‘Game changer’ on 17-hour Aussie route
With all eyes on Paris, there's a new route airline Qantas hopes will dominate the market and open a new gateway for Aussies to the world.
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Hungarian PM says Russia stands to gain as ‘irrational’ West loses power
BUDAPEST: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that Russia's leadership was “hyper-rational” and that Ukraine could never fulfill its hopes of joining the European Union or NATO. Orban, a nationalist in power since 2010, made the comments during a speech in which he predicted a shift in global power away from the “irrational” … Read more
Aussies warned ahead of key inflation figure
More pain could be on the way for mortgage holders and the Albanian government, with a major data release tipped to show “persistent inflation” in the economy.
‘Behemoth’: Mega-plane to end stopovers
It's the ultra-long haul route that will change the game for Australian travellers. Now a bold feature has been revealed.
Datacom aims to ride Saudi Arabia’s tech wave
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's mining sector is on the verge of a transformative era, with the kingdom determined to become a global leader in the industry. But have you wondered what treasures lie beneath its land? Saudi Arabia is rich in minerals that are important to various global industries. The Kingdom is transforming into a leading … Read more
Huge change for state’s struggling renters
A massive change for tenants in an Australian state promises to help tenants “build a home and a life on safer ground”.
‘Fake’: Paris find will disgust Aussie snobs
Parisians prove they are all murky and lacking in substance as cafes around the Olympic host city are blown up trying to lure unsuspecting Australian tourists with fake flat whites. The iconic Australian drink has found its way onto menus in the French capital, listed for around $4 alongside cappuccinos and other caffeinated drinks more … Read more
Unearthing the transformative potential of Saudi Arabia’s mining sector
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's mining sector is on the verge of a transformative era, with the kingdom determined to become a global leader in the industry. But have you wondered what treasures lie beneath its land? Saudi Arabia is rich in minerals that are important to various global industries. The Kingdom is transforming into a leading … Read more
22 dead in shelling of Sudan’s besieged El-Fasher: medic
PORT SUDAN: Besieging Sudanese paramilitary forces pounded El-Fasher on Saturday, witnesses said, killing 22 people in Darfur's last town outside their control, according to a hospital source. El-Fasher has become a key battleground in the 15-month war pitting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the regular army. The battle for the state capital in … Read more
Ex-cricketer and racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq says Manchester Airport footage ‘triggering’
DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have been discharged from hospital and arrested the leaders of a student protest that sparked nationwide unrest last week, as security forces clashed with demonstrators. Students have been demonstrating since early July against a rule that reserves a large portion of government jobs for descendants of those who fought in the country's … Read more
