the shale boom and back to a more traditional playbook.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/venezuela-shales-plateau-and-americas-old-oil-reflex
3 days ago
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Venezuelan officials crack down on dissent
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Venezuelan officials crack down on dissent
Analysts see the flowering of freedoms in Venezuela as highly unlikely.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/venezuelan-officials-crack-down-on-dissent
3 days ago
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Top Venezuela opposition figure tries to court Trump
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Top Venezuela opposition figure tries to court Trump
María Corina Machado has repeatedly praised the US president and offered to share her Nobel Peace Prize with him.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/venezuela-opposition-figure-tries-to-court-trump
3 days ago
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Trump’s Greenland threats loom over Ukraine talks in Paris
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Trump’s Greenland threats loom over Ukraine talks in Paris
Officials hope that “keeping Greenland to one side,” as Politico put it, will allow for progress on Ukraine peace talks.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/trumps-greenland-threats-loom-over-ukraine-talks-in-paris
3 days ago
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Zelenskyy reshuffles government in face of alleged corruption
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Zelenskyy reshuffles government in face of alleged corruption
Among the departures was the head of the security service, who is credited with some of Ukraine’s most successful operations against Russia.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/zelenskyy-reshuffles-government-in-face-of-alleged-corruption
3 days ago
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China-Japan feud escalates after Beijing unveils export curbs
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China-Japan feud escalates after Beijing unveils export curbs
The raft of export restrictions included goods with potential military applications.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/china-japan-feud-escalates-after-beijing-unveils-export-curbs
3 days ago
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Iran offers $7 handouts to quell deadly protests
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Iran offers $7 handouts to quell deadly protests
A currency collapse and surging inflation have squeezed living standards.
https://www.semafor.com/article/01/06/2026/iran-offers-7-handouts-to-quell-deadly-protests
3 days ago
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