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NATO Intercepts 3rd Iranian Missile Aimed at Turkey, Ankara Says
NATO has boosted air defenses and deployed a Patriot system in Turkey after repeated incidents following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Iran’s New Leader Is Wounded, Likely Disfigured, Hegseth Says
‘Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement?’ Hegseth said.
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US Could Deploy Naval Escorts for Commercial Shipping in Hormuz, Bessent Says
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
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Cuba to Release 51 Prisoners in Move Linked to the Vatican
The communist regime says inmates with good conduct will be released soon, citing longstanding ties and dialogue with the Vatican.
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Australian Expat Found Guilty of Working for Suspected Chinese Spies
Alexander Csergo has been found guilty of ’reckless foreign interference'—the 2nd person to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Probably ‘Alive in Some Form,’ Trump Says
Mojtaba Khamenei made his first statement as Iran’s supreme leader on March 12.
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4 Service Members Killed in US Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq
U.S. Central Command said the circumstances were being investigated and that the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
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Man in Australia Charged Over Nazi Symbol and Online Threat
Police say the charges stem from Australia’s crackdown on Nazi symbols and extremist imagery introduced in 2024.
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Senate Committee Probes Anthropic on Why Hundreds of Pauline Hanson Deepfakes Flooding the Web
Anthropic said hackers and malignant cyber actors have used AI to perpetrate fraud, scams, ransomware, and extortion.
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Man Ejected From Asian Cup Soccer Match for Leading ‘Team Taiwan’ Chant
A retired Taiwanese soccer play was ejected from Sydney’s CommBank stadium for leading the chant.
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Taiwan’s Political Parties Agree Government Can Sign Agreements on US Arms Sales
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition have been mired in a rare political crisis.
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Iran Won’t Close Strait of Hormuz, UN Envoy Says
Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, recently suggested that closing the Strait of Hormuz could be used as leverage in the war.
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China Adopts ‘Unity’ Law to Push Mandarin as Main Language in Minority Regions
Religious groups, religious schools, and religious venues are also required to follow ’the direction of the Sinicization of religion in China.’
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Day in Photos: Volcanic Eruption, Nuclear Power Plans, and Religious Freedom March
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Battery Recycling Could Add $6.9 Billion to Australia’s Economy
Australia’s growing stockpile of EV and e-bike batteries could drive a massive recycling industry by 2050, a new report finds.
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AFP Commissioner Says More ‘Diversity’ Needed to Combat Security Threats
‘I want more diversity in our ranks–that will be key to how we help keep our country safe and how we can maintain the trust,’ said Krissy Barrett.
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US Treasury Issues 30-Day License to Allow Sale of Russian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move aims to promote stability in global energy markets amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Two Teenagers Killed in E-Bike Crash in Queensland
A fatal collision south of Brisbane comes amid growing scrutiny of safety rules for e-bikes and e-scooters used by children and teenagers.
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Australia Eases Fuel Stockpile Rules as Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Up to 762 million litres of petrol and diesel could be released from Australia’s domestic reserves.
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NATO Intercepts 3rd Iranian Missile Aimed at Turkey, Ankara Says
NATO has boosted air defenses and deployed a Patriot system in Turkey after repeated incidents following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Iran’s New Leader Is Wounded, Likely Disfigured, Hegseth Says
‘Iran has plenty of cameras and plenty of voice recorders. Why a written statement?’ Hegseth said.
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US Could Deploy Naval Escorts for Commercial Shipping in Hormuz, Bessent Says
Bessent said naval protection, strategic reserves and financial buffers are in place as Washington weighs risks to shipping, allies and global energy supplies.
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Cuba to Release 51 Prisoners in Move Linked to the Vatican
The communist regime says inmates with good conduct will be released soon, citing longstanding ties and dialogue with the Vatican.
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Australian Expat Found Guilty of Working for Suspected Chinese Spies
Alexander Csergo has been found guilty of ’reckless foreign interference'—the 2nd person to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Probably ‘Alive in Some Form,’ Trump Says
Mojtaba Khamenei made his first statement as Iran’s supreme leader on March 12.
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4 Service Members Killed in US Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq
U.S. Central Command said the circumstances were being investigated and that the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile or friendly fire.
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Man in Australia Charged Over Nazi Symbol and Online Threat
Police say the charges stem from Australia’s crackdown on Nazi symbols and extremist imagery introduced in 2024.
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Senate Committee Probes Anthropic on Why Hundreds of Pauline Hanson Deepfakes Flooding the Web
Anthropic said hackers and malignant cyber actors have used AI to perpetrate fraud, scams, ransomware, and extortion.
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Man Ejected From Asian Cup Soccer Match for Leading ‘Team Taiwan’ Chant
A retired Taiwanese soccer play was ejected from Sydney’s CommBank stadium for leading the chant.
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Taiwan’s Political Parties Agree Government Can Sign Agreements on US Arms Sales
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the opposition have been mired in a rare political crisis.
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Iran Won’t Close Strait of Hormuz, UN Envoy Says
Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, recently suggested that closing the Strait of Hormuz could be used as leverage in the war.
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China Adopts ‘Unity’ Law to Push Mandarin as Main Language in Minority Regions
Religious groups, religious schools, and religious venues are also required to follow ’the direction of the Sinicization of religion in China.’
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Day in Photos: Volcanic Eruption, Nuclear Power Plans, and Religious Freedom March
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Battery Recycling Could Add $6.9 Billion to Australia’s Economy
Australia’s growing stockpile of EV and e-bike batteries could drive a massive recycling industry by 2050, a new report finds.
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AFP Commissioner Says More ‘Diversity’ Needed to Combat Security Threats
‘I want more diversity in our ranks–that will be key to how we help keep our country safe and how we can maintain the trust,’ said Krissy Barrett.
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US Treasury Issues 30-Day License to Allow Sale of Russian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move aims to promote stability in global energy markets amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Two Teenagers Killed in E-Bike Crash in Queensland
A fatal collision south of Brisbane comes amid growing scrutiny of safety rules for e-bikes and e-scooters used by children and teenagers.
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Australia Eases Fuel Stockpile Rules as Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil Prices Higher
Up to 762 million litres of petrol and diesel could be released from Australia’s domestic reserves.
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