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US, Philippines, Japan, Conduct Joint Military Exercises in South China Sea
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights and maritime entitlements in the West Philippine Sea.
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Cuba Says It Is Communicating With US After Opening Fire on Speedboat, Killing 4
‘Suffice it to say, it is highly unusual to see shootouts in open sea like that,’ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Pakistan in ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan After Airstrikes, Defense Minister Says
A Taliban spokesperson confirmed Pakistani forces carried out air strikes.
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Trump Being Careful on Iran, Vance Says, Rules Out Years-Long Middle East War
The vice president said Trump is weighing both diplomacy and force—but with ‘no chance’ of getting bogged down in an extended conflict.
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Major Overhaul of Tasmanian Electoral Boundaries Could Affect 27 Percent of Voters
The commission is also seeking views on whether the electorate of Franklin—named after Sir John Franklin—should be renamed.
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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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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.
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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.
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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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Day in Photos: Amphibious Drill in Thailand, Protests in Greece, and Festival of Colours
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Australia to Replace Emergency SMS Alerts With Loud Phone Alarms by 2026
The nationwide platform will send prominent, location-based alerts to mobile phones, even if set to silent.
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CCP Likely Involved in Bomb Threat Against Australian PM: Expert
‘Impersonating individuals to provoke division and conflict is a well-known tactic used in the CCP’s disruption,’ said Ted Hui.
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Australian Trade Minister Says No Change to US Tariff Levels on Exports
His comments come after the Trump administration’s global tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court.
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Sussan Ley to Resign Immediately
A four-way contest is emerging in the regional NSW seat long held by the Liberals, with Coalition partners set to face off.
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Congressional Democrats Vow to Force War Powers Votes on Iran
Democrats are preparing to bring War Powers resolutions up for votes in both the House and Senate next week.
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US, Philippines, Japan, Conduct Joint Military Exercises in South China Sea
Since 2023, the Philippines has worked with several countries to assert its rights and maritime entitlements in the West Philippine Sea.
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Cuba Says It Is Communicating With US After Opening Fire on Speedboat, Killing 4
‘Suffice it to say, it is highly unusual to see shootouts in open sea like that,’ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Pakistan in ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan After Airstrikes, Defense Minister Says
A Taliban spokesperson confirmed Pakistani forces carried out air strikes.
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Trump Being Careful on Iran, Vance Says, Rules Out Years-Long Middle East War
The vice president said Trump is weighing both diplomacy and force—but with ‘no chance’ of getting bogged down in an extended conflict.
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Major Overhaul of Tasmanian Electoral Boundaries Could Affect 27 Percent of Voters
The commission is also seeking views on whether the electorate of Franklin—named after Sir John Franklin—should be renamed.
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New Zealand Halts Māori Cultural Training for Army Staff Amid Capability Concerns
ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson said requiring officers to memorise Māori songs and prayers suggested the military’s priorities were misplaced.
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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.
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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.
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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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Day in Photos: Amphibious Drill in Thailand, Protests in Greece, and Festival of Colours
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Australia to Replace Emergency SMS Alerts With Loud Phone Alarms by 2026
The nationwide platform will send prominent, location-based alerts to mobile phones, even if set to silent.
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CCP Likely Involved in Bomb Threat Against Australian PM: Expert
‘Impersonating individuals to provoke division and conflict is a well-known tactic used in the CCP’s disruption,’ said Ted Hui.
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Australian Trade Minister Says No Change to US Tariff Levels on Exports
His comments come after the Trump administration’s global tariffs were struck down by the US Supreme Court.
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Sussan Ley to Resign Immediately
A four-way contest is emerging in the regional NSW seat long held by the Liberals, with Coalition partners set to face off.
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Congressional Democrats Vow to Force War Powers Votes on Iran
Democrats are preparing to bring War Powers resolutions up for votes in both the House and Senate next week.
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