US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch | Politics
Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African diplomat Arikana Chihombori.The US push to create seats for Africa…
What’s happening between Israel, Hezbollah as war on Gaza nears one year? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
A longstanding, simmering conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah is escalating. Overnight on Sunday, exchanges following devastating attacks on Hezbollah’s communication systems ratcheted…
USC: The university of lockdown | Opinions
Last spring, after 93 protesters of conscience were arrested on the University of Southern California’s campus, and students and faculty were threatened with civil and…
Kim Sajet on US presidential portraits and leadership evolution | US Election 2024
As the 2024 election nears, Kim Sajet explores how presidential portraits reflect US governance evolution.The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, is home to the…
From ‘heart attack gun’ to exploding headrest… expert reveals the fiendishly fatal Bond-style gadgets of modern warfare
FOR months, terrorist Hezbollah operatives lived their lives as normal, communicating with pagers and walkie-talkies in order to avoid eavesdropping from Israel.Little did they know…
Quad leaders meet in Biden’s hometown amid growing China competition | Politics News
Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is ‘here to stay’, pledges to deepen partnership.The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the…
Harris challenges Trump to second US presidential debate | US Election 2024 News
Democratic VP says she hopes Republican ex-president will join her on debate stage in October, just weeks before vote.Kamala Harris has challenged Donald Trump to…
What is early voting in US elections? What to know in 500 words | US Election 2024 News
Advocates say early voting makes elections more inclusive, but the practice has been the target of false fraud claims.Election day in the United States may…
No, the UNGA resolution on Palestine was not a win | Opinions
On September 18, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution calling for Israel to terminate its illegal occupation of Palestinian territory within one…
Disruptor-in-Chief: The politics of Elon Musk | TV Shows
As the US election looms, Elon Musk’s erratic and sometimes dangerous posts have made him one of the biggest purveyors of disinformation on his platform.…
Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it? | Space News
From late September until late November this year, a “mini-moon”, called 2024 PT5 by the astrologers who spotted it approaching will be orbiting the planet.…
US Secret Service admits failures in review of shooting at Trump rally | US Election 2024 News
Internal review identifies poor planning, communication breakdown and ‘complacency’ of some agents.The United States Secret Service has acknowledged a series of security failures it made…
US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Cartoon published in National Review would ‘incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities’.Palestinian-American Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has condemned as racist a…
Boy abducted from park aged six is FOUND 73 years later after niece who never gave up on finding him cracks cold case
A BOY who was abducted from a park at just six years old has been found after a shocking 73 years.Luis Armando Albino, now aged…
Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion | Military News
Military judge releases King for good behaviour and time served after sentencing him to 12 months of confinement.United States soldier Travis King, who fled to…
Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis | Housing
We dive into the global housing crisis and explore how young people are finding creative ways to build community.As housing prices soar globally, more people…
How will immigration shape the US presidential election? | Migration
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.What are the positions of the two United States presidential nominees on immigration…
Oprah’s support for Kamala Harris: Does her endorsement swing elections? | US Election 2024 News
Television legend Oprah Winfrey and United States Vice President Kamala Harris shared the stage on Thursday in a event called “Unite for America” to drum up…
How tragic Titanic family link ‘inspired’ gung-ho Titan boss’s deadly mission despite safety warnings & crashing sub
HAVING chosen to stay with her husband of 41 years rather than flee to safety on a lifeboat, Isa Straus lay in bed cuddled by…
Kamala Harris joins Oprah Winfrey for star-studded election event | US Election 2024 News
United States Vice President Kamala Harris has appeared in a talk show-style event hosted by television legend Oprah Winfrey, the Democratic candidate’s latest bid to…