Oil Prices Jump as Trump Dismisses Iran Proposal
Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was 'totally unacceptable', according to the BBC.
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Australia’s One Nation Wins First Federal Seat
Australia's One Nation party has won its first-ever lower-house seat, a historic result in a by-election in New South Wales. According to the BBC, the party’s candidate, David Farley, secured a majority with 57% of the two-candidate preferred vote.
Islamic-State Linked Australian Women Charged with Crimes against Humanity
Three Australian women with ties to the Islamic State (IS) group have been charged with crimes against humanity after returning from Syria, according to the BBC.
After 35 Years, China’s Pioneer Montessori School Bets on U.S. and U.K. Ties as Foreign Enrollment Halves
MSB, the first AMS-accredited school in China, marks 35 years with new ties to a California school district, a British university foundation, and Broadway, as foreign enrollment in Beijing falls 50 percent since 2006.
Islamic State-Linked Women Arrive in Australia from Syria
Thirteen Islamic State-linked women and children have arrived in Australia after years in Syria, according to BBC.
China announces suspended death sentences for former defence ministers
China has announced suspended death sentences for two former defence ministers on corruption charges, according to state media. Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve.
Vigils Held Across Australia for Five-Year-Old Killed in Outback: ‘Heart in a Million Pieces’
Australians gathered in vigils across the country to honor the memory of a five-year-old girl allegedly killed in the Outback, as her mother said 'my heart is in a million pieces,' according to the BBC.
Vigils Held Across Australia for 5-Year-Old Girl
Vigils are being held across Australia for a 5-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered two weeks ago, according to the BBC.
Aaron Judge’s Historic 65-Homer Pace
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit 15 home runs in just 37 games this season, setting a historic pace that could see him finish with 65 by season's end, according to MARCA Usa.
Kim Ju Ae’s Outfits Signal Succession in North Korea
A photo from November 2022 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with his daughter Ju Ae, then nine, dressed in black trousers and a white padded jacket. Her outfits, according to analysts, suggest she is being groomed for leadership.
A ‘fun’ superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
In a dramatic political shift, India's ruling BJP secured a historic victory in West Bengal, a state long resistant to its influence, while actor-turned-politician Vijay made waves in Tamil Nadu with a near-majority win.
Taiwan Vows Right to Engage with the World After Eswatini Visit
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te stated that the island has a 'right to engage with the world' following a controversial visit to Eswatini, its only African ally. The trip was contested by China, which accused Taipei of violating regional stability.
Popular Australian author pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
Australian author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material, according to The Guardian.
Three Dead, Including Rescuers, After Yacht Sinks Off Australian Coast
Three people, including two rescuers, died after a yacht sank and a rescue boat capsized off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. The body of a 78-year-old rescuer was recovered by helicopter, and a 62-year-old volunteer was found dead on the sand.
21 Killed in Fireworks Plant Explosion in China
At least 21 people have been killed and 61 injured in an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province, according to Al Jazeera.