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The Economist @economist.com · 2h

Today on “The Intelligence”: How Saudi Arabia became a video-game superpower, why Finnish icebreakers are in demand and NBA returns to Chinese soil. Listen now

Dune raider: Saudi is a video-game superpower

Also on the daily podcast: the politics of Finnish icebreakers and the NBA returns to China

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 3h

A new bill that recently passed the Senate will let members of Congress censor information about themselves online.

The result is easy to predict: suppression of the press from reporting about Congress.

Check out this op-ed from FPF's @caitlinvogus.bsky.social:

Cruz-Klobuchar bill would sacrifice speech for a false sense of security

Cruz-Klobuchar bill censors online information too broadly in the name of security, writes senior adviser at Freedom of the Press Foundation.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 3h

A military attack on some other European country could lead to the first general European war since 1945, and perhaps to a third world war.

It is in everyone’s interest here in the West to forestall such an attack. @crof.bsky.social writes.

Why You Should Be Scared about Putin’s Next War | The Tyee

The signs are mounting that Russia is preparing for another invasion.

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CNBC @cnbc.com · 3h

Inside Wealth: More than half of entrepreneurs are considering moving to a new country. Singapore is their top option

Tax savings were one of the least-cited reasons to move, with entrepreneurs more likely to cite personal safety or expanding their business as motivations.

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Sིiིlིkིlིiིnིkི @silklink.bsky.social · 2h

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Vietnam's Hoi An was named the world's most affordable destination for long-haul travelers this winter, according to a report by the Post Office, the U.K.'s leading currency exchange agency.

Which Southeast Asian city is world's most affordable destination this winter? - VnExpress International

Vietnam's Hoi An was named the world's most affordable destination for long-haul travelers this winter, according to a report by the Post Office, the U.K.'s leading currency exchange agency.

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The Economist @economist.com · 12h

At home, Japan’s incoming prime minister is a divisive culture warrior. That might bring some conservative voters back to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s fold in the short term, but in the long term stoking populism is risky

Japanese politics enters its heavy-metal phase

Takaichi Sanae is a refreshing change—but problems loom

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 12h

‘Our policy stands’: PM downplays Treasury advice on doubling tax rate for superannuation over $3m

Albanese reiterates policy despite reports his government was reconsidering changes to address criticisms of taxing ‘unrealised gains’ * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says the plan to double the tax rate on superannuation balances above $3m remains unchanged, after revelations of fresh Treasury modelling heightened speculation the government was open to potential tweaks. The prime minister also downplayed the significance of his office becoming directly involved, saying there was “nothing unusual” about Treasury briefing his team on the contentious proposal. Continue reading...

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CNBC @cnbc.com · 12h

China's property slump this year is looking much worse than expected, S&P says

China's real estate market is on track to drop more than previously expected this year due to the lack of government support, S&P Global Ratings said.

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Sིiིlིkིlིiིnིkི @silklink.bsky.social · 12h

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The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street

The high cost of not closing Hanoi's Train Street - VnExpress International

The cafes along Hanoi's Train Street bring both excitement and significant economic benefits, but the question arises: is it time to completely clear the area to ensure visitor safety, or will we ulti...

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 2d

Dave Brown @DaveBrownToons @Independent on #KemiBadenoch #Badenoch #Jenrick #RobertJenrick #ToryConference #ToryLeadership - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 2d

Matt @MattCartoonist on #ChinaSpying #ChinaExposed @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 2d

Andy Davey @DaveyCartoons on #ChinaSpying #XiJinping #KeirStarmer #ChinaExposed @Telegraph – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Political Cartoon Gallery @politicalcartoon.bsky.social · 1d

Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social @thetimes on #KemiBadenoch #Badenoch #ToryConference #ToryLeadership - political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com

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Morten Morland @mortenmorland.bsky.social · 22h

Friday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...

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Sིiིlིkིlིiིnིkི @silklink.bsky.social · 14h

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Japanese man, 38, made over 1,000 food delivery orders in 2 years, got refunds by claiming they didn't arrive

Japanese man, 38, made over 1,000 food delivery orders in 2 years, got refunds by claiming they didn't arrive

He has since been arrested.

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Daily Maverick @dailymaverick.co.za · 23h

On a short stretch of Antoinette Street in Claremont, the taps are permanently open as residents wait for a stream of water to come out. They have had no regular municipal water for more than 12 years. There are children who don’t know what it is to open a tap to draw a glass of water. There is ...

Claremont, the Joburg suburb that has gone 12 years without water

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Daily Maverick @dailymaverick.co.za · 22h

The consequences of harmful drinking are devastating. Our road traffic fatality rate is nearly double the global average, with alcohol implicated in roughly half of those deaths.

SA is drowning in its own thirst — the health burden is catastrophic

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14h

The U.S. has been investigating whether a Singapore-based company is helping China sidestep American export restrictions.

A Mystery C.E.O. and Billions in Sales: Is China Buying Banned Nvidia Chips?

An executive of a Singaporean firm called Megaspeed socialized with Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. Now the company is being scrutinized by U.S. officials for its ties to China.

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The Economist @economist.com · 14h

India’s prime minister wants a $10trn economy by 2047. A better approach would be to aim for a developed-country standard of living

Narendra Modi’s paltry target for India’s growth

The prime minister wants a $10trn economy by 2047. He should be bolder

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 14h

Taiwan’s president has pledged to accelerate the building of a “T-Dome” air defense system in face of the threat from China. Lai Ching-te says his government will establish a rigorous defense system with high-level detection and effective interception.