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Former UN peacekeepers who defied orders to withdraw during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have reflected on the reasons behind their decision, despite being instructed to return to their home countries. The…
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has warned that he will resign from the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Channel 12 reported Thursday. “If the Prime…
Israel’s Defense Ministry announced it will acquire two more KC-46 refueling aircraft from U.S. manufacturer Boeing, expanding its fleet beyond the four already on order. According to a ministry statement cited by…
Israeli defense companies have been barred from participating in the Netherlands’ largest military exhibition, the NEDS show in Rotterdam, Globes reported, citing Israeli sources. The annual event, scheduled for…
The federal government has published a list of 29 childcare centres that have consistently failed to meet national quality standards, following through on its pledge to “name and shame” underperforming services.…
President Donald Trump on Tuesday assured that U.S. troops would not be deployed to help defend Ukraine against Russia, clarifying remarks from the previous day in which he appeared to leave the possibility open.…
In a rare personal attack on a foreign leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a “weak” politician who “betrayed Israel” and…
Israel has said it will deliver its response by Friday to international mediators over a new Gaza ceasefire plan accepted by Hamas, as international pressure mounts to end a war that has killed more than 62,000…
Newly elected One Nation senator Warwick Stacey has resigned from the Australian Senate, citing personal health issues, just months after securing his seat. Stacey, a former British army officer, was elected in May,…
Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced it will slash nearly 3,000 jobs worldwide, in a sweeping cost-cutting program aimed at streamlining its operations and safeguarding future growth despite reporting higher profits.…
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several European leaders produced two main outcomes: plans for a future meeting between Zelensky and Russian President…
Since assuming office in 2022, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has placed ordinary Australians at the center of his government’s priorities. His leadership is defined by a commitment to making life fairer, more…
Australia experienced a week filled with dramatic rescues, chilling crimes, and extraordinary discoveries, capturing both national and international attention. Miraculous Escape at Cabarita Beach In New South Wales, a…
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar, has revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, escalating tensions after the Albanese government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli…
Australia recorded its coldest temperature of the year overnight, with the chill coinciding with yet another stretch of heavy rain and flooding threats for Sydney and much of the east coast. According to 9News, at…
Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could bring an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “almost immediately,” suggesting responsibility for peace lies in Kyiv rather than Moscow. In a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, as Trump signals a major shift in his approach to ending the 3½-year war. Instead of pursuing a ceasefire,…
More than 100,000 passengers have been affected after Air Canada canceled 623 flights as cabin crew began a strike. The union representing over 10,000 flight attendants confirmed the 72-hour industrial action early…
As 9News reports, Queensland has been struck by its largest on-shore earthquake in half a century, with the tremor registering a magnitude of 5.6. The earthquake hit at 9:50am on Thursday, with its epicentre near…
Police have arrested four people after heated clashes broke out between officers and protesters who converged on Melbourne’s CBD to counter a rally on Saturday morning, reports ABC. Footage from Russell Street showed a…
The highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without any agreement to bring an end to the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. On Friday, August…
1. Historic First Meeting in Years On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. This was: The first in-person…
From unexpected courtroom antics to wildlife taking over city streets, this past week delivered a mix of the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unforgettable. In Adelaide, Australia, 53-year-old Bethany…
Both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have arrived in Alaska ahead of historic talks about Russia-Ukraine war between these two world's giant political figures. Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court…