Watchdog warns reliance on nuclear weapons rising amid global tension
SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.
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Israel’s Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly scrapped his Gaza war cabinet.
French protests add to Macron’s political gamble as election race heats up
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday to protest against the…
Key global powers refuse to sign Ukraine peace document
The majority of countries at a summit for peace in Ukraine signed a text endorsing…
Masked men who abused refugees likely worked ‘in concert’ with Greece
New documents from EU border agency Frontex cast doubt on a Greek mayor’s claim that…
Australia must recognise Palestine to promote peace
Such a move would support the peace efforts, not undermine them, as some have argued.
China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision
Beijing and Manila blame one another as two vessels collide off the Philippines.
Children killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on first day of Eid
Palestinian children were among the victims of Israeli attacks in Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp on…
Russia sets date for closed-door trial of US journalist
Evan Gershkovich was detained in March 2023 accused of ‘spying’ on a Russian defence enterprise…
T20 World Cup: Pakistan’s failure down to poor batting, Babar says
The Pakistan captain apologises for his team’s World Cup performance after they were knocked out…
US says Hamas is to blame for ceasefire delay – but is it Hamas or Israel?
Biden administration insists Israel is on board, but the latter’s evasiveness highlights the contradictions of…
Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide
Heavy rains have lashed areas across Central and South America in recent days.
Up to 15 reported killed in Indian train collision
About 30 people are also reported to have been injured after a freight train hit…
Apple supplier TDK says battery breakthrough can deliver higher performance for wearable devices
The Apple supplier said the innovation can be utilized in various wearable devices, including wireless…
Israel warns of ‘devastating consequences’ as spike in fire with Lebanon risks wider conflict
Escalations in cross-border fire exchanges between Israel and Lebanon have reignited fears of a broader…
Video: Protests as China’s premier visits Australia
Human rights protesters and supporters of China were involved in tense scenes outside an official…
Israel’s Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Why is Ireland’s hate crime bill attracting so much hate of its own?
Critics say the bill could have a ‘chilling’ effect on freedom of speech and stifle…
US falling far behind China in nuclear power, report says
The US is between 10 and 15 years behind China in rolling out next-generation reactors,…
Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism
Iceland wants tourists to flock to its picturesque and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not…
