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- ▸Myanmar possesses vast rare-earth deposits that the US seeks to access. — Bloomberg Politics
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US-Myanmar Military Engagement Strategy
The US plans to deepen engagement with Myanmar's military-backed government to counter China and access rare-earth deposits.
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Canada's Immigration Levels Plan Release
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to release an immigration levels plan amid business pressure for more workers.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Business groups are pressuring Carney to allow more immigration to address Canada's labor needs. — Bloomberg Politics
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Belgian PM Resignation Over Budget Impasse
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his resignation after coalition budget negotiations failed.
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- ▸De Wever's five-party coalition could not agree on a new budget before he tendered resignation. — Bloomberg Politics
- ▸Belgium's king did not immediately accept De Wever's resignation offer. — Bloomberg Politics
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Indonesia Supreme Court Voids VP's Certificate
Indonesia's Supreme Court invalidated Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's high-school equivalency document.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The invalidated certificate was submitted as part of Raka's 2024 election candidacy. — Bloomberg Politics
- ▸The court ruling raises questions about Raka's ability to remain in office or run in 2029. — Bloomberg Politics
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China-Linked Network Impersonates Americans Online
Graphika identified a China-linked influence network repurposing social media accounts to pose as Americans.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸One repurposed account had 201,600 followers and spread divisive political content before November 3 elections. — The Epoch Times Politics