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Five killed in Ladakh autonomy protests in India: police
Five killed in Ladakh autonomy protests in India: police
Five people were killed in India on Wednesday as police clashed with hundreds of protesters demanding greater autonomy in the Himalayan territory of Ladakh, leaving "dozens" injured, police said.
Sep 24, 2025
WORLD
Peru marks second day of violent anti-government protests
Peru marks second day of violent anti-government protests
Unrest has been brewing for months in Peru, fuelled by a wave of organized crime and extortion cases. Several opinion polls have shown that many view the government and conservative-majority Congress as corrupt.
Sep 22, 2025
WORLD
India warns new US H-1B Visa fee will hurt families
India warns new US H-1B Visa fee will hurt families
The fee, more than 60 times the current charge, is set to take effect on Sunday, 21 September.
Sep 21, 2025
WORLD
Starmer to announce UK recognition of Palestinian State
Starmer to announce UK recognition of Palestinian State
The decision follows his July pledge that Britain would alter its stance by September if Israel failed to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza and commit to a viable two-state solution.
Sep 21, 2025
POLITICS
Ousted PM Oli calls for probe into deadly youth protests
Ousted PM Oli calls for probe into deadly youth protests
In his first statement since stepping down last Tuesday, the 73-year-old said "infiltrators" were responsible for inciting bloodshed during youth-led protests that swept the Himalayan nation beginning September 8.
Sep 19, 2025
WORLD
Israel army says will use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City
Israel army says will use 'unprecedented force' in Gaza City
Israel's bid to capture Gaza City has sparked international outrage, with the territory already devastated by nearly two years of war and gripped by a UN-declared famine.
Sep 19, 2025
WORLD
Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
Gaza, Palestinian future to dominate UN gathering
One world leader who will miss the gathering is Mahmud Abbas, the Palestinian president who Washington denied US visas to attend, along with his officials.
Sep 19, 2025
WORLD
Former Australian Rules player comes out as bisexual in first
Former Australian Rules player comes out as bisexual in firs...
Former West Coast defender Mitch Brown, who played 94 games for the Perth-based Eagles between 2007 and 2016, said his bisexuality was a "huge factor" in his retirement aged 28.
Aug 27, 2025
WORLD
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia has given the Iranian ambassador and three other officials seven days to leave the country.
Aug 26, 2025
WORLD
Japan PM Ishiba bounces back in polls after election debacle
Japan PM Ishiba bounces back in polls after election debacle
Ishiba took the helm of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last year and has since lost his majority in both houses of parliament, most recently in upper chamber elections in July.
Aug 25, 2025