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Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 11 people, while 13 others remain missing, after flash floods and landslides swept across two provinces, authorities said Wednesday. The disaster followed…
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani on Tuesday vowed retaliation against Israel after an airstrike in Doha that targeted Hamas’s political leadership. “The State of Qatar is committed to act…
The Israeli military launched an airstrike in Doha, the capital of Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders, an act Qatar has condemned as cowardly and a violation of international law. The attack occurred on Tuesday,…
Thousands of Australians living and working in the United States could face difficulties extending their stay after the Trump administration suddenly issued new visa rules over the weekend. ABC reports that expatriate…
Protesters set fire to the homes of several of Nepal’s most prominent political leaders and attacked parliament amid nationwide unrest over a government social-media crackdown, even as authorities lifted the ban early…
The Israeli military on Tuesday morning issued its first full evacuation order for Gaza City, warning civilians to leave ahead of a planned expanded ground operation in the northern part of the territory. The order…
Israeli police announced that six people were killed after Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in central Jerusalem on Monday, September 8, 2025. Police spokesman Lt. Dean Elsdunne said: “The terrorists…
A terror attack at Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction on Sunday morning left five people dead and at least seven critically injured after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a crowded bus and nearby civilians. According to…
An Australian woman has been sentenced to life in prison, with no chance of release for at least 33 years, after being found guilty of murdering three family members and attempting to kill a fourth by serving them a…
One of Australia’s most notorious killers, Erin Patterson, has been sentenced to three life terms for the mushroom lunch murders that shocked the nation, but she could walk free in her eighties. According to 9News, the…
European leaders are set to visit the United States early next week for high-level discussions on how to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday. “Certain European leaders are coming…
Brisbane, QLD – September 6, 2025 Brisbane’s skyline was ablaze on Saturday night as Riverfire 2025 kicked off the Brisbane Festival with one of the city’s most anticipated public events of the year. Attracting an…
Australia has faced a week of shocking tragedies, major safety responses, and high-stakes international tensions, with headlines ranging from deadly attacks at home to strained ties abroad. Fatal Shark Attack in Sydney…
The European Union on Friday fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for breaching competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services, drawing swift condemnation from U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
The Israeli military issued fresh evacuation orders and struck high-rise buildings in famine-stricken Gaza City on Saturday, urging Palestinians to flee south as it prepares a new offensive on the city of nearly one…
A man has died after being bitten by a suspected large shark off Long Reef Beach, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, on Saturday morning. New South Wales police said emergency services were called shortly after 10 a.m.…
Finland said on Friday, it will join an international declaration urging the implementation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, adding its weight to a diplomatic effort led by Saudi Arabia and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine while fighting continues would be treated as “legitimate targets” by Moscow’s forces, in his latest rejection of Western…
The gospel world is in shock after the sudden passing of Musabyimana Gloriose, best known as Gogo, a Rwandese gospel singer and viral TikTok sensation. She died in Kampala, Uganda, on the morning of Thursday, 4…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit London next Thursday, just weeks before Britain is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly, The Guardian reports citing two sources familiar…
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned 22,000 taxpayers who collectively owe $11 billion that it will step up enforcement as it seeks to recover a growing pool of unpaid tax. According to 9News, ATO…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were overheard speculating about longevity and even the prospect of immortality during a brief exchange at a military parade in Beijing, according to live…
China showcased its military power on Wednesday with a massive parade in the capital, commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II. The event, held in Tiananmen Square, was the country’s largest military parade…
The Court of Cassation of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced Constant Mutamba, former Minister of Justice, to three years of forced labor. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, September 2, also bans him from…