Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed over upcoming book

The defendant’s lawyers argue they should review Rushdie’s upcoming memoir about the incident.

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Zelenskyy releases emotional video as Ukraine and Russia exchange almost 500 prisoners

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared the news online, with officials describing it as the “biggest prisoner swap” since the start of the war.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado poll ban

Donald Trump asks US Supreme Court to reverse Colorado ruling that barred him from running for president in the state

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Gaza war tensions spike after deadly Iran blasts and Hamas leader killing

Heavy fighting raged in central and southern Gaza as fears mounted of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas…

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Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader’s death ‘won’t go unpunished’, says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon’s largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

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Menendez Case Puts Focus on Qatar’s Push to Turn Wealth Into Influence

The tiny Gulf state has cultivated relationships with powerful people and institutions to raise its global profile, and to protect its interests.The tiny Gulf state has cultivated…

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launches inquiry into missing Iraq documents

An investigation has been started into why key documents on the invasion of Iraq have been withheld from public view.

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Experts stress importance of leaving bags during evacuation after Japan Airlines crash

Japan Airlines passengers survived a fiery plane collision at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. These are the factors experts put it down to.

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‘Quite a moving moment’: Oli the cat finishes his first Sydney to Hobart

Days after the first yachts arrived, fan favourite Oli the cat completed the Sydney to Hobart with owner Bob Williams.

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Fuelled by kebabs, 16-year-old Luke is on the cusp of becoming a world champion

Luke Littler has become the youngest player ever to reach the World Darts Championship final.

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Who Was the Iranian General Qassim Suleimani?

General Suleimani, the powerful commander heading Iran’s Quds Force, was considered a hero by some in the country. The anniversary of his death has attracted horrific violence.General…

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Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot

Three men from Lebanon and Syria were detained in Buenos Aires, where a Jewish sporting event is under way.

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Ukraine and Russia in ‘biggest prisoner swap’ so far

Both sides thanked the United Arab Emirates for mediating the deal.

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Pakistan Interior Ministry admits ISIS expanding its footprints in country

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic…

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EXPLAINED: Killing of Hamas no. 2 Saleh al-Arouri could lead to expansion of war’s footprints in Middle East

Israel was on high alert for an escalation with Hezbollah on Wednesday after one of the top leaders of the Palestinian Hamas was killed in a strike…

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General Motors Reports a 14% Jump in U.S. Auto Sales in 2023

The nation’s largest automaker sold more cars in 2023 than a year ago as supply chain chaos ended, but sales are now under pressure from rising interest…

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