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Combat in Iran Could Last Weeks, Trump Says
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran as Iran widened retaliatory strikes across the Gulf after the killing of Khamenei.
US Oil Jumps 7 Percent, Set to Open Above $71 as Iran Takes Center Stage
‘For energy markets, we expect an aggressive price response when markets open,’ ING commodity strategist Warren Patterson said.
From Iran to Venezuela—How Trump Is Neutralizing Beijing’s Allies | Gordon Chang
Dozens of Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have been killed in U.S.–Israeli joint strikes on Iran.
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Australia’s Fertility Crisis: Why Money Isn’t Fixing It
ACT is home to the country’s largest public sector but has the lowest birth rate in the country.
Concerns That Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Are Circumventing Australian Sanctions: Senate Inquiry
‘Sanctioning is really a symbolic act, if we’re not actually taking measures to enforce those sanctions,’ said former hostage Kylie Moore-Gilbert.
Study Finds Gut Changes Linked to Ingredient in Weight-Loss Pills
New research suggests ‘wonder pill’ for weight loss may have potential unintended outcomes.
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Australian Prime Minister Evacuated From Residence After Chinese Bomb Threat Over Shen Yun Performance
The bomb threat sent to local presenters said, ‘If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister’s Lodge will be blown into ruins.’
Khamenei’s Death in US–Israeli Strike Sparks Reverberations From Tehran to Beijing
As Iran enters a leadership transition, China’s measured response underscores the strategic and energy stakes tied to Tehran.
Japan Calls for Urgent Countermeasures After China-Linked Influence Operation Targets PM
OpenAI says it banned a ChatGPT account linked to Chinese law enforcement that sought to plan a ‘covert influence operation’ targeting Japan’s prime minister.
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Mapping China’s Influence in Latin America
Secret meetings leading to Peruvian president’s ouster highlight China’s influence in America’s backyard.
Some Chinese Veterans Question Call to Return to Service If War Breaks Out in Taiwan Strait
As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.
Hypothyroidism: Most Common Thyroid Disorder That Disrupts Body Function–Here Are the Causes
Hypothyroidism often goes under the radar as its symptoms are vague, easy to dismiss and frequently associated with stress aging or something else.
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Periodic 5-Day Fasting Eases Crohn’s Symptoms in 70 Percent of Patients, Stanford Study Finds
Fasting-mimicking diet eased symptoms of patients with Crohn’s disease and brought some into remission.
Handkerchiefs Required: Why ‘Our Town’ Still Moves Audiences to Tears
Playwright Thornton Wilder takes audiences from voyeurs of fiction to the participants in the wonder of existence.
Articles by Falun Gong Founder
Mr. Li Hongzhi
South Australian Man Charged for Allegedly Sending Offensive Emails to Harass MP
Police alleged the 73-year-old man had sent a series of menacing and offensive emails to a federal parliamentarian between May 2023 and December 2025.
Inconsistent State Retail Laws Costing Households $9.4 Billion Over 10 Years: Report
Transport and logistics, environment and waste regulation are among the major drivers of hidden costs for Australian businesses and consumers.
America in Photos: US Attack on Iran, Northeast Blizzard, and ‘Doggi Gras Pawrade’
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Video Address on Iran Strikes
The U.S. president expressed his frustration with the back-and-forth from the Iranian side over whether they would abandon their pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Uplifting Humor Is the Sweet Spot for Family-Friendly Comedian Tim Hawkins
The father, grandfather, and former truck driver built his career poking fun at the things in his world that he finds funny—all the while keeping it clean.
Oil Prices Expected to Spike as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Effectively Closed’
Two oil tankers and an Omani port were attacked, pausing tanker traffic in a waterway through which more than 20 percent of the world’s oil is exported.
Ducks’ Quenneville Notches 1,000th NHL Coaching Victory, Becomes 2nd to Reach Milestone
Since his first head coaching assignment in 1997 with the St. Louis Blues, Joel Quenneville has won three Stanley Cup championships and 1,000 games.
‘Grieving an Unlived Life’: ‘Bachelor Australia’ Alum Megan Marx Copes With Rare Brain Disease
The reality television star publicly disclosed her diagnosis with spinocerebellar ataxia in 2023, an incurable genetic disorder that affects the cerebellum.
Cottage Cheese Sold in Walmart Recalled in 24 States
Consuming the recalled item can pose a ‘significant health risk’ to people, the cheese manufacturer said.
Rethinking Menopause: Restoring Balance, Not Just Hormones
Chinese medicine’s holistic approach addresses menopause symptoms through energy balance, diet, and mind-body practices.
3 Science-Backed Strategies to Naturally Boost Serotonin
Far beyond mood, serotonin plays a profound role throughout the body, regulating bowel movements, sleep, immunity, and disease risk.
Around 6 in 10 Women Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease by 2050, AHA Forecasts
Health factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity are also expected to increase, the American Heart Association warns.
Beef Prices Are High. This Butcher Has Suggestions
Rather than a rib eye, consider tougher cuts, which are best for braising. Beef chuck or shank and top and bottom round are good choices.
Raising the Roof: Turning an Attic Into a Living Space
What began as an awkward space can end as a reading nook, playroom, or handy storage area.
How Italian Culture Shaped This Australian Radio Host’s Career
Radio host Tony Tardio described family as a ‘powerful force.’
