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• France braces for demonstrations as trade unions strike

  A nationwide walkout uniting public sector staff, transit workers, and student groups is expected to draw hundreds of thousands into the streets over soaring living costs. The government is preparing for widespread civil disruption by dispatching tens of thousands of security personnel across major transit and gathering hubs. This massive labor mobilization follows weeks of youth demonstrations that have previously spiraled into severe clashes with riot police.

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• New humanitarian network brings together aid groups, Govt to strengthen aid efforts in Gaza

  Singapore's latest initiative combines state diplomatic resources with non-profit expertise to navigate delivery bottlenecks and broaden regional support for displaced Palestinians. Two ministries will liaise directly with overseas counterparts, clearing pathways for local volunteers and medical teams to deploy directly to the field. This collaboration deepens Singapore's long-term assistance footprint following months of sustained crisis funding.

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• What the Democratic midterms sweep changes for U.S.-China relations

  Incoming legislative leaders in Washington are preparing to drive a more confrontational approach toward Beijing by prioritizing Taiwan support and escalating tech competition through hearings and bills. At the same time, lawmakers plan to tackle domestic inflation by targeting the rollback of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. These shifting congressional priorities threaten to undermine strategic stability despite scheduled bilateral executive summits.

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