Iron Dome: Israel's Key Anti-missile Shield
Israel's Iron Dome air defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it went into operation in 2011, providing the country with crucial cover during times of conflict.
On World Stage, Harris Promises Alliances And Trump Puts US First
The two candidates for US president offer starkly different visions of the world, with November's election carrying the potential to dramatically change policy toward Ukraine and other partners.
Hezbollah Losses Strengthen Turkey Against Iran: Analysts
Israel's onslaught against Hezbollah in Lebanon is reassuring for Turkey, which could seize the opportunity to strengthen its regional influence in the face of its rival Iran, analysts told AFP.
Despite being one of Israel's fiercest critics, Turkey has been measured in its response to the blows struck against the Shiite militant group, armed and financed by Tehran, including the killing of its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Ukraine Withdraws From Eastern Town Of Vugledar
Ukraine's army said Wednesday it had withdrawn from the eastern town of Vugledar, handing Russia one of its most significant territorial gains in weeks.
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Nepal Surveys Flood Wreckage As Death Toll Reaches 200
Search and rescue teams in Nepal's capital picked through wrecked homes on Monday after waters receded from monsoon floods that killed at least 200 people around the Himalayan republic.
Australia And China Must Collaborate On Economic Stability And Growth, Says Treasurer Chalmers
Jim Chalmers, who was the first Australian treasurer to visit Beijing in seven years, said the two countries will cooperate on investment, trade and decarbonization.
US Steel CEO Says Sale To Nippon Must Happen For Company To Succeed, Save Jobs
Dismissing national security concerns, David Burritt said once the deal is finalized, the Japanese company will have to abide by U.S. trade laws. He added that the board will predominantly consist of U.S. citizens overseeing operations.
As Wars Rage, UN's Critics Say Global Body Is Failing Its Mission
As wars rage worldwide, with civilian casualties a daily occurrence, critics of the United Nations say the body is failing at its most basic job, while experts warn the organization is being scapegoated for things that are beyond its control.
Amazon Forest Loses Area The Size Of Germany And France, Fueling Fires
The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday.
Ambulance Victoria Strikes Deal With Paramedics For 17% To 33% Pay Hike
Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill said under the EBA, "This deal rewards longer serving ambos, it makes our elite MICA paramedics the highest paid in Australia, it rewards Community Officers for the time they contribute to their community, and most of all it will help our members finish their shift on time and get home to their families."
Indonesia, NZ Deny Papua Rebel Claim 'Bribe' Paid For Pilot Release
Jakarta and Wellington denied Monday a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was freed from captivity over the weekend after they received payment from a local leader.
US Accuses Social Media Giants Of 'Vast Surveillance'
A years-long analysis shows that social media titans engaged in "vast surveillance" to make money from people's personal information, according to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Russia's Kadyrov Accuses Musk Of 'Remotely Disabling' His Cybertruck
Ramzan Kadyrov, the powerful leader of Russia's Chechen Republic, accused Elon Musk on Thursday of disabling a Tesla Cybertruck that he claimed to have received from the billionaire last month.
Hundreds Of Thousands At Risk In Sudan's El-Fasher: UN
Senior United Nations officials warned on Wednesday that hundreds of thousands of lives are at risk in the besieged Sudanese town of El-Fasher, amid signs that the fighting could soon escalate.
Japan To Formally Elect New Prime Minister On October 1
Japan's new prime minister will be formally elected by parliament on October 1 following next week's leadership contest, a ruling party official said Wednesday.
Meta moves to restrict under-18 Instagram users ahead of Australia's potential social media age law
Other than Australia, the new rules will be applicable to people in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada, as pressue increases for social media platforms to enhance user safety.
Kremlin Slams Meta Ban On Russian State Media As 'Unacceptable'
Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world, prompting an angry reaction from the Kremlin on Tuesday.
Germany's Scholz Disappointed By Delay To Intel Chip Plant
Chancellor Olaf Scholz voiced disappointment Tuesday after US semiconductor giant Intel delayed plans to build a mega chip-making plant in Germany which had been championed by Berlin.
Harris Slams Death Of Woman After Abortion Ban Delayed Medical Care
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris condemned anti-abortion laws in Georgia on Tuesday after a report in ProPublica revealed that a woman there died from delayed medical care caused by the US state's restrictive regulations.
The Stone-eaters That Threaten Iran's Ancient Persepolis
Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran's most iconic ancient site, are waging a delicate battle against an unlikely adversary: tiny but persistent lichens eroding the millennia-old monuments.
Biden, Starmer To Discuss Long-range Weapons For Ukraine
The leaders of Britain and the United States meet Friday in Washington on whether to let Kyiv fire Western-provided long-range missiles into Russia, an option that has sent tensions soaring with Moscow.
Musk Brands Australia 'Fascists' After Move To Fine Tech Giants
Tech mogul Elon Musk has likened the Australian government to "fascists", attacking proposed laws that would fine social media giants for failing to stem the spread of misinformation.
Blinken In Poland To Seek Common Cause After Ukraine Jitters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday meets Poland's leaders to forge common cause on Ukraine as upcoming US elections and Russian attacks raise new jitters.
Harris And Trump Ride Debate Buzz Into Election Sprint
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump set out Wednesday to ride the momentum from their high-stakes debate into the final sprint to November as they seek to persuade undecided voters and shake up a presidential election locked in a dead heat.
US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks
A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.
Russia Advances In East Ukraine, Launches Deadly Air Strikes
Russia on Sunday said its forces had advanced in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv reported deadly air attacks and urged the West to allow it to carry out more retaliatory strikes inside Russia.
EU Says Has 'Credible Information' Iran Sent Missiles To Russia
The European Union said Monday its allies had shared "credible" intelligence Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a claim rejected by Tehran but not explicitly denied by the Kremlin.
Insurance Giant Steadfast Halts Trading Amid Allegations Of Misleading Clients
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said undisclosed financial arrangements were deceptive and asked for a ban on strata insurance commissions, which were adding to insurance costs.
Japan And Australia Strengthen Military Ties With Enhanced Joint Exercises
Japan is on high alert as China amplifies its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Late last month, Japan launched a protest after a Chinese military aircraft briefly entered the former's southwestern airspace for the first time.
China's Xi Promises $50 Billion For Africa Over Next Three Years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing's biggest summit since the pandemic.
Putin Backs Harris For US President, With Wry Smile
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in November's US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after the United States issued indictments accusing Moscow of vote interference.
Putin Says 'Main' Goal Is To Capture Ukraine's Donbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday his main aim in Ukraine after 30 months of fighting was to capture the eastern Donbas area -- and claimed that Ukraine's Kursk counter-offensive had made that easier.
US Ex-official Charged With Selling Influence To China For Cash, Duck
A former official who worked as an aide to the governor of New York state was arrested and charged with working as an agent of China in return for millions of dollars, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Coal Generates Less Than 50% Of Australian Electricity For First Time
Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia's electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday.
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