“My resignation came as a wake-up call for Lebanon” – PM Saad Hariri
Lebanon Prime Minister, Saad Hariri says, that he’ll return home “in days” to formally submit his resignation. Hariri announced last…
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Earthquake hits Iraq and Iran killing scores
A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake has rattled the northern border region between Iran and Iraq, killing scores. At least 61 people…
Authorities start operation to remove 600 refugees from Manus Island centre
Authorities have started to dismantle the detention center on Manus Island, as an estimated 600 refugees and asylum seekers refuse…
Hezbollah leader says Saudi declared war on Lebanon
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah has accused Saudi Arabia of declaring war on his country, days after Lebanese PM Saad…
Holy Smoke! Vatican bans sale of cigarettes
Pope Francis has ordered a ban on the sale of cigarettes inside the Vatican, beginning next year. The step will…
French President Macron makes surprise visit to Saudi
French President Emmanuel Macron has paid an unscheduled visit to Saudi Arabia amid an escalating crisis between the kingdom and…
Australian jockey Caboche suspended for punching horse
A jockey has been suspended for punching his horse before a race in South Australia. Video of the incident shows…
Australian senator Sam Dastyari racially abused at pub
An Australian senator has criticised “the rise of the radical right” after he was racially abused by a group of…
Yemen conflict: UN official warns of world’s biggest famine
Yemen faces the world’s largest famine in decades “with millions of victims” if aid deliveries are not resumed, a senior…
UK minister Priti Patel resigns over Israel meetings row
Theresa May’s government was rocked on Wednesday by a second cabinet resignation in a week, after Priti Patel was forced…