US Treasury bars major news outlets from G20 finance meeting in North Carolina
The US Treasury Department has denied press credentials to reporters from The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg for a Group …
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Australian Politics in Focus: Joyce Hails One Nation Win as „Decisive” While Labor Flags Smart‑Glasses Privacy Risks
In a televised briefing on Tuesday night, opposition leader Pauline Joyce described the recent by‑election victory of the One Nation party a…
Israeli soldiers ran the Sydney Marathon despite protests
Hundreds of demonstrators lined the streets of Sydney during the annual marathon. They specifically targeted the participation of forty Isra…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Unveils Lake Ontario Sign Amid Trump Rename Controversy
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new Lake Ontario sign near Grimsby on Monday, directly responding to former U.S. President Donald Trump…
Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez hails Trump-era oil deal as gateway to endless benefits
Venezuelan government official Delcy Rodríguez publicly praised a new petroleum agreement with the United States, asserting it would unlock …
Australia’s Visa Decision Sparks Outcry Over Israeli Soldiers and Comedian Bassem Youssef
The Australian government approved short‑term visas for dozens of Israeli Defence Force personnel to attend a joint training exercise in Syd…
Train drivers on England's busy west coast line secure 3.6% pay rise after strike threat
Train drivers on the West Coast Main Line have won a 3.6% pay increase following threats of industrial action on one of Britain's busiest ra…
French Presidential Race Intensifies Eight Months Before Vote
With just eight months remaining until France's presidential election, political activity is accelerating across the country. The first roun…
Far-right AfD leads polls above 40% ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is polling above 40% ahead of the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, a predominantly rural…
The Earth Is Sizzling but Climate Isn't a Hot Topic for Democrats in This Year's Campaigns
Despite record-breaking heat waves and worsening climate impacts across the United States, Democratic candidates are largely avoiding climat…
Shin Bet Confirms Netanyahu's Son Returned to Israel After Life Threat
Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, was flown bac…
Iran's parliament speaker mocks US Treasury secretary over oil export claims
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf publicly ridiculed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday, responding to Bessen…
Iran parliament speaker says new regional pacts can herald a new stage
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said new regional treaties could mark a fresh chapter where Muslim neighbours rely on t…
Iceland votes in tight race on resuming EU membership talks
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttiradóttir cast her ballot Saturday as Iceland held a referendum on whether to restart negotiations to join…
Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for Icelanders
Icelanders will vote on Saturday in a referendum to decide whether the country should apply for membership in the European Union. The vote c…
Icelanders Vote on Resuming EU Accession Talks in High-Stakes Referendum
Reykjavik, August 29, 2026 — Icelanders are casting ballots today in a national referendum that will determine whether the country restarts …
Putin Orders Launch of Nuclear-Capable Missile Following CIA Director's Visit to Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized the test firing of a strategic missile system capable of carrying nuclear warheads and reaching …
Guinea-Bissau Junta Submits New Constitution to Referendum Amid Opposition Boycott Call
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – On August 29, 2026, the military junta governing Guinea-Bissau officially launched a national referendum on a propos…
Iceland Holds Knife-Edge Referendum on Restarting EU Accession Talks
Iceland is holding a referendum on whether to resume negotiations for European Union membership, more than a decade after pausing the proces…
Australian Energy Minister Rejects Claims of Relaxed Data Center Power Rules
Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen has dismissed speculation that his government intends to ease regulations governing electricity supp…
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Warns No Oil Sales Possible in Region Where Tehran Cannot Operate
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, stated on Friday that no entity will be able to sell oil in any region where Iran itsel…
Icelanders Decide on EU Membership Talks in Tight Referendum
Voters in Iceland are casting ballots in a referendum to determine whether the government should restart negotiations for European Union mem…
US Justice Department walks back claims of Chinese cyberattacks on Senate and Federal Reserve
The US Department of Justice has clarified earlier statements that appeared to link Chinese state-sponsored hackers to successful breaches o…
Trump Claims U.S. Secured Deal to Control Venezuela's Vast Oil Reserves
Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to gain control over …