Author: News Desk

Sydney: Australia is enhancing its missile defence capabilities in response to “significant concerns” over China’s recent test of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in the South Pacific. The Australian government plans to increase its weapons stockpiles and expand exports to security partners, entering a new era characterised as a “missile age.” Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy remarked on the government’s commitment to enhancing its missile defence and long-range strike capabilities. Conroy emphasised the importance of collaborating with allies, including the United States, Japan, and South Korea, to ensure regional stability. The heightened concerns stem from China’s test of an…

Beijing: China celebrates the successful launch of its youngest crew of astronauts, including the first female space engineer, has successfully docked after a six-hour journey to the space station. This marks a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts. The crew will utilize the homegrown space station as their base for six months to conduct experiments and perform spacewalks, as Beijing works to gain experience and knowledge for its goal of landing humans on the Moon by 2030. Beijing has declared the launch of Shenzhou 19 a “complete success,” marking it as one of 100 planned launches in a record-setting…

Beijing: The Ministry of State Security of China has announced the retrieval of various spying devices located both on the ocean surface and submerged underwater, including advanced “lighthouses” designed to guide foreign submarines. The ministry revealed that these devices, hidden on the ocean floor, were relaying information that could potentially “pre-set the field for battle.” The statement underscores growing concerns over national security in the face of heightened maritime tensions. Recent confrontations in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, sparked by competing territorial claims have raised the stakes, particularly with the United States committed to defending the…

Jerusalem: Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed legislation banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. Set to take effect within three months, the new law will also prohibit any contact between UNRWA employees and Israeli officials, significantly hampering the agency’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank. UNRWA is a critical player in providing humanitarian aid, education, and healthcare to millions of Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, where the majority of the population relies on its support. The agency’s ability to transfer aid is…

United States: The United States and the European Union have called for a thorough investigation into reports of electoral violations following a contentious parliamentary election in Georgia. The recent development comes as President Salome Zourabichvili urged citizens to protest against the disputed results. With nearly all precincts counted, the election outcome represents a setback for pro-Western Georgians, who viewed the vote as a key choice between a ruling party that has strengthened ties with Russia and an opposition focused on accelerating integration with Europe. As the last independent institution, I cannot recognize these elections – it would legitimize Russia’s takeover…

United Kingdom: A new report from Oxfam highlights the alarming carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1 percent, showing how their extravagant lifestyles are exacerbating hunger, poverty, and excess deaths. The analysis indicates that the luxury consumption patterns of billionaires, such as private jets, superyachts, and investments in polluting industries are making it increasingly difficult to limit global warming to the critical threshold of 1.5°C. According to the report, if the entire global population emitted greenhouse gases at the same rate as an average billionaire, the planet’s remaining carbon budget would be depleted in less than two days. This stark…

New York: As Election Day approaches, both Trump and Harris ramp up their campaign efforts, each striving to secure vital support from voters in a fiercely contested political landscape. Donald Trump delivered a rallying cry for his campaign during a massive event at Madison Square Garden in New York, promising to “bring back the American dream.” As he laid out his final pitch to voters, he emphasized an “America First” approach, unveiling a new tax policy aimed at revitalizing the economy and appealing to his base. However, the rally was marred by controversial comments from some of his supporters, including…

Tokyo: Japan’s ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has suffered its worst parliamentary outcome in over a decade, losing its majority. Together with its smaller partner, Komeito, the LDP secured 215 seats, short of the 233 needed for a governing majority. The election, called by newly appointed LDP leader Shigeru Ishiba just days into his term, now casts doubt over his political future. In a speech Ishiba said that the LDP had received “severe judgement.” adding they would “humbly” accept this. Ishiba said that, “Voters have handed us a harsh verdict and we have to humbly accept…

China: China has announced it will implement “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity following the United States’ approval of a $2 billion arms sale package to Taiwan. The deal, which awaits Congressional approval, includes the delivery of advanced air defence missile systems battle-tested in Ukraine, as well as surface-to-air missile systems and radar. In a statement issued, China’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the arms sale and indicated it had lodged “solemn representations” with the US government. The ministry urged the US to immediately halt its military support to Taiwan, which it claims as part of its territory, and…

Manila, Philippines: Tropical Storm Trami (Kristine) is wreaking havoc across the Philippines, becoming the deadliest and most destructive storm in the Southeast Asian archipelago so far this year, according to the government’s disaster-response agency. Rising fatalities are being reported as heavy rains and strong winds continue to impact communities. President Ferdinand Marcos stated that the unusually high amount of rainfall—some areas receiving up to two months’ worth in just 24 hours—overwhelmed flood control systems. President said that, “The water was just too much, we’re not finished with our rescue efforts yet.” More than 4.2 million people were in the path…