Coalition’s Tony Abbott-style political playbook, policy backflips and lack of message discipline helped Labor secure landslide election winFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
Trump withdraws ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada
Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace, days after Carney warned against economic coercion by superpowers.
Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts
In Ethiopia, once largest recipient of USAID funds in sub-Saharan Africa, many left with ‘little humanitarian support’.
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped outThe floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia’s fragile Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 – kill…
The Australian dollar is (oddly) rising – what does ‘sell America’ sentiment have to do with it?
So much for the ‘Trump trade’ – investors are moving money out of US assets amid tariff disputes, attacks on the Federal Reserve and concerns over government debt levelsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, …
Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president
Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel’s President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.
Ukraine peace deal hinges on territory, Kremlin says after Putin meets US envoys in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal.
Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election
Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country’s first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin meets Trump envoys late into night ahead of first trilateral peace talks
Zelensky issues scathing criticism of European allies in Davos speech ahead of UAE talks
No outdoor loudspeakers this Ramadan: Saudi Ministry issues clear mosque rules
Saudi Arabia is enforcing strict mosque rules for Ramadan, limiting outdoor loudspeakers to the Adhan and Iqama to ensure peace. Mosques must adhere to official prayer times and prepare facilities, including designated iftar areas and clean women’s pra…