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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will visit Vanuatu on 18-19 September, reinforcing the two countries' deep and enduring partnership. The visit will include meetings with Vanuatu's leaders, such as Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, and the official opening of the newly redeveloped
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Rising tensions between Hamas and Israel have heightened concerns over the fate of Israeli captives held in Gaza, with the armed wing of the Palestinian group vowing to return them "in coffins" should Israeli military pressure continue. This stance comes as protests in Israel intensify over the deaths
Blinken, Antony
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Tuesday to discuss a Gaza cease-fire proposal presented by mediators. The proposal aims to bridge remaining gaps and facilitate swift implementation of a deal, with Blinken and Al
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The Israeli military's retrieval of the bodies of six Israeli captives from Gaza this week has increased pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of those who remain. Amidst ongoing ceasefire talks being conducted in Doha by mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and the United States,
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Yahya Sinwar has formally taken over as the leader of Hamas, a Palestinian Islamist organization, following the surprise attack into Israel on October 7. Sinwar's leadership comes at a critical time, as the conflict between Israel and Palestine has reached its bloodiest chapter. Sinwar is seen as a
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Thailand's Prime Minister, Settha Thavisin, embarked on a trip to Narathiwat Province in southern Thailand and Kelantan State in Malaysia to foster closer ties between the two nations. Accompanied by senior government officials and military leaders, the Prime Minister met with his Malaysian counterpart, Dato' Seri Anwar
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Simon Jenkins's recent commentary highlights the growing concerns about the UK's stance on Ukraine's potential membership in NATO, as well as the broader implications of Western leaders' actions. Jenkins expresses his "horror" at the consideration of allowing Ukraine to use British
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on July 9 for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after the latter launched a massive bombardment of Ukrainian cities, killing over three dozen people and damaging a children's hospital. Modi's visit, his first to
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's consistent stance against halting military actions in Gaza has been credited with persuading Hamas to return to the negotiating table for a deal that would secure the release of hostages held by the terrorist organization. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Hostages
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a 30-minute call on Friday to discuss the details of the negotiations on releasing hostages and ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The conversation focused on implementing the draft agreement and addressing outstanding issues. The negotiations have been ongoing
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Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has dramatically increased spending on Facebook ads in recent months, outpacing former US President Donald Trump's campaign in 2016. The spending spree comes as the Tories quietly raised the amount they can spend on campaigning to £35 million, nearly doubling the previous
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Economic instability and discontent among middle-income earners have become pressing concerns for the British government. Allies of Liz Truss, a key economic reformer, are pushing for significant income tax cuts to alleviate "squeezed middle" taxpayers. This push comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with Dominic Cummings, a
