Why hasn’t New Zealand recognised Palestine?
New Zealand's FM discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting global alliances, and diplomacy.
Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests
Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate
Australian household energy bills will halve by 2050 as solar panels, batteries and electric cars and appliances become the norm, reducing pressure on the federal government over living costs and creating room for more climate action, a thinktank study suggests.
Modelling by the Grattan Institute finds that cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in line with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will cut average household energy costs from about $5,800 today to about $3,000.
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Continue reading...Taliban and Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire across Afghanistan border
Deadly clashes erupted overnight between the Taliban and Pakistani forces across the Afghanistan border.
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Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Crowd boos mention of Netanyahu during Witkoff’s speech in Tel Aviv
US envoy Steve Witkoff and members of President Donald Trump’s family spoke to nearly half a million people in Tel Aviv.
China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat
Beijing says it will act if US president doesn’t stand down, while investors brace for trade war turmoil
Beijing has told the US it will retaliate if Donald Trump fails to back down on his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports as investors brace for another bout of trade war turmoil.
China’s commerce ministry blamed Washington for raising trade tensions between the two countries after Trump announced on Friday that he would impose the additional tariffs on China’s exports to the US, along with new controls on critical software, by 1 November.
Continue reading...Madagascar president alleges coup attempt as soldiers support protesters
Soldiers from a Madagascar army unit have declared support for the youth-led anti-government protests, urging police to
Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children
The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.
Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in ‘retaliatory’ border attacks
The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.
Afghan Taliban says Pakistani troops killed in ‘retaliatory’ border attacks
The attacks came days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan.
Israel and Gaza prepare for release of hostages and prisoners – The Guardian
- Israel and Gaza prepare for release of hostages and prisoners The Guardian
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- Vance says Israeli hostages could be released by Hamas at 'any moment now' NBC News
- Israelis praise Trump at huge rally ahead of expected hostage release by Hamas in Gaza BBC
- Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation The New York Times
Estimated cost to rebuild Gaza not “sufficient”
The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn
Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation
Soldiers join mass antigovernment protests, urging no violence, as unrest over shortages and political divisions grows.
Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: What we know so far – Al Jazeera
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Pakistani, Afghan forces exchange deadly border fire: What’s next?
Afghan officials say 58 Pakistani soldiers killed while Pakistan says 200 Taliban and affiliated 'terrorists' dead.
Nuns escape fire at historic Italian monastery
Drone footage shows blaze destroying the historic Bernaga Monastery in Italy.
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash – Reuters
- Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash Reuters
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Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.
Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll
Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.