Canadian MPs Move to Block Armoured Vehicle Sale to US ICE
Canadian legislators demand a halt to a $7.2m sale of bomb-resistant vehicles to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing human rights concerns. Read the full story.
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Pirates storm tanker, kidnap 12 crew off Equatorial Guinea
Armed pirates have seized 12 crew members from a Portuguese LPG carrier in a major maritime security incident. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates.
US and Russia Threaten to Resume Nuclear Testing
The US and Russia have threatened to resume nuclear weapons testing, jeopardising a key global security norm. Experts warn this could trigger a dangerous new arms race.
Qantas Flights Return for PNG's NRL Team
Qantas announces the return of Sydney to Port Moresby flights, driven by business growth and the new Papua New Guinea NRL team launching in 2028. Discover the travel impact.
West African Bloc Holds Talks with Guinea-Bissau Coup Leaders
An ECOWAS delegation has arrived in Guinea-Bissau for crisis talks with military leaders who seized power last week. The mission seeks a return to constitutional order after a contested election. Read the latest on the unfolding political crisis.
I Only Rest in the Storm: Postcolonial Blues in Guinea-Bissau
Pedro Pinho's intelligent three-hour drama dissects white privilege and postcolonial relations in Guinea-Bissau. The film opens at London's ICA on 5 December.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq gets two-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.
Man graduates after escaping cannibal tribe death sentence
Wawa Chombonggai graduates from university two decades after being marked for death by his cannibal tribe in West Papua. Read his incredible survival story.
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau after coup
The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on unconstitutional government changes. Discover the latest developments.
Guinea-Bissau coup: President flees to Senegal as junta takes power
Deposed Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrives in Senegal following military coup. New junta leader announced as West African nations condemn takeover. Read the latest developments.
Guinea-Bissau military takes control amid election chaos
Military officers seize power in Guinea-Bissau, closing borders and dissolving institutions following contested election results. International community condemns coup.
Parliament plunges into darkness during energy debate
Parliament House was plunged into darkness during a fiery energy policy clash. Coalition MPs jeered as the blackout cut off the Health Minister mid-sentence. Read the full story.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Pacific Fury Over Australia's COP31 Decision
Papua New Guinea condemns Australia's withdrawal from co-hosting COP31, calling UN climate summits a 'talk fest' that fails to hold major polluters accountable for rising sea levels.
UN to Hear Māori Rights Complaint Against NZ Government
The UN will examine claims of significant discrimination against Māori by New Zealand's coalition government, following the largest ever Indigenous rights protests. Read the full story.
The War and Treaty's National Anthem Stuns NFL Fans
American duo The War and Treaty delivered a breathtaking US national anthem performance ahead of Monday Night Football, leaving fans and critics in awe. Discover why this rendition is being hailed as one of the best.
Australia's First Aboriginal Treaty Signed in Victoria
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's Aboriginal Treaty Signed, Takes Effect 2026
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Native Title Claim Covers Melbourne and Victoria Regions
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Thailand Demands Apology from Cambodia Over Landmines
Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia after a landmine blast injured a soldier, reigniting border tensions. Read the latest on the suspended ceasefire.
PNG Leader: COP Summits Are Failing Vulnerable Nations
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
Guinea's Simandou Threatens Australia's Iron Ore Dominance
Australia's iron ore industry faces unprecedented threat as Guinea's Simandou project, containing world's largest untapped deposit, prepares to flood global markets by 2028, potentially wiping billions from mining giants.
Healey demands evidence from MoD on army recruitment
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Trump's Nuclear Move Sparks UK Security Alarm
Former President Donald Trump's plan to abandon key nuclear weapons treaty with Russia has triggered serious concerns among UK defence experts, who fear it could destabilise global security and spark a new arms race.
Russia May Resume Nuclear Testing Amid Ukraine War
Exclusive intelligence reveals Moscow may resume nuclear testing as Western support for Ukraine wavers. Experts warn of escalating global tensions and renewed arms race.
Victoria Passes Australia's First Indigenous Treaty
In a landmark moment for Australia, Victoria has passed the nation's first formal treaty legislation with Indigenous traditional owners, establishing a groundbreaking framework for self-determination and cultural recognition.
Trump considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing
Former President Donald Trump reportedly considers resuming US nuclear weapons testing, potentially triggering a dangerous new arms race with Russia and China. Experts warn this could dismantle decades of nuclear diplomacy.
Victoria's Treaty Truth: Allan Faces Backlash
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.
Indigenous treaty architect reveals 'unfinished business' demands
The lead architect behind Australia's landmark Indigenous treaty process breaks silence on what must come next, declaring 'unfinished business' that demands urgent national attention.
Guinea turmoil: Military storms prison, dissolves government
Guinea faces political chaos as elite forces storm main prison, freeing inmates while military government dissolves interim cabinet in dramatic power struggle.
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