Lebanon: Israel warns against returning to 60 Lebanon villages

The Israeli military has warned Lebanese citizens not to return to 60 villages in the south of the country, three days into a ceasefire after more than a year of…

Canada: Oil patch rattled by Trump’s tariff threat

In Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta, there is a deep sense of unease over President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Canadian politicians and energy…

Iran: Tehran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium -IAEA

Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it plans to install more than 6,000 new centrifuges to enrich uranium, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said. The report came as…

Syria: Military announces temporary withdrawal from Aleppo after rebel assault

 Syria’s military has announced a “temporary troop withdrawal” in the northwestern city of Aleppo, where rebel groups launched a surprise offensive on government-held positions for the first time in years.…

Australia: Authorities warn travellers against two Laos spirits

Australia has warned travellers not to drink some liquors in Laos, following a spate of deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning. Australians should avoid drinking Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky…

North Korea: Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine- Kim Jong Un

North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting with the Russian defence minister, state media…

Ireland: Voters take to the polls in general election

The polls have opened for the Irish general election.Voters are able to cast their ballot up until 22:00 local time to choose representatives to serve as Teachtaí Dála (TDs) in…

Ukraine: Zelensky suggests war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato

President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested that the parts of Ukraine under his control should be taken “under the Nato umbrella” to try and stop the “hot phase” of the war.…

Australia: Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life

A former childcare worker dubbed “one of Australia’s worst paedophiles” has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually abusing almost 70 girls. Ashley Paul Griffith, 47, confessed…

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