Brenden Hiskins
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My interests are Asia literacy in Australia. I have a Masters degree in Asian Studies from Monash University and a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Melbourne. My Linktree page is http://www.linktr.ee/brendenhiskins/
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January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Nobel Foundation makes yet another statement:
January 18, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Nobel Foundation makes yet another statement:
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Not the sort of letter committed to paper by a well man. "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
January 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Not the sort of letter committed to paper by a well man. "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
Reposted by Brenden Hiskins
Three years ago, I was sworn in to be your governor using my grandfather’s bible and the bible of Fredrick Douglass.
Since then, we have moved Maryland forward by creating safer communities, protecting our neighbors and their rights, lowering costs, and much more.
We are leaving no one behind.
Since then, we have moved Maryland forward by creating safer communities, protecting our neighbors and their rights, lowering costs, and much more.
We are leaving no one behind.
January 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Three years ago, I was sworn in to be your governor using my grandfather’s bible and the bible of Fredrick Douglass.
Since then, we have moved Maryland forward by creating safer communities, protecting our neighbors and their rights, lowering costs, and much more.
We are leaving no one behind.
Since then, we have moved Maryland forward by creating safer communities, protecting our neighbors and their rights, lowering costs, and much more.
We are leaving no one behind.
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“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump says in the letter.
Holy shit.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01...
Holy shit.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01...
Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel Peace Prize snub
The U.S. president linked his claims on Greenland to not being awarded the peace prize in a letter he sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
www.japantimes.co.jp
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 AM
“Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace,” Trump says in the letter.
Holy shit.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01...
Holy shit.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01...
BREAKING NEWS: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Friday for a snap general election to be held on February 8 with official campaigning to begin on January 27 mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan PM Takaichi says to dissolve lower house on Fri. for Feb. 8 election - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Friday for a snap general elect
mainichi.jp
January 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Friday for a snap general election to be held on February 8 with official campaigning to begin on January 27 mainichi.jp/english/arti...
If you wish to check out all the panels and addresses by world leaders (such as Donald Trump on Wednesday) at the World Economic Forum over the next couple of days, you can check them out at www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
The Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 19th to 23rd January.
www.weforum.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
If you wish to check out all the panels and addresses by world leaders (such as Donald Trump on Wednesday) at the World Economic Forum over the next couple of days, you can check them out at www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
Tonight in Davos, Switzerland (early tomorrow here in Melbourne, Australia), the World Economic Forum will begin in Davos, Switzerland. You can follow the events in Davos at www.weforum.org/stories/2026....
Live from Davos 2026: What to know on Day 1 and highlights
On Day 1 of the Annual Meeting, the World Economic Forum's live-blog team brings you the highlights, analysis and inside track from Davos 2026.
www.weforum.org
January 19, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Tonight in Davos, Switzerland (early tomorrow here in Melbourne, Australia), the World Economic Forum will begin in Davos, Switzerland. You can follow the events in Davos at www.weforum.org/stories/2026....
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January 19, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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January 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Mutant H3N2 Influenza Surges in the U.S., Driving 18 Million Illnesses, 230,000 Hospitalizations, and 9,300 Deaths
At least 15 children died of flu last week; this season’s total is 32.
Mutant H3N2 Influenza Surges in the U.S., Driving 18 Million Illnesses, 230,000 Hospitalizations, and 9,300 Deaths
At least 15 children died of flu last week; this season’s total is 32.
January 17, 2026 at 4:28 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Mutant H3N2 Influenza Surges in the U.S., Driving 18 Million Illnesses, 230,000 Hospitalizations, and 9,300 Deaths
At least 15 children died of flu last week; this season’s total is 32.
Mutant H3N2 Influenza Surges in the U.S., Driving 18 Million Illnesses, 230,000 Hospitalizations, and 9,300 Deaths
At least 15 children died of flu last week; this season’s total is 32.
In regards to Trump's proposed (and illegal) annexation of Greenland, I found a great video from Brian Tyler Cohen discussing it (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGg...). Remember that most Americans despise the Trump Regime and also oppose the takeover of Greenland by the Trump Regime.
