Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Abandons Plans to Criminalise Hate Speech Amid Parliamentary Opposition

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his government will abandon plans to introduce federal racial vilification laws, acknowledging that the proposed legislation does not have the support of Parliament. The decision comes after the Greens declared they would back...
Philadelphia Protests Join Nationwide Movement Condemning ICE Killing of Renee Good and Trump’s Venezuela War Drive

US Justice Department Investigates Minnesota Officials Over Alleged Conspiracy Against Immigration Agents

The United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over allegations that they conspired to impede federal immigration officers. Subpoenas for both officials have reportedly been prepared,...
Sanae Takaichi

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Weighs Food Tax Suspension Ahead of Snap Election as Rising Living Costs Squeeze Voters

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering pledging to suspend Japan’s consumption tax on food as part of her campaign platform ahead of a snap general election expected next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed government and ruling party...
United Airlines

Pacific Island Nations Swept Into Expanding US Visa Crackdown as Washington Suspends Migration Pathways and Imposes Costly Travel Bonds

In just the first two weeks of 2026, the United States has rolled out one of the most sweeping sets of travel and migration restrictions in recent years, with Pacific Island nations among the hardest hit. From suspended visa categories...
Indian Army Long-Range Combat Drones Production

Indian Army Prepares for Drone-Saturated Warfare With Large-Scale Production of Long-Range Strike and Loitering Drones Across All Commands

In a major signal of India’s accelerating push toward military self-reliance, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the Indian Army is transforming itself from a consumer of unmanned aerial systems into a large-scale producer of combat...
Berkut-BM Drones

Indian Army Inducts Berkut-BM Drones, Signalling Shift Toward High-Speed Deep-Strike Precision Operations

The Indian Army has inducted a new high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle, the Berkut‑BM, procured from Belarus, signalling a notable shift in its approach to deep-strike and offensive unmanned operations. The acquisition reflects a growing emphasis on fast, expendable platforms designed...
Rafale

India Moves Forward to Acquire 114 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets from France, Strengthening Air Force Combat Capabilities and Strategic Deterrence

India’s defence preparedness is set for a significant upgrade, with the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approving a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The approval marks a decisive step in...
Rafale

Rafale Emerges as IAF’s Top Choice for 114-Multi-Role Fighter Program Due to Unmatched 90% Serviceability

The Dassault Rafale has emerged as the leading contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) program, bolstered by a combination of high serviceability, operational versatility, and growing domestic support infrastructure. According to Indian defence...
Greens Withdraw Support for Labor’s Hate Speech and Extremism Bill, Leaving Landmark Legislation in Political Uncertainty

PM Albanese Defends Sweeping Hate Speech Reforms as Greens Say Bill Needs ‘Too Much Reworking’

Labor’s ambitious plans to overhaul Australia’s hate speech laws in response to the Bondi terror attack have hit a major obstacle after the Greens withdrew support for key measures, aligning with the Coalition in opposing significant parts of the omnibus...
Iran, Tehran

Iran’s Deadly Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests Appears to Ease as US Warns of “Grave Consequences”

Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations appears to have largely quelled the unrest, according to residents and human rights groups, as communication restrictions began to ease and diplomatic pressure from the United States and its Gulf allies mounted. The protests,...
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