CANBERRA — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the expulsion of Iranian Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi following intelligence findings that the Iranian government directed antisemitic attacks on Jewish sites in Australia. The decision marks the first expulsion of a foreign ambassador by Australia since World War II. According to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), Iran […]
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PHOENIX — A towering wall of dust swept through metro Phoenix on Monday, triggering widespread power outages and flight delays at Sky Harbor International Airport. The storm, part of Arizona’s seasonal monsoon system, brought strong winds, heavy rain, and near-zero visibility across the region. Known as a “haboob,” the dust storm was followed by severe […]
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, marking the first time a sitting member of the Fed’s Board of Governors has been removed by a U.S. president. The move has sparked legal and political controversy, with experts warning the dismissal may face court challenges. Cook, […]
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday eliminating cashless bail in Washington, D.C., and urging other jurisdictions nationwide to follow suit. The directive marks a significant shift in federal criminal justice policy, targeting reforms that allow suspects to await trial without posting monetary bail. The order authorizes federal law enforcement to […]
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TEL AVIV — Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza have declared a nationwide “Day of Disruption,” urging the government to end the ongoing war and secure the release of all captives. The announcement was made during a press conference in Tel Aviv, where relatives of those abducted on October 7, 2023, called for mass […]
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WASHINGTON — Doug Beck, director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), resigned on Monday, marking the latest high-level departure from the Pentagon amid ongoing leadership changes. Beck’s exit follows reported tensions between senior defense officials and the Trump administration over political alignment and strategic priorities. Beck, a former Apple executive and Navy Reserve officer, led […]
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WASHINGTON — Korean Air has confirmed an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, marking the largest purchase in the airline’s history. The deal, announced Monday, includes a mix of 787, 777, and 737 passenger jets and is intended to modernize the carrier’s fleet amid its merger with Asiana Airlines. The agreement was unveiled shortly after South […]
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Canada will eliminate reciprocal import tariffs on U.S. goods covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) starting 1 September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced following a recent call with U.S. leadership. While tariffs on steel, aluminium, and automobiles will remain in place, the move aims to preserve Canada’s trade advantage, with 85% of goods exchanged with […]
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LONDON — Demonstrations across the United Kingdom have intensified over the government’s use of hotels to house asylum seekers, with counter-protests emerging in response to rising anti-migrant sentiment. Protesters aligned with the “Abolish Asylum System” movement gathered in over 30 towns and cities, including Bristol, Liverpool, Perth, and Horley, voicing opposition to the continued use […]
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RIYADH — Human rights organizations have condemned Saudi Arabia’s execution of Jalal Labbad, a member of the Shi’a minority, for crimes allegedly committed when he was a minor. Labbad was executed on August 21, despite international legal prohibitions against the death penalty for juvenile offenders. Amnesty International described the execution as “deplorable,” citing violations of […]
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