BREAKING: Trump STUNS the world with Greenland announcement
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:24 AM
In regards to Trump's proposed (and illegal) annexation of Greenland, I found a great video from Brian Tyler Cohen discussing it (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGg...). Remember that most Americans despise the Trump Regime and also oppose the takeover of Greenland by the Trump Regime.
A reminder for you international relations junkies that the World Economic Forum starts tomorrow in Davos, Switzerland, and if you are interested in some of the sessions at the World Economic Forum this coming week, you can check out the program at www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
The Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 19th to 23rd January.
www.weforum.org
January 18, 2026 at 3:25 AM
A reminder for you international relations junkies that the World Economic Forum starts tomorrow in Davos, Switzerland, and if you are interested in some of the sessions at the World Economic Forum this coming week, you can check out the program at www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
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January 18, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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BREAKING: Kansas Hit by One of Largest U.S. Bird Flu Outbreaks Over 414,000 Birds Infected by Migratory Waterfowl
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
BREAKING: Kansas Hit by One of Largest U.S. Bird Flu Outbreaks Over 414,000 Birds Infected by Migratory Waterfowl
The foreign policy of the United States of America has been in the news recently in regards to Venezuela. But what was the US's greatest moment in regards to foreign policy? And what was their worst? The Council on Foreign Relations has released a list in this regard. www.cfr.org/ten-best-ten...
The 10 Best and 10 Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions
For two-and-a-half centuries, the United States has faced a challenging world. Some of its responses have advanced U.S. interests and values. Others have not. We asked members of the Society for Histo...
www.cfr.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The foreign policy of the United States of America has been in the news recently in regards to Venezuela. But what was the US's greatest moment in regards to foreign policy? And what was their worst? The Council on Foreign Relations has released a list in this regard. www.cfr.org/ten-best-ten...
Yesterday, the first sentences were handed to disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon was convicted of violating Cabinet’s constitutional duty, blocking arrest, faking documents and sentenced to five year jail. www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/l...
Ex-president sentenced to 5 years in prison in first martial law-linked ruling - The Korea Times
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday on multiple charges related to his martial law declaration. The ruli...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 17, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Yesterday, the first sentences were handed to disgraced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon was convicted of violating Cabinet’s constitutional duty, blocking arrest, faking documents and sentenced to five year jail. www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/l...
This week, it was announced that the sentence that Yoon Suk Yeol will receive for the declaration of martial law in 2024 will be announced on Feb. 19, and prosecutors are asking for the death penalty. But when was the last death penalty handed in South Korea?
Quiz closes 2359 AEDT Friday 23 January
Quiz closes 2359 AEDT Friday 23 January
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
This week, it was announced that the sentence that Yoon Suk Yeol will receive for the declaration of martial law in 2024 will be announced on Feb. 19, and prosecutors are asking for the death penalty. But when was the last death penalty handed in South Korea?
Quiz closes 2359 AEDT Friday 23 January
Quiz closes 2359 AEDT Friday 23 January
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January 17, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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In 2026, there will be elections held throughout the world, including midterms in the United States of America, which can have ramifications for democracy globally. But one issue that is of concern is the impact that AI can have on democracy globally. theconversation.com/world-first-...
World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections
From Bondi to Venezuela, Gaza to Ukraine, AI supercharges online misinformation. But understanding exactly how it impacts voters is a challenge.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
In 2026, there will be elections held throughout the world, including midterms in the United States of America, which can have ramifications for democracy globally. But one issue that is of concern is the impact that AI can have on democracy globally. theconversation.com/world-first-...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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As discussed recently, there is a possibility that the Lower House of the Japanese Diet (Japanese Parliament) could be dissolved when it convenes on January 23. But what impact could it have on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi? Is it about power or about the Japanese people? mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Editorial: Japan PM Takaichi's snap election plan is about power, not the public good - The Mainichi
The government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has repeatedly claimed that the well-being of the people is its top priority, yet its actions tell a d
mainichi.jp
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM
As discussed recently, there is a possibility that the Lower House of the Japanese Diet (Japanese Parliament) could be dissolved when it convenes on January 23. But what impact could it have on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi? Is it about power or about the Japanese people? mainichi.jp/english/arti...