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Federal Government Overhauls Higher Education Outcome Measurements to Focus on Skills

New rules shift accountability from graduate earnings to competencies amid rapid workforce changes.

Jul 16, 2026, 3:49 PM The Hill

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French PM Sébastien Lecornu Announces New Phase in Morocco-France Relations

During a two-day visit to Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasized the intent to strengthen cooperation and trust with Morocco amid renewed diplomatic momentum.

Africanews | Jul 16, 2026, 2:46 PM

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Jimmy Fallon Jokes About Joe Biden’s Upcoming Memoir, Mentions Kamala Harris Writing the End

Late-night host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at former President Joe Biden’s upcoming memoir on The Tonight Show, while a former Democratic fundraiser criticized Biden’s decision to run for re-election.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 2:29 PM

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US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Select Brazilian Imports Amid Trade Dispute

The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting thousands of Brazilian goods, excluding key products like beef and coffee, following an investigation into unfair trade practices.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:06 PM

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Shanghai Leads China’s First Trial Integrating Computing Centres with Power Grid for Peak Load Management

A pioneering trial in Shanghai successfully reduced peak power load by 97.8 megawatts through coordinated management of data centres, marking a major step in China’s power infrastructure upgrade amid rising AI demands.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 11:15 AM

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Hong Kong’s Short-Haul Tourist Arrivals Drop 15% Amid Strong Dollar and Flight Cuts

Despite a 7% overall increase in visitors in June 2026, Hong Kong saw a significant decline in short-haul tourist arrivals due to higher fuel costs and weaker regional currencies.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 10:22 AM

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Report Finds Brisbane Has Australia's Best Nightlife — But Only on Thursdays

A new report ranks Brisbane as the top city for nightlife in Australia on Thursdays, highlighting the city's evolving evening culture post-pandemic.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:57 AM

business

India's Services Exports Near Overtaking Goods Amid Manufacturing Challenges

Despite government efforts to boost manufacturing, India's services exports have grown three times faster than goods exports over the past 12 years.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 2:57 AM

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Gold Coast Destroys Over 30,000 Fire Ant Nests Amid Ongoing Eradication Efforts

Despite significant progress in reducing fire ant nests, local officials express cautious optimism about fully eradicating the invasive species.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 2:15 AM

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South Korean Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate Amid Economic Strength

For the first time in over three years, South Korea's central bank increased its key rate to combat inflation driven by rapid economic growth, particularly in the chipmaking sector.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 1:53 AM

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Tasmania’s Liberty Bell Bay Manganese Smelter to Close Immediately

Administrators have ordered the immediate closure of Australia's last manganese smelter after failing to find a buyer amid economic challenges.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:27 AM

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xAI Files Lawsuit Against South Carolina Man for Misusing AI to Sexualize Minors

Elon Musk’s xAI accuses Terry Harwood of violating terms of service by exploiting AI tool Grok to create explicit deepfake images involving children.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 10:54 PM

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WHO Updates Global Guidelines to Reduce Dementia Risk

New recommendations highlight prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors to delay or prevent up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:24 PM

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Authors and Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement

Hachette Book Group, Elsevier, and others accuse Google of unlawfully using copyrighted books to train its Gemini AI models.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:40 PM

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UN Chief Urges De-escalation as Gulf Military Tensions Rise

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses concern over renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate dialogue to prevent catastrophic consequences.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:12 PM

politics

D.C. Proposes $6 Million Fee for Robotaxis Amid Union Opposition

The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act aims to legalize commercial autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., but labor unions voice concerns over its impact.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 7:05 PM

business

China's Small Businesses Face Challenges Raising Prices Amid Growing Inventory

Small enterprises in China are struggling to increase prices as they contend with accumulating unsold stock.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:46 PM

world

Iraqi Prime Minister Visits White House Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

The Iraqi Prime Minister seeks to strengthen economic ties with the US while Iraq-based Iranian allies threaten conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:57 PM

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Ukraine and EU Forge New Drone Production Partnership Amid Rising Russian Attacks on Odesa

Kyiv and the European Union have agreed to combine Ukrainian battlefield expertise with EU industrial capacity to boost drone production, while Russian missile strikes continue to disrupt grain exports from Odesa.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 2:40 PM

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Meets Trump Amid Shifting Political Pressures

Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM

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China Advances in Space Race with New Propellant Tank Dome Technologies

China signals breakthroughs in manufacturing critical rocket components, challenging the US in the race to the moon’s south pole.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:38 PM

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Tharman Acknowledges Some Singapore Businesses Will Lose Out Amid Deeper Economic Integration with Malaysia

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlights benefits of closer ties with Malaysia despite some business losses, emphasizing regional cooperation and geopolitical neutrality.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 1:29 PM

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Hundreds of Malawians Seek Repatriation Amid Surge in Anti-Immigrant Protests in South Africa

More than 53,000 African immigrants have been deported or repatriated from South Africa in a month, with over 80% from Malawi as protests against illegal migration intensify.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 1:27 PM

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Iran Threatens to Block More Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes

Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:44 PM