Qantas launches route never seen before
Following the success of its Perth to Rome route, Qantas has unveiled a new gateway for Australian travelers who have never flown before.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards intercepted UAE-managed tanker, Ambrey says
DUBAI: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intercepted a Togo-flagged, UAE-controlled product tanker carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil, British security firm Ambrey said on Monday. The vessel had been loading marine gas oil off the coast of Iraq and was bound for the United Arab Emirates' Sharjah when it ran aground on … Read more
Trade-offs renters are making to get a home
There are glimmers of hope for Australian renters amid the housing crisis, new data shows, but many are still making sacrifices to get a home.
Aussie exec in good spirits after US assault
A respected executive who was attacked on a San Francisco street is believed to be in good spirits after spending days in an induced coma.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt to boost energy cooperation after high-level meeting
Middle East sovereign investors are exploring emerging markets as geopolitical tensions rise, study says RIYADH: Middle East sovereign investors are following their global counterparts in prioritizing India and other emerging markets amid concerns over geopolitical tensions, an analysis said. In its latest report, Invesco, a US-based investment management firm, said 88 percent of global wealth … Read more
$2k mistake Aussies make overseas
It's not something Aussies usually think about when booking a trip abroad, but it costs them about $2000.
Taiwan starts annual war games, aiming to closely mimic actual combat
TAMSUI/TAOYUAN, Taiwan: Taiwan conducted anti-landing drills on a strategic river on Monday at the start of the annual Han Kuang war games, which this year aim to be as close to actual combat as possible without scripts and simulate how to repel a Chinese attack. China, which views democratically-ruled Taiwan as its territory, has staged … Read more
Big bank’s shock gift to home buyers
One of Australia's biggest banks has just delivered a major gift to Australians desperate to lock in a home of their own.
‘Japan is insane’: Pictures prove why nation is so hot right now
If you've been dying to visit Japan, now would be the best time with this single picture showing why you need to pack your bags now.
Flydubai says expansion plans have been hindered by Boeing delays
RIYADH: Bandar Alkhorayaf, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Mines and Industries, will visit Brazil and Chile this week, the ministry said on Sunday. In Brazil, he will hold meetings with officials to discuss expanding the kingdom's mining capacity, food processing and aviation, while in Chile he will explore lithium production, needed for electric vehicle batteries. “This … Read more
