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Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Barrage At Gulf Arab States Hosting U.S. Bases: One Killed In Abu Dhabi

Iran fired ballistic missiles at multiple Gulf Arab states on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military sites, killing one person in Abu Dhabi and prompting widespread air defense activations, airspace closures and emergency alerts across the region.

Australia Issues Evacuation Order For Families Of Diplomats In Israel, Lebanon Amid US-Iran Tensions
The evacuation of families and dependents of Australian diplomats have been ordered to evacuate in several countries in the Middle East.
10 Rising Australian Startups To Watch In 2026: From AI Agents To Space Tech And Robotics
Australia's startup ecosystem continues its strong momentum into 2026, with early-stage and growth companies attracting significant investor interest amid a rebound in venture capital flows.
Australia Issues Travel Warning Following Shootout That Killed Drug Cartel Boss
Australia is advising its citizens to take extra precaution when travelling to Mexico following the shootout that killed drug cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes.
King Charles Reacts To Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: 'The Law Must Take Its Course'
King Charles III has released a statement on the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on what is the latter's 66th birthday.

Afterpay Parent Company Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs Globally

Hundreds of Australians are believed to be impacted by the decision of Block to slash 4,000 jobs around the world.

Frank Founder Misled JPMorgan in $175M Acquisition, Says Prosecutor

How Newly Released Documents Reveal JPMorgan Bankers' Ongoing Ties To Jeffrey Epstein

Newly released documents show JPMorgan bankers maintained ties with Jeffrey Epstein years after he was dropped as a client.

Economy in Focus

The Trade Titan Of The South: Analyzing Australia's Top 10 Export Destinations In 2026
For decades, the Australian economy has been described as "riding on the sheep's back" or "digging its way to prosperity."
Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey
Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

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Savannah Guthrie Raises Reward To Up To US$1 Million, Acknowledges Mom 'May Already Be Gone'
Savannah Guthrie and her family have raised the reward for any information of the whereabouts of her mom Nancy to up to US$1 million.

Discord Pushes Implementation Of Global Age Checks To Second Half Of 2026

Discord has delayed the implementation of its global age checks to the second half of 2026 following user backlash.

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Life

(VIDEO) Punch The Monkey: Orphaned Baby Macaque Punch-kun Goes Viral At Japanese Zoo
A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch-kun has captured hearts worldwide after videos and photos of him carrying a large stuffed orangutan toy everywhere went viral on social media.
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Technology

IOS 26.4 Beta Lets You Generate Custom Apple Music Playlists Instantly Using Just Text Prompt
Apple Music's new Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 beta lets users create fully personalized playlists from a simple text prompt for instant music curation.
(VIDEO) Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Unveiled: AI Enhancements, Privacy Display and Price Adjustments
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Tools in Escalating Clash Over Military Safeguards

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Entertainment

Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young, Byun Yo Han Are Now Married
Girls' Generation member and actress Tiffany Young has registered her marriage to actor Byun Yo-han, making them legally married.
(VIDEO) BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' Shatters Records with 1.46 Million Copies Sold on First Day
(VIDEO) Gwen Stefani Sparks Debate with Lent Prayer Challenge Promotion

Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Barrage At Gulf Arab States Hosting U.S. Bases: One Killed In Abu Dhabi

Australia Issues Evacuation Order For Families Of Diplomats In Israel, Lebanon Amid US-Iran Tensions

10 Rising Australian Startups To Watch In 2026: From AI Agents To Space Tech And Robotics

Australia Issues Travel Warning Following Shootout That Killed Drug Cartel Boss

King Charles Reacts To Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: 'The Law Must Take Its Course'

Polestar Automotive Holding Stock Surges 20% on Record 2025 Sales Growth, Major Model Offensive Announcement

(VIDEO) Dove Cameron Thriller Series '56 Days' Tops Prime Video Charts, Hits No. 1 in U.S

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Holds Phone Call With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

(VIDEO) Jim Carrey Makes Rare Public Debut With Girlfriend Min Ah, Calls Her 'Sublime Companion'

(VIDEO) Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Reviews Thousands of Video Hours & Speaks Out

Shanna Moakler Claims 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Kim Kardashian Led to Divorce From Travis Barker

Baldwin Insurance Group Stock Soars 25% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat, $250 Million Buyback and Upbeat Outlook

(VIDEO) Trump Announces 'Major Combat Operations' Against Iran, Urges Regime Change in Joint US-Israel Strikes

Afterpay Parent Company Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs Globally

How Newly Released Documents Reveal JPMorgan Bankers' Ongoing Ties To Jeffrey Epstein

The Trade Titan Of The South: Analyzing Australia's Top 10 Export Destinations In 2026

Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey

Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

Savannah Guthrie Raises Reward To Up To US$1 Million, Acknowledges Mom 'May Already Be Gone'

Mayweather Vs Pacquiao 2: Boxing Legends Set To Clash In Historic Rematch At Las Vegas' $2.3B Sphere

Anthropic Claims Chinese AI Firms Illegally Copied Claude In Massive 'Distillation Attacks'

JPMorgan Chase Closed Trump Accounts After Capitol Riot, Court Filing Reveals

Discord Pushes Implementation Of Global Age Checks To Second Half Of 2026

Bank Of America (BAC) Stock Dips To $50.41 Amid Economic Uncertainty And Tariff Pressures

FIGS Inc. Stock Rockets 24% on Blowout Q4 Earnings, Raised Guidance and Analyst Upgrades Signal Turnaround

Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Set to Reshape Global Entertainment

Bill Gates Says He Brought Foundation Executives to Meetings With Jeffrey Epstein

(VIDEO) Punch The Monkey: Orphaned Baby Macaque Punch-kun Goes Viral At Japanese Zoo

NYT Connections #993 Hints and Answers for February 28, 2026

Wordle #1715 Answer and Hints for February 28, 2026: Mythological Beast Challenges Players in Tough Puzzle

IOS 26.4 Beta Lets You Generate Custom Apple Music Playlists Instantly Using Just Text Prompt

(VIDEO) Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Unveiled: AI Enhancements, Privacy Display and Price Adjustments

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Tools in Escalating Clash Over Military Safeguards

AusAlert Community Testing Scheduled For June, Nationwide Testing To Take Place In July

Oil Prices Surge 3-5% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Fears of Supply Disruptions Through Strait of Hormuz

Netflix Stock Surges 13.8% as Company Walks Away from Warner Bros

Intuit Stock Surges 3.7% After Strong Q2 Earnings Beat, AI Partnerships Fuel Optimism

Girls' Generation's Tiffany Young, Byun Yo Han Are Now Married

(VIDEO) BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' Shatters Records with 1.46 Million Copies Sold on First Day

(VIDEO) Gwen Stefani Sparks Debate with Lent Prayer Challenge Promotion