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Trump administration not participating in UN two-state solution conference

The State Department said Monday it would not participate in an initiative from France and Saudi Arabia at the United Nations supporting a two-state solution to the Israeli and Palestinian conflict, criticizing the summit as harmful to ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the U.N. two-state solution conference is...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Flying Coffins and Broken Systems: The F-7 Disaster in Bangladesh

The tragic crash into a school was not an aberration, but the result of entrenched issues in the Bangladesh Armed Forces.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China lays out its AI vision in foil to Trump’s β€˜America First’ plan

Beijing plugs global co-operation and open-source models at first industry show since DeepSeek breakthrough

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Skipping a work break can cause us long-term harm

When the pressure is on, it's easy to skip a break to focus on work. But not taking breaks can quickly become a dangerous habit.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump moves to lift visa restrictions for Argentina in boost to right-wing ally

The United States and Argentina on Monday announced that they are working on a plan to allow Argentine tourists to again travel to the U.S. without a visa.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Councillor's push to drop 'quasi-religious' Acknowledgement of Country defeated

Councillor Louise Elliot's motion to move Acknowledgements of Country and Welcomes to Country practices out of formal council proceedings fails.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Attorneys for Alligator Alcatraz detainees claim no access, seek restraining order

A group of attorneys bringing a class-action lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz said detainees at the Florida facility have been denied the ability to meet with legal representation and that lawyers have been unable to contact their clients or find the proper venue to contest their detentions in court. The immigration attorneys argued in federal court...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Homeowners take battle with the sea into their own hands

Property owners in the SA town of Pelican Point may be sceptical of predictions their town will be under water in 75 years but they are tired of waiting for authorities to act.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sen. Angus King to oppose 'any' support for Israel amid Gaza crisis

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said Monday he will oppose β€œany” support for Israel amid the hunger crisis in Gaza. β€œI am through supporting the actions of the current Israeli government and will advocateβ€”and voteβ€”for an end to any United States support whatsoever until there is a demonstrable change in the direction of Israeli policy,” King...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Child, 13, among 19 recent cases of self-harm in NT youth watch houses

Confidential Northern Territory police data shows there were nearly 20 cases of self-harm involving Indigenous teenagers in police station watch houses over a six-month period.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

MicroStrategy copycats are getting out of control as Canadian vape company joins fray

The crypto market's bullishness may be tipping into speculative frenzy, if the latest MicroStrategy-style copycat is any indication.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Riot police scuffle with anti-war demonstrators on Greek island during visit by Israeli cruise ship

Scuffles broke out between riot police and demonstrators on the Greek island of Rhodes during a protest Monday against the war in Gaza while an Israeli cruise ship was docked at the island, local media reported.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots, demote more than 100 others as it prepares to cut flights

Spirit emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March and has been trying to win over customers with more upscale travel options.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Trump Organization says Amazon, Walmart, eBay sellers are hawking knockoff shirts, hats, mugs

The Trump Organization said several unnamed businesses sold counterfeit coffee mugs, hats and other goods bearing its trademarks.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Victorian farmer says calves 'aren't used to' influx of rain

Welcome rain has brought smiles to farmers' faces and boosted water storages in Victoria.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trade court won't reinstate tariff exemption on low-value 'de minimis' shipments, for now

A federal appeals court will soon hear oral arguments in a major case challenging Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

WATCH: Trump says he ended friendship with Epstein because he ‘stole people that worked for me’

The Republican president said Monday that he had warned Epstein about hiring Trump staff and that when Epstein did it again, β€œI threw him out of the place.”

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Israeli air strikes on Gaza City and Nuseirat refugee camp kill at least eight Palestinians

Israeli air strikes on Gaza City and Nuseirat refugee camp kill at least eight Palestinians At least eight Palestinian civilians were killed and several others injured on Monday in two separate Israeli air strikes on Gaza City and the Nuseirat refugee camp, Wafa news agency reported. Israeli drones targeted a group of civilians on al-Rasheed Street in Gaza City, leading to the death of five people and injuring several...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire ends days of deadly border clashes

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire after five days of deadly border clashes.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Victoria urged to act on coroner's death in custody recommendations

Victorian Aboriginal communities are urging the state government to act on the recommendations of a coroner who investigated the 2021 death in custody of Heather Calgaret.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump suggests 10pc tariff imposed on Australia could double

Donald Trump suggests the US's 10 per cent "baseline" tariff, which is placed on most of Australia's exports to the US, could soon increase to 15 or 20 per cent.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

I’m not First Nations, but I want to wear First Nations fashion. Is that okay?

Here’s what First Nations Knowledge Holders think about ally wear, respect and responsibility.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Proposal to change GM labelling leaves bitter taste for organic growers

Food companies are welcoming a proposal to exclude gene-edited products from the definition of genetically modified food, but organic producers say it takes away consumers' choice.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

My child is always losing and forgetting things. How can I help – without making it worse?

Doing everything for your child robs them of an opportunity to learn. Here are the dos and don'ts.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

β€˜No filter can fix that face’: how online body shaming harms teenage girls

Research shows almost one-third of teenage girls have experienced body shaming online.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

β€˜I was very fearful of my parents’: new research shows how parents can use coercive control on their children

A study interviewing teenagers reveals how parents can coercively control their children under the guise of parental discipline.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

As US climate data-gathering is gutted, Australian forecasting is now at real risk

For decades, Australia has relied on data from US satellites, floats and monitoring programs. Planned deep cuts put Australian forecasting at risk

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

As Trump has pulled back from the highest tariffs, this chart shows the economic shock has eased

As the US winds back some of its highest tariff threats, Australia should see a small benefit.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Further changes to blood donation eligibility during record high demand

The wait time for some cancer survivors to donate blood has been slashed from five years after their last treatment, to just one. The change comes a fortnight after restrictions on part of the LGBTQIA+ community were loosed.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

JPMorgan says fintech middlemen like Plaid are 'massively taxing' its systems with unnecessary pings

JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, is preparing to charge fintech middlemen such as Plaid and MX new fees for access to customer data.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

US dismisses UN conference in New York as a 'publicity stunt'

US dismisses UN conference in New York as a 'publicity stunt' A UN conference in New York looking at a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel was harshly criticised by the US on Monday. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce dismissed the initiative as "unproductive and ill-timed" and decried it as a "publicity stunt". β€œThis is a publicity stunt that comes in the middle of delicate diplomatic efforts to end...

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hong Kong’s Prison Rule Amendments Create a New Chilling Zone

Unsatisfied with the extent of the crackdown, local authorities are moving to expand their control inside the prison system.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Happy Gilmore 2 is good business but a forgettable sequel

It's been almost 30 years since Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore changed golf forever. After watching the long anticipated sequel you may wish he stayed in retirement.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The Disruptor Spearheading the International Dignified Menstruation Movement.Β Member Spotlight: Radha Paudel

β€œI am doing this work for the sake of the people,” Radha Paudel says, her voice passionate. β€œI come from the same background as the people I help.” Her face… The post The Disruptor Spearheading the International Dignified Menstruation Movement.Member Spotlight: Radha Paudel appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.

Published on: July 28, 2025 | Source: Mediators Beyond Borders favicon Mediators Beyond Borders