‘I’d rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia’
Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
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Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
Continue ReadingOne year after India-Pakistan conflict, ceasefire holds – but little else does
A year after their military conflict, India and Pakistan avoid war, but diplomacy and trust remain frozen.
Continue ReadingUS military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in strait
The US military has said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking US forces”. The exchange occurred on Thursday as US navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said in a social media post. US forces intercepted “unprovoked […]
Continue ReadingThousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Continue ReadingAnti-war protests rock Japan as PM Sanae Takaichi pushes for stronger defence
Now, Takaichi says this framework no longer reflects reality. Geographically, Japan sits in a challenging neighbourhood with an assertive China, an unpredictable North Korea, and Russia nearby. And the United States, its closest ally, has been encouraging Tokyo to play a more active security role.
Continue ReadingU.S. launches strikes on Iran after attacks on warships, military says
The “self-defense strikes” followed attacks on three American naval vessels, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. None of the U.S. warships were hit.
Continue ReadingFive killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
Continue ReadingCrowds cheer China’s new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star’s welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
Continue ReadingTrump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU to approve trade deal with US
The US president said the European Union must enact the trade deal agreed last year and drop tariffs on American goods to zero.
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