Month: December 2023

Read MoreBomb attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.Bomb attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.

Read More The 29-year-old co-worker was refused bail after a woman was found dead with stab wounds on Monday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast A man accused of stabbing his female co-worker to death at a Canberra zoo has been…

Read MoreUS Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says coalition will include Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, UK and other countries.US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin says coalition will include Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, UK and other countries.

Read More Australian pilot accused of training Chinese military denies he is a flight risk in letter requesting NSW home detention Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An Australian pilot accused of accepting cash to illegally train Chinese military personnel…

Read More BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws. [time-brightcove…

Read More Apple Inc., just days away from a U.S. ban of its smartwatches, is plotting a rescue mission for the $17 billion business that includes software fixes and other potential workarounds. Engineers at the company are racing to make changes to algorithms on the device that measure a user’s blood oxygen level — a…

Read MoreThe 22-year-old golden girl of Indian football has been marked as one for the future by her coach and experts.The 22-year-old golden girl of Indian football has been marked as one for the future by her coach and experts.

Read More Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption. Officials said magma could continue in that direction. (Image credit: Brynjar Gunnarsson/AP) Police evacuated Grindavik in November after strong seismic activity in the area damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent…

Read MoreAs the war enters its 664th day, these are the main developments.As the war enters its 664th day, these are the main developments.

Read More As the Ukraine war heads into a new calendar year, the country is battling not just the Russian army but also on the diplomatic front, to secure further aid from its allies. Luke Harding and Dan Sabbagh report On the face of it, support for Ukraine from its allies in Europe and the…

Read More The $1.7bn offer for Azure Minerals comes during a rush of dealmaking for the metal used in batteries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Gina Rinehart has teamed up with a Chilean miner to take control of a…

Read MoreBen Cardin says the staff member who reportedly appeared in the clip was “no longer a Senate employee”.Ben Cardin says the staff member who reportedly appeared in the clip was “no longer a Senate employee”.

Read More Weather alert for big fire at Duck Creek in the Pilliga forest burning out of control 20km south of Narrabri Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast A giant out-of-control bushfire has been fuelling dangerous fire-generated thunderstorms as residents in…

Read More White House warns US only has enough funding for one more aid package this year; Ukraine’s top general says situation on frontline has not reached stalemate See all our Russia-Ukraine coverageContinue reading…White House warns US only has enough funding for one more aid package this year; Ukraine’s top general says situation on frontline…

Read More Authorities deployed hundreds of rescuers to the disaster area Hundreds of people have been injured and killed after a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck northwestern China a minute before midnight on Monday, according to China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicenter of the quake was located in China’s mountainous Gansu Province, where at least 100 people…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Dec 18 (IPS) – Funding humanitarian programs will continue into the new year, but the funding cuts of the previous year may impact the prioritization of the most immediate and most life-threatening needs. Read the full story, “UN and Humanitarian Partners Seek $46 Billion for Humanitarian Assistance”, on globalissues.org → UNITED…

Read MoreIceland has been on high alert for an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense seismic activity.Iceland has been on high alert for an eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense seismic activity.

Read MoreA volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be on high alert.A volcanic eruption started Monday night on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, turning the sky orange and prompting the civil defense to be on high alert.

Read MoreBeijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.

Read MoreThe 5.9 magnitude quake struck the remote province of Gansu around midnight local time on Monday.The 5.9 magnitude quake struck the remote province of Gansu around midnight local time on Monday.

Read MoreHis claims had helped pump up the company, which saw its shares soar during the pandemic.His claims had helped pump up the company, which saw its shares soar during the pandemic.

Read More Electronic monitoring and rules on who he can associate with will be imposed by Victorian supreme court Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is set to be released from prison within hours and placed…

Read MoreIsraeli forces have discovered what they say is the largest tunnel they’ve found so far in Gaza. Charlie D’Agata takes a look inside the tunnel.Israeli forces have discovered what they say is the largest tunnel they’ve found so far in Gaza. Charlie D’Agata takes a look inside the tunnel.

Read MoreA group of House Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the White House arguing that Israel’s military strategy in Gaza is not in the best interests of the U.S. nor Israel’s own security.A group of House Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the White House arguing that Israel’s military strategy in Gaza…

Read MoreDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated the U.S.’s support for Israel, but there is increasing pressure over Israel’s tactics in Gaza. The civilian death toll continues to rise, and it now includes three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by friendly fire. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated the U.S.’s support for Israel, but…

Read MoreHundreds of people still require rescue from croc-infested floodwaters and one man is missing.Hundreds of people still require rescue from croc-infested floodwaters and one man is missing.

Read More Eruption follows weeks of preparations and evacuation of nearby village Eruption follows weeks of preparations and evacuation of nearby village

Read More A new poll has shown that just 34% of Americans approve of the US president’s performance Only about three in ten Americans believe that US President Joe Biden is giving adequate attention to the issues that concern them most, while a record low of 34% approves of his overall job performance, a new…

Read More The eruption started on Monday night at 10.17pm The eruption started on Monday night at 10.17pm

Read MoreA volcano erupts on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense earthquake activity.A volcano erupts on the Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of intense earthquake activity.

Read More Lehrmann has sued Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten for defamation in the federal court of Australia over Brittany Higgins interview on The Project Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former Liberal staffer Fiona Brown arrives at court to be cross-examined Former Liberal staffer Fiona Brown has…

Read More Bob Carr among more than 50 current and former Labor MPs to sign letter urging Australia to examine its relationship with Israel Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast More than 50 former and current Labor MPs, including the former…

Read More ‘We are gratified to see justice served by today’s guilty verdict’ the attorney says ‘We are gratified to see justice served by today’s guilty verdict’ the attorney says

Read More The actor, who also starred in film and television for decades, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer James McCaffrey, the actor who provided the voice of the titular character of the Max Payne video games, has died aged 65. The actor died on Sunday at his home in Larchmont,…

Read More CUZCO, Peru, Dec 18 (IPS) – Before, when it didn’t rain in the summertime, we children used to pray to God to send us water from the heavens, and the rain would come. But now it’s different; the climate has changed and no prayers work—Juan Hilario Quispe, president of the small farming community…