SYDNEY, August 18, 2025 — Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has been fined A$90 million (US$58.64 million) by the Federal Court for illegally terminating 1,800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling marks one of the largest corporate penalties ever imposed under Australia’s workplace laws. ⚖️ Court Ruling and Penalty Breakdown Federal Court Justice […]
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IBADAN, August 18, 2025 — A tragic incident unfolded on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, August 17, when gunmen—allegedly of Fulani origin—ambushed a private vehicle, killing the driver, injuring a passenger, and abducting the man’s wife. The attack occurred near the Ogere axis of the highway, a stretch increasingly associated with violent crimes and abductions […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — August 18, 2025 — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider ending the war with Russia, stating that the decision “lays with Zelenskyy” to either pursue peace or continue the conflict. The remarks, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account late Sunday, come just hours before […]
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Doha, Qatar — August 16, 2025 Human Rights Watch (HRW) has strongly denounced the five-year prison sentence handed down to Remi Rowhani, a prominent Baha’i religious dignitary and chairman of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is in Qatar. The New York-based rights organization described the charges as “abusive” and rooted solely in Rowhani’s religious […]
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SYDNEY, August 18, 2025 — Asian share markets posted modest gains on Monday, buoyed by investor optimism ahead of a pivotal week for U.S. monetary policy. Meanwhile, oil prices dipped slightly as concerns over Russian supply disruptions appeared to ease. 🏦 Focus on U.S. Federal Reserve Policy Market participants are closely watching the upcoming Jackson […]
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Sokoto State, Nigeria — August 18, 2025 More than 40 people are missing following a tragic boat accident in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto State, according to the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The vessel, which was carrying approximately 50 passengers en route to the Goronyo market—a well-known food produce hub—capsized early Sunday morning. Rescue Efforts […]
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Today, the Justice Department and the National Economic Council announce an effort to identify State laws that significantly and adversely affect the national economy or interstate economic activity and to solicit solutions to address such effects. They invite public comments to support the Administration’s mission to address laws that hinder America’s economic growth, including those […]
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Washington, D.C. — August 18, 2025 In a coordinated show of transatlantic solidarity, several prominent European leaders will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Monday 17th, Aug 2025 for a pivotal meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The delegation includes: The meeting follows President Trump’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir […]
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Geneva — August 16, 2025 A group of United Nations human rights experts has called on Belarus to immediately cease the reported ill-treatment of prisoners convicted under the country’s expansive terrorism and extremism legislation. The appeal, issued Friday, includes a demand for a thorough and impartial investigation into allegations of abuse within the Belarusian penal […]
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Abuja, Nigeria — August 2025 The Atum Humanitarian Anti-Corruption and Charitable Initiative (AHACCI) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its renewed commitment to transparency and accountability. However, the organization also stressed that significant gaps remain—particularly in the protection of human rights and civil liberties. Progress in Anti-Corruption and Governance In a public statement, […]
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