Albanese on Iran War & Budget Pain: Politics Update
Welcome back to your weekly federal politics update, where this week Jake Evans will get you up to speed on the happenings from Parliament House. Perhaps … Read more
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India: Release Journalist Irfan Mehraj & End Kashmir Repression – Rights Groups
Srinagar, Kashmir – As journalist and human rights defender Irfan Mehraj faces a third year in detention tomorrow, a growing chorus of international organizations is demanding … Read more
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on US-Allied Energy Infrastructure
Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply this week as Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting energy infrastructure in several countries, following reported attacks on its own … Read more
JCPenney, Grey Goose & More: Latest Brand Campaigns & Marketing News
The advertising world is seeing a shift, one that acknowledges the economic realities facing many consumers. From high-fashion runways in unexpected locations to celebrity endorsements of … Read more
Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure After Strike on Gasfield | Oil Prices Rise
The threat of wider regional conflict escalated sharply on Wednesday as Iran vowed retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure following reported Israeli strikes on its South Pars … Read more
Israel Ranks 8th in World Happiness Report Despite Ongoing War & Trauma
Despite another year of war on several fronts, prolonged uncertainty and national trauma, Israel once again ranked eighth in the World Happiness Report published on Thursday, … Read more
Russia: Internet Restrictions, Putin’s Future & Growing Discontent | News Roundup
Russland: „Als würden wir uns ein Grab bauen“ – Eine Supermacht geht offline WELT “Vertrauensbasis bröckelt”: Zweifel an Putins Zukunftsaussichten BR Abschaltungen in Moskau: Mit Telefonzellen aus dem … Read more
Ukraine War Updates: Strikes on Russian Plants, Putin Criticism & Sanctions Evasion
Kyiv struck key aircraft production and maintenance facilities deep inside Russia this week, escalating a campaign to disrupt Moscow’s war effort. The attacks, targeting sites in … Read more
Gulf States Condemn Iran Attacks After Saudi Summit
A surge in regional tensions is unfolding across the Middle East, marked by escalating attacks and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate. While Australia announced a new taskforce … Read more
Iran Unrest: Officer Deaths in Ilam & Zahedan – Protests Continue
Funerals for two Iranian security personnel – Lieutenant Ehsan Aghajani and Lieutenant Mahmoud Haghighat – were held on Thursday, reflecting a period of heightened unrest and … Read more
Trump: US Doesn’t Need Strait of Hormuz, Threatens to Abandon Control
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran on Wednesday, suggesting the United States does not require access to the … Read more
Malaysia Happiness Rises: 81% Feel Happy in 2026 – Ipsos Poll
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysians are reporting higher levels of happiness, a recent study reveals, bucking global trends and offering a rare bright spot amid ongoing international … Read more