White House Orders Agencies to Prepare Mass Layoffs if Shutdown Hits
The White House has instructed federal agencies to prepare for sweeping layoffs if the government shuts down next week, a move that would go far […]
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South Korea Warns North Korea Holds Enough Uranium for Dozens of Nuclear Weapons
South Korea’s unification minister revealed Thursday that North Korea may possess up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium, a material capable of fueling a […]
Torrential Rains Leave 12 Dead and Kolkata Submerged Ahead of Durga Puja
At least 12 people have died after record rainfall inundated Kolkata and surrounding areas, flooding streets, crippling transport and disrupting preparations for the city’s biggest […]
UN Experts Urge FIFA and UEFA to Suspend Israel Over Alleged Genocide
United Nations experts have called on FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel’s national football team from international competition, saying the move is necessary in response […]
Muhammad Yunus Honoured with Global Education Award
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has been recognised with the “Unlock Big Change” award for his pioneering contributions to social and economic development and his […]
Sculpture by the Sea Faces Cancellation Without Urgent Funding
One of Sydney’s most popular cultural events, Sculpture by the Sea, is at risk of cancellation this year unless organisers can raise an additional $200,000 […]
Mount Isa Man Charged with More Than 70 Child Sex Offences
A 40-year-old man in Mount Isa has been charged with more than 70 child sex offences alleged to have taken place over a 25-year period. […]
U.S. Government Rehires Workers Cut in Musk’s Cost-Saving Drive
Hundreds of federal employees who lost their jobs during Elon Musk’s sweeping cost-cutting campaign are being asked to return to work. The General Services Administration […]
Palestinians Welcome Global Recognition but Doubt Real Change
Palestinians across Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank greeted the wave of international recognition of a Palestinian state with cautious optimism, though many doubted it […]
US, Japan, South Korea Voice Concern Over Taiwan and South China Sea
The foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan and the United States have issued a joint statement warning against increasingly frequent destabilizing activities around Taiwan. Meeting […]
