‘Life lesson’: Bali travel tip to avoid fee
An Aussie has warned travelers to Bali after she was stung with a fee at the airport.
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Hanoi river level hits 20-year high as typhoon toll passes 150
HANOI: Hanoi residents waded through waist-deep water on Wednesday as river levels hit a 20-year high and the toll from the strongest typhoon in decades passed 150, with neighboring countries also enduring deadly floods and landslides. Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam at the weekend with winds of over 149 kilometers per hour and a deluge of … Read more
Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent
PHILADELPHIA: Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Tuesday for their first and perhaps only debate, a battle that could have a significant impact on the Nov. 5 election as polls show a close race. Here are tips from the debate: CORRECTS HER RIVAL Harris made a point to get under Trump's skin, … Read more
Blinken, Lammy arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukraine’s leaders
DHAKA: Bangladesh has stepped up vigilance on its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said.The influx of refugees from Myanmar has increased as fighting escalates between troops from the ruling junta and the Arakan Army, … Read more
Iran’s president visits Iraq on first foreign trip
Palestine takes place among UN member states in 'historic moment' at opening session of General Assembly NEW YORK CITY: Palestine took its place among UN members at the opening session of the organization's General Assembly on Tuesday. A UN resolution was passed in May recognizing that Palestine met the requirements for membership, and requested that … Read more
RBA: Unemployment up, but not enough tame inflation
While unemployment has risen and is expected to continue rising, it is still no match for sustained levels of inflation, the RBA's chief economist said.
Arab League FMs urge enforcement of UN court decision on occupied Palestinian territory
RIYADH: Chinese education has begun in the country's schools to equip young people with valuable language skills and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the Asian nation's culture. The language is taught to primary and middle school students. According to reports, 175 teachers are teaching Mandarin in Saudi Arabia, in line with an education agreement signed … Read more
Saudi Arabia reaffirms strong support for Sudan
RIYADH: Chinese education has begun in the country's schools to equip young people with valuable language skills and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the Asian nation's culture. The language is taught to primary and middle school students. According to reports, 175 teachers are teaching Mandarin in Saudi Arabia, in line with an education agreement signed … Read more
‘Exhausting’: Passenger’s rant on $175k cruise
It's the nine-month cruise that went viral during its long time at sea, now — passengers are revealing what they really thought of the massive voyage.
Aussies set to pay to enter UK
London is calling but please ask and bring cash as the UK has taken a leaf out of Australia's book and adopted a new itinerary.
