Supercheap Auto issues urgent recall
The popular product used to prop up vehicles has been urgently recalled over fears it could cause deaths.
Boat with 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen’s coast, UNHCR says
WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's war in Gaza and condemned US protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that sparked boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to denounce the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created.Netanyahu vowed to continue the war until “total … Read more
Saudi maths students scoop 10 awards at international competition
RIYADH: The Kingdom is on track to reach its goal of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and the Vision 2030 plan. Some 13 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the launch of the ambitious coastal forest cover program a year ago, the Saudi Press Agency … Read more
Aussie billionaires $120bn richer in four years
Most people are left “scraping for crumbs” while Australia's billionaires have amassed an obscene amount of wealth since the pandemic began.
Delays expected at Sydney airport amid strike
Passengers flying Qantas can expect cancellations and delays as strike action is expected to cause disruption.
Saudi deputy FM participates in Sudan peace efforts meeting
BAHA: In the heart of Saudi Arabia's Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. The pear, locally known as Al-Barshumi, has blossomed from a niche crop into a growing industry. Once confined to private farms, cultivation of cracker pears has stimulated scientific research and yielded a variety of food, medicinal and cosmetic … Read more
US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It’s in the hands of a judge now
The US Justice Department filed a deal with Boeing on Wednesday in which the aerospace giant will plead guilty to a fraud charge for misleading US regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people. The detailed settlement was filed in federal district court in Texas. The US … Read more
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will “bring the tires” and host a massive party following a TikTok campaign.
Hundreds of tourists turned away from Bali
Hundreds of Australian tourists are being denied entry to Indonesia's paradise island for a reason.
Eiffel Tower stadium wows Olympic beach volleyball players: ‘I got goosebumps’
PARIS: Lezana Placette felt a wave of calm and looked up at Paris' most iconic landmark. “When I get a little nervous, I just turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It should help remind me what I'm playing for,” said the French beach volleyball player as he stood on the sand at … Read more
