Victorian Labor Pledges to Put Prison Inmates to Work Ahead of Election
After earmarking an extra $352 million to fix half a million potholes, Premier Ben Carroll unveiled a series of solutions to repair Victoria's crumbling roads.
Trump Urges Canadian Companies to Move to US to Avoid Tariffs
Many such companies that do business with the United States moved to Canada years ago, the U.S. president wrote in a post.
Australia Pledges Another $3 Million in Aid as Nepal-Tibet Flood Toll Mounts
The government said 43 Australians remain missing in the disaster but has not given up hope that they could be safely rescued.
Karina Rapidly Becomes Major Hurricane in Pacific Far From Land, Forecasters Say
Hurricane Karina formed Sunday in the Pacific Ocean and swiftly intensified into a dangerous major storm within hours.
Authorities Warn of New Flood Risks as Nepal-Tibet Death Toll Tops 800
Nepal and Tibet authorities reported 3,048 missing as rescue teams entered hydropower tunnels to search for survivors.
Hanson Says Labor ‘Crossed the Line’ With Attack on One Nation After Secret Harbour Loss
She said Australians were entitled to vote for One Nation without being told by the prime minister that their democratic choice is a danger to the nation.
China Restricts Information on Tibet Flood as Families Search for Missing Relatives
Disaster footage was not found in searches on Chinese platforms, as online commenters were punished and foreign reporters were barred from Tibet.
Foreign Interference Blamed as Leaders Pull Out of Pacific Summit
Australian and New Zealand officials are downplaying the impact of the pull-outs, some of which they privately blame on Chinese pressure.
China's Envoy Was Disrespectful in Push to Exclude Taiwan, Palauan President Says
Palau is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum and invited Taiwan to participate, despite Beijing's opposition.
Voters Head to the Polls in Three Federal Byelections in BC, Ontario and Quebec
A trio of federal byelections are set for Monday in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Two of the ridings are considered fairly safe Liberal seats, both of which were vacated by former cabinet ministers. In Quebec, where voters had elected a Conservative four consecutive times, the Tories may have a difficult time holding their ground. […]
One Canadian Found as Search Continues for Missing in Nepal Floods: Foreign Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced that one Canadian has been found as search continues for those missing after flash floods struck a region of Nepal near its border with Tibet. "Today, through our network of contacts on the ground, we have learned that one Canadian who was previously unaccounted for has been located safely," Anand said in a statement on Aug. 29. "This brings the total number of Canadians whose whereabouts haven’t been confirmed to 31." Anand said that telecommunications were being restored in affected areas, and that Chinese authorities have categorized the risk of secondary flooding as "controllable." The statement did not provide identifying details about the individual who was found.
Rallies Held For and Against Alberta Separation as Referendum Looms
Rallies for and against Alberta separation were held in Edmonton and Calgary on Aug. 29, as the province’s referendum on whether to begin the legal process for a binding separation vote draws closer. A pro-separation rally, organized by Alberta Prosperity Project, was held on the grounds of the Alberta Legislature Building in Edmonton, to coincide […]
US Forces Strike 2 Iranian Rocket Launchers Loaded With Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported retaliatory strikes on two U.S. bases in Jordan.
1 Dead and 5 Wounded in Shooting at Rave in Switzerland
GENEVA—A shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau left one person dead and five injured early Sunday, local police and media reported. Police said they are still looking for potentially more than one suspect. Aargau cantonal police wrote earlier on X that a 22-year-old woman died of injuries at the scene. Four men and one woman, between 24 and 27 years old, were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to severe. All of the victims are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules. However, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday evening identified the woman who was killed and two other victims as Italian citizens....
US Says 85 Americans Are Missing in Tibet–Nepal Flood
China says 18 U.S. citizens are among those missing on the Tibet side.
Lake America Name Begins Appearing on Google Maps in US
Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario is starting to show up on Google Maps.
Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Be Used to Fill Up Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The United States and Venezuela announced a deal for Washington to control 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves.
At Least 8 Dead After Ferry Carrying Nearly 270 Passengers and Crew Capsizes Off North Cyprus
NICOSIA—At least eight people died and 17 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off north Cyprus on Sunday, leaving survivors clinging to its overturned hull. The privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia at 12:30 p.m. (0930 GMT) and immediately started taking on water for an unknown reason, [...]
Icelandic Voters Reject EU Accession Talks in Blow to Bloc’s Growth
EU membership would require Iceland to give up authority over some laws and trade policy and to relinquish some control of its fishing waters.
Delcy Rodríguez Says Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves Must Be Turned Into Prosperity
Trump called new agreement with Venezuela 'the biggest oil deal in world history.'
