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Xi Jinping’s call for Mideast to build own security framework is a message to US: expert
Xi Jinping has urged Middle Eastern nations to build a self-led security model, signalling a push to cut reliance on Washington following further US-Iran military clashes, although China’s president did not position Beijing as an alternative security guarantor. On his first visit to Egypt in a decade, Xi made the proposal during talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi at Cairo’s Ittihad...
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
Australia news live: home loan applications down by 15% since May budget, CBA says; child dies from infection after petting zoo visit
Meanwhile investors fret that soaring oil prices will reignite inflationary pressures. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow treasurer says tobacco plans would bring in extra billions and stop people buying from the ‘black market’Tim Wilson, the shadow treasurer, said the tobacco proposal would bring in an extra $2bn a year as it would stop peo...
Rubio urges US allies to isolate Nicaragua's 'brutal dictatorship' after vote to ban opposition parties
Ortega hit back at Washington dismissing US pressure while the reform - which also extends presidential terms to seven years - still requires a second legislative vote before taking effect in January.
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Rubio urges allies to isolate Nicaragua's 'brutal dictatorship' after vote to ban opposition parties
Ortega hit back at Washington dismissing US pressure while the reform - which also extends presidential terms to seven years - still requires a second legislative vote before taking effect in January.
Why so many countries want to join the EU, except Europe’s richest
Nine candidate countries are racing to get into the European Union. Three of Europe’s wealthiest democracies are doing everything they can to stay out. Is the EU’s pull weaker on the continent’s richest?
Farmer Faces IRS Audit: Colorado grower’s easement tax break under review; dispute spotlights land valuations
In Colorado, a farmer prioritized preserving his farmland rather than accepting lucrative solar development offers. He sought a conservation easement that enabled a noteworthy tax deduction. However, this triggered an IRS audit regarding the complicated valuation. This situation reflects broader enforcement issues the IRS faces with conservation easements. The farmer now waits for a resolution, ea...
Amazon drivers deliver woman’s printer; minutes later, she collapsed and they rushed to help
Two Amazon delivery drivers in Covington, Kentucky, helped save the life of an 85-year-old woman who collapsed after they delivered a printer to her home. The drivers had carried the printer inside when she invited them to her balcony. She soon felt dizzy and stopped breathing. One driver performed the Heimlich manoeuvre while the other called paramedics, who arrived within five minutes.
Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens
Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. This morning, a warning from the Lithuanian Foreign Minister on the escalating threat from Moscow. But we start with the deepening crisis facing the Spanish government.
Charles Perrottet repeatedly denies taking payments from developer for political outcomes in Icac hearing
Brother of the former premier says he lied to developer Jean Nassif about doing political work for him and rejects accusation he is fabricating evidenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCharles Perrottet has repeatedly denied taking payments from the property developer Jean Nassif to achieve political outcomes for him, ...
Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate harm
Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations
Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII
More than 2,000 people in Finland are participating in the largest civil defense drill in Europe since the end of World War II
Chinese chipmaker Enflame 4,073 times oversubscribed in Shanghai IPO amid Nvidia race
Enflame Technology, one of China’s leading AI chipmakers, has sparked a retail frenzy for its 6.12 billion yuan (US$910.9 million) initial public offering (IPO) in Shanghai’s tech-heavy Star Market, underscoring growing investor appetite for home-grown alternatives to Nvidia. The Tencent Holdings-backed chipmaker saw the retail portion of its IPO oversubscribed by 4,073 times, with about 7 million...
LA Clippers fined $30m over Leonard pay scandal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m by the NBA for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard.
Iran targets US bases in Kuwait despite warnings from Trump
Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on Thursday, despite US President Donald Trump threatening further strikes in a fresh flare-up six months into the war. Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran “any time we want” after extensive US bombardment of sites across the country left at least 19 Iranians dead. Tehran retaliated by hitting US military targets across the Middle East, inc...
Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
Operators of over 60% of subdivided flats apply for 3-year window to meet rules
Operators of more than 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications received as of Monday covered than 70,000 subdivided homes from about 20,000 complete flats....
Operators of over 60% of subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period to meet rules
Operators of over 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications involved more than 70,000 subdivided units from about 20,000 complete flats, as of Monday. This w...
Russia to close German cultural centers after airport drone plot accusation
Russia says it will shutter German cultural centers across the country
Milestone: Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since WWII
Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns ahead of next year's general election.
US slaps 100% tariffs on drones to counter Chinese dominance
New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and parts took effect on Thursday as Washington moves to cut its reliance on Chinese suppliers, led by DJI.
Luxury homes in Singapore’s largest money laundering case hit the auction block
Another 14 luxury condominium units and a grade A office at Suntec Tower One forfeited in connection with Singapore’s largest money laundering case will be put up for sale at auctions this month. The properties, located in prime areas such as River Valley and Orchard, will be auctioned by real estate firms Edmund Tie & Company (ETC) and Knight Frank. As of Thursday morning, a total of 25 propertie...
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
UN warns of 'supersized' El Nino as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Europe Today: Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisis
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says it's a new era for European security, one of rising hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the Spanish government is in disarray after a leaked report has revealed Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta crisis, and EU affairs ministers discuss the EU budget in Dublin.
Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene
Case is latest in string of post-Brexit deportations from country, which has been criticised for high refusal rate for British people to remainThe wife of a British man detained by police in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of a threatened deportation has pleaded with Andy Burnham to get involved in the Brexit catastrophe unfolding for many British citizens in Sweden.Charles, who does not want to be ful...
Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz?
Fighting escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after US airstrikes on Sunday targeted Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak. The exchange of fire was instigated by the US in retaliation against Iran’s new capabilities for firing mines from rockets into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s use of rocket launchers to deploy sea mines into the strategic waterway would be unprecedented, but ...
Hong Kong court upholds convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen and others over protester relief fund
A Hong Kong court on Thursday rejected the appeal brought by a 94-year-old Roman Catholic cardinal and four others over their convictions for failing to register a now-defunct fund that aimed to help people arrested in the anti-government protests in 2019