Over 100 UNRWA Staff Members Alleged to Have Hamas Ties, USAID OIG Says
Three individuals have been proposed for debarment, which could prevent them from doing business with the U.S. federal government.
US Issues Travel Advisory for Israel, Gaza
American citizens are advised not to visit certain areas in Israel.
Aftermath of Nepal Flash Floods
Footage of the aftermath of flash floods in Nepal on Aug. 27. Flash floods in the country have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the Himalayan country.
NATO Chief Rutte and Pentagon Policy Chief Colby Deliver Joint Statements
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby deliver joint statements at 7 a.m ET on Aug. 27 at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels.
Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran, Oman Pursue New Shipping Deal
Shipping traffic in the strait has edged higher but remained below recent averages.
Tate Brothers Take the Stand in Bail Hearing
British authorities sought extradition of the social media influencers to face rape and sex trafficking charges.
Qantas Profit Falls Nearly 14 Percent as Middle East War Adds $420 Million Fuel Hit
Domestic flying still delivered $1.44 billion in earnings for the company despite the higher fuel bill.
COVID Antivirals Less Effective Than First Thought, Research Finds
Taxpayers have poured $2 billion into oral antivirals, but researchers say falling risk and changing virus strains mean it's time to reassess.
Murderer Who Killed Love Rival in Spontaneous Rage Handed 23-year Sentence
The court heard the 24-year-old victim was killed the day before his birthday and left behind nine siblings.
Queensland, NT Gain Concessions on Renewables Mandate for Data Centres
Queensland and the Northern Territory will have more flexibility around the use of coal and gas to power data centres in their jurisdictions.
Solar Panel Recycling Could Be Australia’s Next Billion-Dollar Industry: Recycling Boss
The CEO of Envirostream Australia has outlined a 4-pronged legislative framework he says is critical to clearing the backlog of stockpiled end-of-life panels.
Victoria Axes ‘Secret’ Public Transport Tax as Premier Apologises
'They [Victorians] do deserve an apology. There was no transparency on this charge, its creation or implementation,' said Premier Ben Carroll.
China Seeks Public Tips on Procurement Violations as PLA Rocket Force Purge Continues
Previous commanders of the Rocket Force were all taken down for corruption, and the position remains empty.
Building Energy Corridors Is the Easy Part
Nation-sized infrastructure means nothing if you sell the ownership to foreign investors before the concrete dries.
Nearly 500,000 Australians at Risk of Homelessness: Report
Over a third of renters are vulnerable due to rent arrears, while the remainder are at risk because of a lack of affordable housing and a shrinking market.
Smith Rejects Tariffs on Alberta Oil Exports as Some Premiers Call for More Aggressive Retaliation Against US
'I think the way we win a tariff war is we get back to the table as quickly as possible,' Smith said during a news conference on Aug. 26.
Alberta Woman Charged With Defrauding Fort McMurray Heritage Society of More Than $800,000
The Fort McMurray Heritage Society shuttered in late 2025, prompting the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to take ownership of its heritage assets.
Saskatchewan to Impose 50 Percent Tariffs on US Alcohol, Leave US Booze on Shelves
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that his province will be imposing 50 percent tariffs on U.S. alcohol to match Washington’s alcohol tariffs, but said the province is still not considering removing American booze from store shelves. Moe said during an Aug. 26 press conference that while many had been asking if Saskatchewan would be making [...]
Carney Posts Video of Davos Speech That Enraged Trump, While Trump Takes Jabs at Ottawa as Trade War Escalates
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Aug. 26 posted a video clip on social media of his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this year where he indirectly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. Meanwhile, on the same day, the White House shared a clip of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview criticizing Ottawa for its treatment of the United States.
34 Australians Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended his deepest sympathies to those impacted by the significant flooding
