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Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in hedge against China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrive for a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 6.

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China

U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis
U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Danone recalls infant formula in several European countries

Danone's infant formula recall affects  Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.
Danone's infant formula recall affects  Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Switzerland.

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Greece arrests member of military for espionage with suspected links to China

US, China opt out of joint declaration on use of AI in military

A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.
A total of 85 countries were represented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in A Coruna, Spain.

US senators ask Pentagon to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

FILE PHOTO: SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: SpaceX headquarters is shown in Hawthorne, California, U.S. June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo

Hackers hit sensitive targets like finance ministries in over 37 nations in vast spying plot

Hackers used access to spy on e-mails, financial dealings and communications about military and police operations, according to a new cybersecurity report.
Hackers used access to spy on e-mails, financial dealings and communications about military and police operations, according to a new cybersecurity report.

News analysis

Positive outlook aside, Xi-Trump call points to Taiwan, critical minerals as thorny issues

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

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