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ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 792.07 points or 1.48% to 54,341.23 • Shanghai decreased 12.665 points or -0.31% to 4,126.093 • Hang Seng increased 151.34 points or 0.56% to 26,999.81 • ASX 200 increased 12.10 points or 0.14% to 8,820.60 • SENSEX decreased 244.98 points […]

Australians could face up to 15 years imprisonment for comments deemed offensive by the government. The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill introduced this month establishes federal offenses for “publicly promoting or inciting hatred.” Speech, writing, or “other forms of public gestures” will be monitored and controlled. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the prop “I

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2025 has been released, and although it may appear uneventful on the surface, it confirms the broader trend. Headline CPI rose 0.3% last month and 2.7% year-over-year, matching November’s pace and forecasts. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 2.6% on an annual basis. The reality is

? BREAKING — In Iran, massive crowds of anti-Islamist-regime, pro-@PahlaviReza protesters are taking to the streets in Tehran’s Haft-Hoz Square, chanting “Death to The Dictator,” directly targeting Khamenei and his terrorist regime. Share these videos so the world can see. pic.twitter.com/w8zcyOUu6t — Shayan X (@ShayanX0) January 4, 2026 An estimated 12,000 people in Iran have

ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 57.95 points or -0.22% to 25,732.30 • Shanghai decreased 26.528 points or -0.64% to 4,138.759 • Hang Seng increased 239.99 points or 0.90% to 26,848.47 • ASX 200 increased 49.10 points or 0.56% to 8,808.50 • SENSEX decreased 250.48 points

European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius believes a unified European army should replace American troops amid geopolitical tensions. “How will we replace the 100,000-strong American regular military forces that form the backbone of military power in Europe?” he asked, later answering his own question by proposing the creation of a permanent continent-wide joint armed force.

The proposed billionaire tax has caussed $1 trillion in potential tax revenue to flee California. The billionaire tax would require California residents worth over $1 billion to pay a one-time 5% fee on all assets, including unrealized gains. Google co-founder Larry Page fled the state and took his $276 billion net worth with him. Page

Russia is slinking back into its old Soviet Union methods of spying on citizens. Beginning on January 1, 2026, internet providers in Russia are now required to store all text, audio, and video messages for three years. The Center for Countering Disinformation has access to every Russian’s digital footprint. Per usual, authorities claim the measure

President Trump’s announcement that he wants to push the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027 is being framed as a necessary response to “very troubled and dangerous times” and a way to build what he calls a “Dream Military.” He claims that tariff revenues generated by his trade policies can help fund the

COMMENT: We had a similar referendum past November initiated by the young extreme leftists for a 50% (!) inheritance tax for wealthy above $50m – despite the fact that we pay already a wealth tax every year! Well Swiss people realised that the billionaires have feets and can walk away similar to what you write