Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of oil attacks as US sees “act of war”
RIYADH, KSA: Saudi Arabia said strikes on its oil infrastructure were carried out from the north and “unquestionably” sponsored by Iran, but the kingdom was...
Politics
‘Big stick’ energy laws return to Aussie parliament
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CANBERRA, Australia: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has introduced ‘big stick’ energy legislation to the lower house on Wednesday, which threatens to break up big power companies...
UK Parliament suspension battle continues in apex court
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LONDON, UK: Supreme Court moves onto the second day of hearing appeals against the decisions by London High Court and Edinburgh’s Court of Session that...
Hong Kong leader to hold dialogue over ongoing mass protests
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HONG KONG: Chief Executive Carrie Lam indicated on Tuesday that she along with her team would begin dialogues with the protesters next week to end...
Fire erupts after drones hit two Saudi oil facilities
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RIYADH, KSA: Drones struck two major state oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on Friday night causing huge blazes. The fires began after the sites were...
China calls for resumption of US-North Korea denuclearization talks
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BEIJING, China: China has urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea’s goodwill to...
Three Australians detained in Iran
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TEHRAN, Iran: Three Australian citizens have been arrested in Iran, Australian government sources revealed on Wednesday. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been providing...
Pakistan High Commission condemns Indian atrocities in Kashmir
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CANBERRA, Australia: The Defence Day reception was held at the Pakistan High Commission, Canberra to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Speaking on the...
Two teenagers shot dead by Israeli army
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GAZA, Palestine: Two teenagers were killed by Israeli gunfire during a protest along the Gaza-Israel border fence. Palestinian health authorities said 14-year-old Khaled al-Ribie and...
Australian Government to increase state care adoptions, excluding ‘Aboriginal’ children
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CANBERRA, Australia: Aboriginal children excluded from a plan to boost child adoptions in state care in South Australia owing to cultural sensitivities around the Stolen...