US President Donald Trump has taken his midterm campaign to Ohio to rally support for Republican candidates facing competitive races ahead of the November 3 elections, as the party fights to retain control of Congress. Trump’s visit forms part of a broader campaign effort targeting key states where Republicans are seeking to strengthen their position […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Washington will intensify pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of threatening American sovereignty and targeting US officials and allies. The Trump administration has defended its sanctions campaign against the court, arguing that the ICC has exceeded its authority by pursuing investigations involving […]
Russia says it could increase diesel exports to between 3 million and 3.5 million metric tonnes per month by the end of the year, potentially exceeding the volumes announced by US President Donald Trump under a recently agreed fuel supply arrangement. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday that Moscow had the capacity […]
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh will remain closed until at least October 17 following a series of deadly missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, disrupting air travel and raising security concerns across the Gulf. Saudi aviation authorities extended the suspension to allow safety inspections and ensure the airport’s […]
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has arrived in Australia for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with defence, regional security, trade and humanitarian cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions. The visit marks the monarch’s first trip to Australia in a decade and provides an opportunity for both countries to deepen diplomatic engagement […]
US President Donald Trump has said he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran in the ongoing conflict, arguing that both countries have too much to lose by becoming involved in Tehran’s war effort. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform late on Monday, Trump responded to claims by critics that […]
Taiwan says its military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills scheduled along China’s coastline this week, amid continuing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday that the island’s military is closely monitoring a series of Chinese live fire drills taking place along China’s coast this […]
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has renewed its warning to airlines, airport workers and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports and airspace following a deadly attack on Riyadh’s international airport that killed 12 people. In a statement on Sunday, the group urged aviation companies and travellers to take its warning seriously, claiming that Saudi Arabia bore […]
The UK government has given National Air Traffic Services (NATS) one week to investigate a major systems failure that disrupted flights across the country and left hundreds of thousands of passengers facing delays, cancellations and diversions. The outage, which occurred on Tuesday, September 8, affected major airports and resulted in around 2,000 flight cancellations, with […]
LoveWorld has hosted a global townhall examining concerns surrounding what it describes as the increasing sexualization of school curricula and the potential impact of sexuality-related content on children and young people. The international discussion brings together voices from the faith, education and family sectors to examine questions surrounding age-appropriate education, parental involvement, cultural values and […]