- How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan The New York Times
- Test Marks Big Step in Taiwan’s Bid To Challenge Beijing as World’s Leading Drone-Maker nysun.com
- Koo calls for Legislature to back Cabinet's unmanned systems bill Focus Taiwan
- Taiwan's Sea Drone Order May Signal Shift in Maritime Defense Strategy - Subscription Growth Report dars.gov.et
- Taiwan advances efforts to become global drone hub with non-China supply chain edge digitimes
Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters
Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online advertisements
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The Albanese government is prepared to tighten rules on gambling inducements, but is less likely to budge on advertising rules, as negotiations continue on wagering legislation, which so far has lacked the support needed to pass parliament.
Federal Labor is open to considering amendments to its legislation from the Coalition when MPs return to Canberra this week, sources say.
Continue reading...Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach – The Guardian
- Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach The Guardian
- Iran makes dramatic new demands around Strait of Hormuz Politico
- Talks with US won't happen while interim deal is breached, Iranian minister says Reuters
- Live updates: US-Iran war news: Iran insists on US concessions before opening Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
How a schoolteacher’s son became Kashmir’s first India Test cricketer
Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.
‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss
Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path
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Two planes have narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac of Australia’s busiest airport as it struggles with staff shortages.
The Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes almost collided at Sydney airport at 7am on Sunday.
Continue reading...Missile Barrages Against Ukraine, Switching Off Crimea, Russia’s Military Reshuffle and Preparing for War in Taiwan. The Big Five, 9 August edition – Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan
- Missile Barrages Against Ukraine, Switching Off Crimea, Russia’s Military Reshuffle and Preparing for War in Taiwan. The Big Five, 9 August edition Futura Doctrina | Mick Ryan
- What is the Patriot missile system and why are supplies depleted worldwide? Reuters
- Retired Army colonel explains why Patriot missiles are so valuable and in short supply PBS
- U.S. Patriot shortage raises air-defense concerns in South Korea upi.com
- The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine NPR
Indonesia closes all access to Mount Bromo as wildfire expands – Reuters
Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say
Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say
The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday’s incident had died.
Police at the Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province said the girl, who had been treated at hospital with critical wounds, had died, a day after a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents and then killed more people at his school before turning the gun on himself.
Continue reading...Cuba Is Low on Oil. Now, It’s Counting on Solar, With China’s Help. – WSJ
Fires seen in Russia’s Belgorod amid reported Ukrainian drone attack – The Kyiv Independent
- Fires seen in Russia's Belgorod amid reported Ukrainian drone attack The Kyiv Independent
- Russia’s Belgorod comes under drone attack as explosions and fires reported Українська правда
- ‘A playground, a beach, a home’: UNICEF demands end to child deaths in Russia-Ukraine war UN News
- 3 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Belgorod, Russia Says The Moscow Times
- 13 people injured in Belgorod drone attack Breakingthenews.net
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, fire extinguished – Reuters
- Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery, fire extinguished Reuters
- Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news NPR
- Oil Ships Signal Egypt and Suez to Mask Saudi Red Sea Loadings Bloomberg.com
- Saudi Arabia says fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jizan Al Jazeera
- Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strikes on Saudi Tankers The New York Times
British Columbia wildfire forces more than 20,000 to flee, destroys homes – Al Jazeera
- British Columbia wildfire forces more than 20,000 to flee, destroys homes Al Jazeera
- ‘Explosive’ wildfire forces 20,000 people to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency The Guardian
- A fast-moving wildfire forces more than 20,000 people to evacuate in western Canada CNN
- State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size BBC
- Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- 'Winter is coming': Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia's full-scale invasion CNBC
- Wes Streeting: Allies must step up to help Ukraine weather winter The Times
- Ukraine energy chief says infrastructure attacks will shape war’s outcome politico.eu
- Kyiv may come under new ballistic attack overnight Breakingthenews.net
An unbearable rotting stench is plaguing an LA neighbourhood
Heaps of rotting meat have been festering in the summer sun after a fire ripped through a huge food warehouse.
Iran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
Bristol artist Banksy’s works cost taxpayers nearly £150k – BBC
- Bristol artist Banksy's works cost taxpayers nearly £150k BBC
- Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000 The Guardian
- Banksy artworks cost taxpayers almost £150k The Telegraph
- Banksy in pictures - guerrilla artists' best-known works as bills to remove pieces soar Daily Mirror
- Banksy artworks cost public £150,000 in clean-up and security bills The Times
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.