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The United States ambassador to Israel has revealed that Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state was met with deep disappointment [and even disgust] among senior members of the Trump administration.…
Yemen’s Houthi armed group has claimed responsibility for a missile fired earlier at Israel, saying it targeted Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airpot. In a statement cited by Al Jazeera, the Iran-aligned rebels,…
Australia and Vanuatu, a South Pacific nation of about 80 islands stretching 1,300 kilometers, have agreed to a 10-year deal worth A$500 million (approximately US$328 million) to strengthen security and economic ties.…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will ask Congress for “long-term” authority over Washington DC’s police department, suggesting the move could serve as a model for other Democratic-led cities, reports The…
From the ground beneath our feet to the farthest reaches of space, August has delivered jaw-dropping discoveries that are rewriting what we know about our planet, our past, and the Universe. In earthquake science,…
European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are holding talks to increase pressure on the U.S. President Donald Trump before his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this Friday. The…
With just one year remaining until Australia’s next national Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced plans to hire more than 30,000 temporary workers across the country to fill “critically…
The Coalition has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of being “shamed” by Hamas after the militant group reportedly praised his decision to recognise a Palestinian state. It's Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel…
Australia and 23 other countries have issued an urgent appeal to Israel to permit the delivery of aid into Gaza, warning that the humanitarian crisis has reached “unimaginable levels.” According to ABC, the joint…
Late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel has officially joined the ranks of American celebrities with dual citizenship — and he’s making no secret of the timing. Appearing on The Sarah Silverman Podcast on August 12,…
Swedish striker Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United that he does not want to play for them anymore. He wants to join Liverpool, this season. Isak had a great season last year. He scored 27 goals in 42 games, and…
US President Donald Trump announced that he will press Russian President Vladimir Putin to return some occupied Ukrainian territory during their meeting in Alaska on Friday — a location rich in symbolism as a former…
Israel’s defence minister and military chief have engaged in a public dispute over senior army appointments, highlighting growing tensions between the country’s political and military leadership. According to The Times…
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says a future Coalition government would overturn Australia’s recognition of a Palestinian state, formally opposing the Albanese government’s decision announced on Monday. In a statement…
Australia has officially recognised the State of Palestine, a decision Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a “step towards a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.” The announcement, made on Monday, aligns…
Mike Goldman, the instantly recognisable voice of Big Brother Australia, has escaped a terrifying house fire in Brisbane alongside his wife and their one-year-old son. The blaze broke out around 4 a.m. on Friday at the…
<span;>Torrens Creek grazier Peter Finlay has been left heartbroken after a sudden and rare outbreak of blackleg claimed nearly 40 of his weaner cattle within just a few days. <span;> <span;>Mr. Finlay, who has spent…
Donald Trump has delayed the implementation of sweeping new tariffs on China, granting another 90-day pause just hours before the most recent trade agreement between the two largest economies was set to expire, reports…
In Uganda, the Electoral Commission has started giving out nomination papers to people who want to run in the presidential elections scheduled for January 2026. On Monday, August 11, 2025, when the forms were first…
Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon, has said that Canberra’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will do nothing to end the war in Gaza. Speaking on ABC’s 7.30, Mr Maimon also rejected claims that…
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly next month, with the condition that Hamas plays no role in its governance. ABC reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
Mali’s authorities have arrested dozens of soldiers accused of plotting to overthrow junta leader Assimi Goïta, who himself came to power through two coups in 2020 and 2021, sources told AFP on Sunday. Since taking…
Al Jazeera Media Network has accused the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of killing five of its journalists in an air strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital. The broadcaster reported that correspondents Anas al-Sharif…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas,” defending his government’s plan for a major new military offensive in the Gaza…