Politics

Israel and US launch coordinated strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities after diplomatic talks stall, marking major escalation in regional tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Israel launches coordinated strikes with US against Iranian targets following failed nuclear negotiations, marking major regional escalation.

Union Cabinet approves Kerala's renaming to Keralam while West Bengal's request for Bangla remains rejected, highlighting federal discretion in state naming decisions.

Kerala's successful renaming to 'Keralam' highlights India's complex state nomenclature process while West Bengal's 'Bangla' bid remains stalled over international concerns.

Four years into Europe's deadliest conflict since WWII, Ukraine-Russia peace talks show limited progress despite US mediation efforts and mounting casualties exceeding 1.8 million.

Four years after Russia's invasion, Ukraine war enters fifth year with peace prospects remaining elusive despite diplomatic efforts, massive casualties, and limited territorial gains.

Fourteen cricket captains' letter to Pakistan PM about Imran Khan's detention creates diplomatic challenges, particularly for India, amid regional political tensions.

Fourteen Commonwealth cricket legends, including Australia's Greg Chappell, appeal for imprisoned former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's medical care, raising diplomatic concerns.

A father whose young son died in a 2017 house fire has angrily denied claims he started the blaze to discipline his children during a heated Brisbane coroner's inquest.

A Brisbane coroner's inquest heard confrontational testimony from a father whose son died in a 2017 house fire, as he denied starting the blaze to discipline his children.

Pakistan navigates severe economic crisis and political instability while maintaining strategic international partnerships, demonstrating remarkable diplomatic resilience.

Pakistan demonstrates remarkable diplomatic resilience, maintaining strategic international partnerships despite facing severe economic challenges and domestic instability.

Virginia Giuffre's estate dispute continues in WA Supreme Court as parties debate participant eligibility in proceedings over the Epstein accuser's assets.

Virginia Giuffre's estate dispute continues in WA Supreme Court as parties debate valuation and administration of assets potentially worth millions.

Over 40 countries representing one-fifth of global population head to polls in 2026, with major implications for Australia's Indo-Pacific strategy and international partnerships.

More than 40 countries representing one-fifth of the global population head to polls in 2026, with significant implications for Australia's regional interests and strategic partnerships.

President Trump launches $12 billion Project Vault to stockpile critical minerals, mirroring 1970s oil reserve strategy amid China's supply chain dominance.

Trump launches $12bn Project Vault to stockpile critical minerals and rare earths, reducing US dependence on China's dominant supply chains through strategic partnerships.

Aggressive ICE operations in Minneapolis have killed two civilians, sparking mass protests and threatening a federal government shutdown as Democrats demand policy changes.

Federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota has sparked a constitutional crisis, with fatal shootings, mass protests, and threats of government shutdown testing American democracy.