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Lawmakers and workers from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf staged a protest by riding donkey carts to the provincial assembly in Sindh, highlighting surging fuel costs and demanding government relief.
Driven by ongoing conflicts and the weaponisation of the U.S. dollar, nations in the Global South are increasingly exploring alternatives to the dominant SWIFT financial messaging network.
Russia's parliamentary elections have expanded to include regions seized from Ukraine, drawing fierce condemnation from Kyiv, international warnings, and allegations of voter coercion from human rights groups.
The financial cost of the conflict between the United States and Iran has climbed to $45.1 billion, while internal reports suggest military fatalities may exceed the Pentagon's official public tally.
Broken Hill City Council has informed a local food charity that no land is available for a proposed transitional camp for rough sleepers, highlighting growing housing pressures and regulatory challenges in New South Wales.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have announced a new agreement granting Washington expanded military access and barring adversaries from sensitive investments, following months of territorial threats.
The United States Department of the Treasury has removed sanctions previously imposed on Eritrea's ruling party, military, and specific individuals, citing shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Tamil Progressive Alliance leader Mano Ganesan has urged Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to enlist Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help regarding a Tamil youth facing a severe legal case in Saudi Arabia.
As Flavio Bolsonaro campaigns for the presidency in Brazil, his brothers Carlos and Jair Renan are running for office in the conservative southern state of Santa Catarina, banking on their family's national brand.
A recent survey indicates that roughly 15% of responding Japanese municipalities are open to replacing traditional sewer networks with combined septic tanks as infrastructure ages.
An assault on the Old Police Lines complex in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, leaves dozens dead and over 100 injured as security forces battle remaining militants.
According to Japan's National Police Agency, a North Korean cyberattack group named WaterPlum infected over 30,000 devices globally, resulting in substantial cryptocurrency thefts, including in Japan.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a New York climate gathering that climate security is national security, but critics and advocates warned that his government's continued approval of fossil fuel projects undermines its international message.
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced that implementing an early warning system for disasters will be a top priority following the catastrophic Bhotekoshi flash floods that left over 1,400 dead.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock addressed the nation's economic landscape at a CEDA lunch in Sydney, stating that population growth is supporting economic activity rather than fueling inflation, though it creates acute pressures in the housing market.
A 64-acre former staff golf course at England’s Rugeley Power Station is being converted into wetlands, meadows, and ponds featuring a 1.5-kilometer public trail, with an anticipated opening in September 2026.
Ukrainian authorities and state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia are implementing new safety protocols, monitoring systems, and international procurement efforts as Russian drone attacks increasingly target the country's railway infrastructure and locomotives.
Senior American and Chinese officials begin final preparatory discussions in Washington, tackling tariffs and bilateral issues ahead of an expected summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Iran has outlined seven conditions for resuming negotiations with Washington, while warning that American threats will not yield results and confirming readiness for a decisive conflict.
US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon has ignited discussions across conservative circles after publicly stating she deals with daily racist remarks, prompting mixed reactions from supporters and commentators.
Denmark and Greenland have asserted that an upcoming agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the deal grants Washington permanent security control.
Global leaders and business executives have gathered in New York for the 2026 United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week, facing mounting urgency over extreme weather, soaring energy costs, and the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence.
A round-up of major national and international developments covering an FAA equipment failure on the East Coast, a legal settlement involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, escalating conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine, and other notable news.
Amid recent F-1 visa policy shifts and increased regulatory scrutiny in the United States, immigration experts outline four essential strategies for Indian students planning their higher education abroad.
India's Home Ministry has designated the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist group under the UAPA, following a digital recruitment campaign across 14 States led by a Pakistani social media influencer.
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party secured a record supermajority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results, while international condemnation mounted over balloting in occupied Ukrainian territories and a deadly drone strike hit Moscow.
Russia's parliamentary election enters its third and final day, with President Vladimir Putin framing the vote as a crucial test of public backing for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Tehran warns any new U.S. assault will expand the geography of the war with new weapons, while President Trump weighs multiple options and regional fighting intensifies.
Typhoon Dujuan is advancing northward toward the Izu Islands and Japan's Kanto region, prompting severe weather warnings during the Silver Week holiday period.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were extradited from Haiti to the United States on Sunday, concluding a stalled local judicial process and shifting the remaining prosecutions to Florida.
Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, targeting Moscow and damaging a local oil refinery, while officials reported casualties on both sides.
Alberta is preparing to vote on whether its government should start the legal process required for a future binding referendum on separation from Canada.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira highlighted strengthening economic and political ties between Brazil and India during a recent interview in New Delhi, projecting that bilateral trade could surpass $30 billion well ahead of 2030.
Environment ministers from the BRICS bloc have jointly condemned unilateral trade measures such as the European Union's carbon border tax, demanding enhanced adaptation climate funding for developing economies.
US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is working on a major fertilizer agreement with Belarus to lower costs for American farmers and challenge Canadian suppliers, marking a notable shift in US-Minsk relations.
Pakistani security forces engaged in a shootout that left five militants dead and successfully rescued 23 hostages in the restive Balochistan province.
Two Indian nationals undergoing flight training in Canada have died following an air accident, according to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver.
World leaders gather in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly as Secretary-General António Guterres presides over his final high-level meeting amid faltering diplomacy and intense conflicts.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly prepared sweeping sanctions targeting the entire International Criminal Court, intensifying Washington's long-standing push against the global tribunal.
Typhoon Dujuan is forecast to bring heavy rain and violent winds to the Tokyo and Kanto regions during the Silver Week holidays, triggering Level 4 danger warnings, transit suspensions, and event cancellations.
Older adults in Japan are continuing to participate in competitive sports well into their 90s, demonstrating remarkable physical fitness and longevity.
Taiwan's labour minister travelled to China for an APEC ministerial meeting, marking the first such trip by a senior Taiwanese government official since President Lai Ching-te took office.
A massive wave of Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, killing two people, setting an oil refinery ablaze, and prompting hundreds of evacuations.
A 33-year-old conservation effort spanning from Wyoming to the Yukon has been selected as a finalist for Prince William’s 2026 Earthshot Prize, marking three decades of efforts to reconnect fragmented wilderness.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the North Atlantic archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon to forge closer bilateral ties amid growing geopolitical and economic friction with the United States.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the French territory of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to expand bilateral cooperation across defense, energy, and advanced technology amid shifting transatlantic relations.
An 18-year-old man accused of assaulting two young boys at Belconnen Mall has accumulated 40 police involvements over two years, prosecutors told the ACT Magistrates Court.
Exiled former crown prince Reza Pahlavi has accepted a Coalition invitation to visit Australia, sparking discussions among experts over political representation and opposition dynamics.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has announced a series of strict visa rule changes aimed at students and backpackers, alongside increased enforcement for overstayers, as the government sets binding net overseas migration targets.
A round-the-clock live stream from a remote waterhole in Watarrka National Park is capturing dingoes, wallabies, and birds while helping researchers track climate impacts in Central Australia.
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