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Mozambique: Armed Group’s Child Abductions Surge in North
Click to expand Image A mother walks with her daughters in the community of Saul, in the Metuge region of Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, on March 26, 2024. 2024 Juan Luis Rod/AFP via Getty Images (Johannesburg)– An armed group linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) has ramped up abductions of children in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Human Rights Watch said today. Most of the abducted children are being...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:
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Brent Crude Oil Plunges and Eurasian Stocks Rise After Alleged Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel
Following Trump’s announcement of a possible ceasefire that could lead to the end of the Israel-Iran war, stock markets in Asian and European countries are forecasting rises as Brent crude prices fall.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Thailand bans tourists from going to Cambodia as border dispute persists
Thailand has banned travel into Cambodia as the two countries remain locked in a bitter border dispute.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:What is NATO and why was it created?
Russia's war against Ukraine has provided NATO with a new sense of purpose and strategic relevance. DW explains the purpose of the trans-Atlantic security alliance and Article 5, the collective defense clause.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Gupta Mansions in Saxonwold Headed for Auction - South African News Briefs - June 24, 2025
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Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Trouble getting out of bed? Signs the ‘winter blues’ may be something more serious
Many of us feel sluggish or less social when it’s colder. But seasonal affective disorder is more than just a slump.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
AI is just one of the emerging threats online that won’t be tackled by the social media ban.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:China’s Fujian carrier flexes mass swarm attack power
China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, isn’t just a leap in hardware. It marks a bold shift in maritime doctrine that aims to overcome the limits of its smaller predecessors and project power far beyond the First Island Chain. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, that China’s […] The post China’s Fujian carrier flexes mass swarm attack power appeared...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Anthony Albanese criticised for ‘vindictive’ move after Coalition MPs see staff numbers slashed
Opposition to lose about 20 personal roles including 16 senior adviser positions in finalised staffing allocationsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has been labelled “vindictive” by the opposition after cutting its staffing numbers in the wake of Labor’s thumping election win.Pauline Hanson also claims One Nation was denied its fair...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:The Iran-Israel conflict isn't denting Chinese business optimism in the Middle East
"Overall, Chinese merchants are relatively optimistic," says Bear Huo, China general manager at FundPark, a fintech startup.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:NATO wants allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense: This chart shows how hard it could be
NATO allies have reportedly agreed to hike their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2035. One chart shows what a big ask that is.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Philippine Senator’s Deepfake Post Raises Fresh Disinformation Concerns
Due to its high levels of social media uptake, the Philippines has been referred to as a “breeding ground for disinformation.”
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Big Oil: over 1,000 lobby meetings with MEPs in under a year
Just as far-right forces crack down on civil society dealing with the climate, a new study reveals that lobbyists from the top fossil-fuel industry organisations had over 1,000 MEP meetings within less than a year.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Is selling off Santos to a foreign buyer in Australia’s national interest? First, define national interest | John Quiggin
The prospect of handing control of the energy company to overseas buyers has raised a series of concerns. But many of them are nebulousAmid the multifarious chaos of the past week, many of us might have missed the controversy over the proposed purchase of the energy business Santos by an overseas consortium. But the proposal is likely to create big problems for Australian governments and its resolution will reveal a...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:A Strait of Hormuz blockade would barely hurt the US
The Strait of Hormuz has long stood as a symbol of global energy vulnerability. Stretching barely 39 kilometers at its narrowest point between Iran and Oman, it funnels nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply and over one-third of liquefied natural gas. Any threat of its closure—whether rhetorical or real—inevitably triggers alarms across energy markets. […] The post A Strait of Hormuz blockade would barely hurt the US...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Iranian Strikes on Israel Continued Until the Final Moments Before the Alleged Ceasefire Deal
Amid ceasefire allegations, Iran extended its retaliatory attacks against the Zionist entity until 7 a.m. Tehran time.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Millions of Afghan refugees in Iran now face uncertain future
There are more than six million Afghans in Iran, around half of whom are refugees. The vast majority are living in urban areas, such as in Tehran, and even before the current Israel-Iran missile attacks were facing forced returns to Afghanistan.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Can Germany afford a 5% NATO defense spending target?
