Wong warns North Korea threatens ‘our security’
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has visited a significant site to warn North Korea's “escalating actions” are a threat to Australia's security.
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Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say
Australian government confirms Golan Heights policy after FM refers to 'Israeli city' LONDON: The Australian government has reiterated its position that the Golan Heights are occupied territory, following recent comments by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who referred to the area as a “northern Israeli town”, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Wong's comments, made in a … Read more
Grim Aussie cost of living research revealed
Extensive research has found the seemingly essential things Aussies are doing without in the cost of living crisis.
Saudi Arabia grants US-Bangla approval to operate regular Dhaka-Jeddah flights
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its global air connectivity by allowing US-Bangla Airlines to operate seven weekly flights between the Kingdom and Bangladesh starting August 1. The General Authority of Civil Aviation, through its air transport and international cooperation sector, has authorized the airline to operate regular passenger flights between the Asian country's capital, Dhaka, … Read more
Western Sydney couple reveal mortgage nightmare
A young couple who “can't afford” to live in anything other than a tiny house have revealed why they fear 2025.
Qatar PM says: how can mediation succeed when one side assassinates negotiator?
DUBAI: The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh early Wednesday morning in Iran sparked regional and global reactions, raising fears of a wider escalation in a region rocked by Israel's war in Gaza and a worsening conflict in Lebanon. Hamas said Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the … Read more
Inflation figures to give big hint on interest rates
Inflation data for the June quarter will be released on Wednesday morning, giving pundits a clearer idea of whether the RBA will seek to raise interest rates next week.
Hostess’ sobering reality check to Rex flyer
A 'heartbroken' flight attendant has sent a frustrated message to a Rex customer who complained their flight had been cancelled.
Saudi banks’ money supply increases 9% in June to reach $773bn
RIYADH: M&A activity in the Middle East and North Africa region saw a modest 1 percent year-on-year increase in the first half of 2024, reaching $49.2 billion across 321 deals, according to Ernst & Young. The UK audit firm attributed this steady growth mainly to activity in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which … Read more
Journos reach new pay deal after strike
Nine journalists have accepted a three-year salary deal of 11.5 percent in line with inflation, after a five-day strike in which staff walked out of the newsrooms.
