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Russian pensioner Olga Shkuratova trembled, clutching a scrap of paper bearing a handwritten phone number for her son.

AFP news Mar 18, 2025

Westpac's decision to compete directly with ANZ Bank is being seen as a positive move for customers.

Sana Khan Mar 18, 2025

Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne.

AFP news Mar 18, 2025

US officials on Sunday vowed further strikes in Yemen until the Huthi rebels decide to end their attacks on Red Sea shipping, while also threatening action against the group's backer Iran.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

At least 40 people were killed and dozens more injured by tornadoes and violent storms that ravaged the central and southern United States at the weekend, local authorities said.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

Andrey Klimenko hiccups and shifts his weight from one leg to the other.

AFP news Mar 17, 2025

Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advised residents to stay inside a room with running water before the fire reaches them, warning that the extreme heat could be deadly.

Sana Khan Mar 17, 2025

A questionnaire was sent to university researchers in the past two weeks, requiring a response within 48 hours. The document contains over 30 questions aimed at assessing eligibility for funding.

Sana Khan Mar 14, 2025

AER chair, Clare Savage, acknowledged that it is still a challenging time for energy consumers, particularly for those affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Vidhya CK Mar 13, 2025

Due to the severe weather and a high number of power failures, some customers may experience long outages, especially in areas where special equipment like elevated work platforms is needed for repairs.

Sana Khan Mar 13, 2025

The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a temporary income support payment for people who can show they lost income because of a disaster. It is available for up to 13 weeks for employees, small business owners, and farmers who have lost their main source of income.

Sana Khan Mar 11, 2025

North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.

AFP news Mar 10, 2025

Pensioners will see the biggest boost, with those on the maximum single-rate Age Pension receiving an extra AU$4.60 per fortnight, raising their total payment to AU$1,149.

Sana Khan Mar 10, 2025

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 190,000 homes and businesses.

AFP news Mar 10, 2025

On a lush green hilltop on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, Carmela Keren Yakuti proudly shows off her home in Dovev, which she fled more than 16 months ago over fears of a Hezbollah attack.

AFP news Mar 08, 2025

Pope Francis's condition remained stable but complex on Friday as he battles pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said, a day after releasing an audio message in which the 88-year-old sounded weak and breathless.

AFP news Mar 08, 2025

"I'm confident that the insurance companies know what they need to do, I'm confident that they're putting in place the arrangements to process lots of claims," Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated.

Vidhya CK Mar 08, 2025

Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, swelling rivers, sparking evacuation orders and leaving 80,000 homes without electricity.

AFP news Mar 07, 2025

Cyclones are unpredictable, and a delayed arrival can impact their strength, as they gain energy from warm ocean waters, meaning the longer they stay over water, the more powerful they can become.

Sana Khan Mar 07, 2025

President Trump delivered a historically long address to Congress Tuesday, as Democrats protested by walking out and refusing to clap while he enumerated his accomplishments.

Marvie Basilan Mar 06, 2025

Authorities have long warned about foreign espionage agencies, particularly from China, using social media platforms to target individuals with access to U.S. government secrets.

Vidhya CK Mar 06, 2025

According to Facebook users, the hashtag #cyclonealfred led to a blank page, which read: "Posts with cyclonealfred are temporarily hidden here. Some content in those posts goes against our Community Standards."

Sana Khan Mar 05, 2025

Aside from tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, Trump has also gone hard on China, slapping an additional 10% tariff on certain Chinese goods last month, a move that drew sharp criticism from Beijing.

Marvie Basilan Mar 05, 2025

The health department also asked employees to respond to a request for information about their recent accomplishments from DOGE, changing its previous stance that allowed them to ignore the request without consequences. Employees were told to submit their responses by midnight.

Vidhya CK Mar 05, 2025

The coasts of Queensland and NSW were expected to be the most affected starting Wednesday, with the most severe conditions anticipated on Friday, when Alfred was forecast to make landfall.

Vidhya CK Mar 05, 2025

The survey found that 76% of Democrats believe all children born in the U.S. should automatically become citizens. This view was shared by 54% of Independents and 26% of Republicans.

Sana Khan Mar 03, 2025