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Taiwan’s president will meet with U.S. house speaker

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3 years ago

April 4, 2023

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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen

In a move that will anger Chinese diplomats, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen.

Tsai is scheduled to make a stopover in California after a state visit to Central America.

McCarthy’s office says the “bipartisan” meeting will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, just outside Los Angeles.

China’s LA consulate has since responded, saying it “firmly opposeds” Tsai’s U.S. transits, adding the meeting is “not conducive to regional peace, security and stability”.

The consulate also warning it will undermine “the political foundation of China-U.S. relations.”

McCarthy is the most senior Republican lawmaker and second in line to the U.S. presidency, after vice-president Kamala Harris.

The meeting follows his predecessor, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, visiting Taiwan’s main island last year.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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17 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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