3 People Detained After Alleged Drug Boat Capsizes
Around 5,209 pounds of cocaine were recovered by authorities.
UK Will Share Classified Information on Long-Range Missile Tech With Ukraine
Russia took a dim view of the UK’s announcement, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying it viewed the development 'extremely negatively.'
Iran Vows to Retaliate After US Rolls Out ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions
Iran said its 'enemies should wait for an attack' after the United States said it will sever every economic lifeline that sustains Tehran.
New Zealand Pledges Under-16 Social Media Ban, Big Tech Required to Infer User Age
Two of the three governing parties oppose the bill, raising questions about its passage.
Colombia’s New President Orders Immigration Raids, Vows to Deport Illegal Immigrants
The announcement marks a clear break after years of Colombia absorbing Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse at home.
Contractor Alleges ‘Iraq-Style’ CFMEU Surveillance of Construction Bosses
A private security director has claimed the union used intimidation tactics on BMD's executives during Brisbane's Centenary Bridge upgrade.
Fully AI-Generated Songs Banned From Australian Music Charts
A recording using AI will only be eligible if it is 'substantially human made.'
Coles Profits Up Nearly 14 Percent Despite $235 Million Staff Underpayment Hit
The group saw strong performance across its supermarkets, where revenue was up 3.7 percent and eCommerce sales grew 26.4 percent to $5.6 billion.
New Chinese Ambassador Warns Australia to ‘Respect’ Beijing’s Core Interests
Liu Jinsong declares himself a representative of Xi Jinping and vows to defend the Chinese Communist Party’s interests.
Should Australia Make Cigarettes Cheaper to Stub out the Black Market?
According to the 2026 National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 34 percent of current smokers said they used illicit tobacco, up from 17 percent.
Nothing Wrong: Hotel Defends Tigers Amid Mad Monday Backlash
Tigers players were filmed at The Garfield Hotel on Aug. 24, appearing to mock sexual assault allegations involving Sydney during a Mad Monday celebration.
'Fighting for Our Lives': Hastie Admits One Nation Ahead in Secret Harbour By-election
The Secret Harbour by-election will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, following the resignation of long-serving Labor MP and minister Paul Papalia.
Japanese Lawmakers Seek Beijing Talks After China Imposes Curbs
The trip follows travel restrictions and export controls after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on a potential Taiwan conflict.
Guangxi Flood Death Toll Questioned by Residents Who Say Casualties Were Far Higher
Locals cite casualty estimates far above the official count, including claims that 2,000 died in one township.
South Korea, US Agree to Continue Close Cooperation on North Korea
Top diplomats from the two countries spoke about maintaining peace in the Korean Peninsula and other issues.
‘A Flawed Finance Policy’: Former Government Adviser Criticises Defence Estate Sale
Peter Collins also argued that the government was failing in its responsibility to protect Australians by committing to sell 67 defence assets.
Alberta Premier Commits to Supporting Ontario Businesses After Collapse in Canada–US Trade Talks
Danielle Smith says U.S. tariffs will harm both countries and 'are straining one of the most successful trading relationships on Earth.'
Sub-Saharan Africa Could Become Next Major Source of Global Migrants, Demographer Says
About 50 percent of the global population growth will be from Sub-Saharan Africa, and so this, I think, will change who applies for visas,' says a demographer.
Ottawa Announces $11.3 Billion for 6 Icebreakers to Be Built in Quebec
The federal government is committing $11.3 billion to Quebec’s shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new funding on Aug. 24, calling it the “largest shipbuilding initiative in Quebec’s history.” He said the new ships will replace the coast guard’s “aging heavy and medium […]
US Removes Syria From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
The Trump administration notified Congress of its plan to remove Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on July 8.
