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Katie Zacharia has reportedly left her position as White House press secretary after just seven days, marking another change in President Donald Trump’s communications team. Zacharia, a former conservative commentator…
Australia must strengthen its economic and defense capabilities and build closer ties with Indonesia as China’s regional influence grows and the reliability of its traditional alliance with the United States comes…
Australia’s government has vowed to reintroduce controversial private health insurance legislation after opposition parties and crossbench senators effectively blocked the proposed changes, which could increase costs…
A dispute between two groups of Harvard University-affiliated individuals has intensified political tensions in India following protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the subsequent police…
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is teaming up with technology journalist Kara Swisher to launch High Stakes, a new podcast examining key political issues and congressional races ahead of the November 2026…
India’s relationship with Israel has deepened significantly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the war in Gaza bringing the country’s increasingly close ties with Israel into sharper focus. An Al Jazeera report…
A former Syrian general wanted over alleged crimes against humanity is being protected and financially supported in Lebanon under an arrangement involving US and Lebanese authorities, a BBC News investigation conducted…
A Japanese woman has turned sleep into a winning formula after taking first place in an unusual competition in Tokyo, earning a prize of ¥2.22 million — worth roughly RWF18 million. The woman, known publicly as Suimii…
More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies across the country, according to new figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The number of displaced people has…
Rwandan domestic football returns to centre stage this week as the BK Pro League resumes following the international break, with Matchday 4 set to provide another test for clubs still finding their rhythm in the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a political backlash after saying Iran could “take out” American cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego if it were allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. Trump made the remarks…
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced a major military offensive aimed at pushing back Houthi forces and eventually retaking the capital, Sanaa, marking a significant shift in the country’s…
France’s education crisis is moving beyond school gates, with hundreds of secondary schools closed as student protests over staffing, funding and learning conditions spread across the country. Around 400 of France’s…
Mali’s armed forces and personnel from Russia’s Wagner Group committed killings, torture and other serious abuses against civilians during joint military operations between 2023 and 2025, Amnesty International says in…
Fighting is intensifying across northern Ethiopia as federal government forces and their allies claim control of Alamata, a strategic town in the Tigray region, amid renewed clashes with Tigrayan forces. The Tigray…
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continued on Tuesday as both sides remained divided over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and security around the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar is continuing to…
Manchester City’s long-running battle with the Premier League has entered a new phase after an independent panel reportedly found the club guilty of the majority of the financial breaches it faced. The verdict comes…
A new chapter in communication, confidence and leadership began at Radio 4EB in Brisbane with the inaugural meeting of the 4EB Toastmasters Club, bringing together Toastmasters members, new participants and honoured…
The United States is expanding its involvement in the Lobito Corridor by supporting preparations for a major electricity infrastructure initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, targeting mining…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to create a new “AI Force,” signaling a push to coordinate America’s approach to artificial intelligence as debate over the technology’s risks and regulation intensifies.…
Australian counterterrorism police have charged a Melbourne man accused of playing a significant role in distributing propaganda for the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation. Mohamed Bakit was arrested on…
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) President Shema Fabrice has paid more than Rwf800 million linked to the bounced cheques at the centre of a criminal case against him, following an agreement reached with the…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must reach an agreement with Washington or face what he described as the “annihilation” of the Islamic Republic. Trump made the remarks while addressing world leaders…
The United Nations is entering a new phase of engagement in the Sahel as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger increasingly emphasise sovereignty and strategic autonomy. For more than a decade, the UN’s most visible role in the…