Germany has said it supports a higher defense spending target even though this could leave Europe's largest economy in fiscal hot water.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Defence vs welfare: what’s at stake in Nato’s new 5% spending target?
Nato allies are expected to agree to raise defence spending target to five percent of GDP at the Hague summit. But previous broken promises and Spain’s reluctance highlight growing tensions between military demands and protecting domestic social welfare budgets.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: 317 Malaria Deaths Recorded During 2025 Peak Season
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe recorded a surge in malaria deaths, killing 317 during the 2025 peak malaria transmission season compared to the same period last year, according to the Health Ministry.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program – it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model
The US and Israel bombing campaigns may only delay an Iranian bomb by a few years. Could this signal the death of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Penny-pinching NSW budget lacks vision and offers few solutions to state’s most pressing problems
The Minns Labor government appears obsessed with keeping the state’s AAA ratings – so citizens of New South Wales will just have to waitAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns Labor government’s third budget is one of consolidation, careful management, penny-pinching and modest spending. This budget will please the ratings agencies, and those who...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions. We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export
A proposed shake-up of the global shipping industry would encourage the use of clean fuels and penalise companies that stick to cheaper, more polluting fuels.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Queensland treasurer rejects budget ‘horror show’ and finally exorcises Campbell Newman’s ghost
David Janetzki’s ‘no austerity’ budget grows the public sector, increases state debt to more than $200bn and is relatively free of ideological nastiesAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCampbell Newman must be turning in his political grave.But that is clearly the point of Queensland treasurer David Janetzki’s first state budget – a “no austerity” plan...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Oil prices fall nearly 3% after Iran strike on U.S. base in Qatar leaves no reported casualties
Oil markets are reacting to the effect of a U.S. decision to directly enter the Iran-Israel conflict.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
If a government wants to shut down the internet, it really can – the technical capability is there.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Hauntingly familiar? Why comparing the US strikes on Iran to Iraq in 2003 is off target
This is not the start of another Iraq, it’s the continuation of a presidency defined by impulsive power, unchecked force and disdain for democratic constraint.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Thailand Closes Most Border Crossings With Cambodia as Dispute Escalates
PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that the closures were intended to tackle criminal scam operations based in Cambodia.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Many upshots of Iran’s strike on US forces in Qatar
On June 23, 2025, Iran launched a volley of missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military installation in the region. The strike, reportedly named Operation Basharat al-Fath (“Glad Tidings”), was Iran’s direct retaliation for the US President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites days earlier. While most of […] The post Many upshots of Iran’s strike on US forces in Qatar appeared...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Major Drug Busts in Thailand, Indonesia Point to Regional Trafficking Boom
Asian governments seized a record 236 tons of methamphetamine last year, according to the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Data gaps and demographic change: the end of the NZ census will create big blind spots
Census data has underpinned nearly every aspect of political decision-making and policy development for decades. The new system is a leap into the unknown.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:If and when Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the Strait of Hormuz. This is potentially a very dangerous moment. The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping lane through which 20% of the world’s oil transits – about 20 million barrels each day. […] The post If and when Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz appeared first...
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:‘Baths, wine, and sex make life worth living’: how ancient Romans used public baths to relax, work out and socialise
Public baths also often featured gymnasiums, libraries, restaurants and exercise yards. Archaeological evidence suggests even dentistry was performed at the baths.
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:Iran Conditions Military Halt on Israeli Aggression, Resulting Apparently in Temporary Calm
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s statements imply that military aggression from both Iran and Israel effectively stopped at 4 a.m. Tehran time, marking a de facto pause in the conflict despite no formal ceasefire. Related: Venezuelan President Maduro Warns Netanyahu’s “Insanity” Could Spark Nuclear War with Iran Araghchi’s Statements Imply Mutual Pause in Aggression at […]
Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source:President Maduro: A Call for Peace Amid Escalating Conflict
In a world increasingly characterized by tensions and conflict, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised urgent alarms regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. During his TV show “Con Maduro +,” he expressed grave concerns that if this conflict continues to escalate, it could spiral into a devastating war — potentially even a nuclear […]
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