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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed on Tuesday that intelligence services concluded Iran was behind at least two antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, resulting in the country's first ambassador expulsion since World War II. The events unfolded in October and December 2024, with the attacks targeting
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Australia's national security service has determined the Iranian government directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia - on Lewis Continental Kitchen in Sydney, and the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) informed the federal government of its assessment, and Iran was informed
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, amidst a notable thaw in ties between India and China. The summit, to be held on August 31 and September 1, will feature a welcome banquet dinner on the evening of
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The minority government of François Bayrou appears almost certain to be toppled in a confidence vote next month, with deep political divisions over an unpopular austerity budget and debt-reduction plan. Bayrou's surprise decision to call a vote of confidence has sparked fears of another political crisis less than
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The New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld a decision on a complaint regarding a TVNZ Breakfast interview with ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden. The interview, which aired on 19 February 2024, was part of a discussion between van Velden and Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick about Prime
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the country would expel Iran's ambassador to Canberra on Tuesday, citing credible intelligence that the Iranian government directed at least two anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The attacks on a synagogue and a vehicle targeted Australian Jewish communities, with Albanese
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Following credible intelligence from Australia's domestic spy agency, the government has announced that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be listed as a terrorist group. This decision comes after two attacks against the Jewish community in Melbourne and Sydney, which were allegedly directed by the IRGC. The
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Canada may find itself increasingly drawn into deeper economic ties with China as the US becomes more transactional, punitive, and erratic in its economic leadership. The report by the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations, released on an unspecified date, cautions that Canada should not blindly follow US measures against
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Thailand's 31st prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has been facing mounting legal challenges and public backlash, threatening the country's economic stability. The Constitutional Court has ordered her to suspend duties, and the National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the 'audio clip case', which has sparked petitions
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the country's Independence Day with a speech in Kyiv's central square, emphasizing the importance of continuing to fight for freedom. The celebrations come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, including talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Trump's
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Lebanese authorities have welcomed a key decision to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by 2025, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the country. The disarmament process is faced with opposition from Hezbollah's leadership, which claims the decision serves Israel's
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Thailand has made a significant presence at Gamescom 2025, the world's largest gaming event, by hosting a special pavilion and showcasing its homegrown games that incorporate Thai culture. The country's participation as a partner country has provided a platform for Thai entrepreneurs to build business partnerships
