Australian Women and Children Linked to ISIS Fighters Return Home
The police said two of them would face charges of crimes against humanity and the third would face a charge of belonging to a terrorist group.
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Balikatan 2026: 17,000-Troop Drill Rehearses Territorial Defence Against Chinee Invasion Amid Taiwan Tensions
Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines has become the largest iteration of the annual war games so far, with more than 17,000 troops taking part from 20 April to 8 May.The exercise has drawn personnel from seven countries: the Philippines, the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Japan and New Zealand. Four of those partners — Canada, France, Japan and New Zealand — are contributing
Khaled Sabsabi’s Rocky Road From Australia to the Biennale
The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.
Japan’s Takaichi Pitches Strength and Stability in Visits to Australia and Vietnam
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.
Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
The police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians
The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.
How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
Britain’s Antisemitism Crisis Is Now a National Security Threat
There has been yet another terrorist attack targeting Britain’s Jewish community. This time, two Jewish men were stabbed on Wednesday in Golders Green, London – a leading center of Jewish life and culture in the UK. The incident follows a series of re…
Missing Indigenous Girl in Australia Is Found Dead After 5-Day Search
The police are seeking a man who was last seen holding hands with the 5-year-old girl on Saturday night near Alice Springs.