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Pro-Palestine Australians protest after week of tension with Israel
August 24, 2025
Thousands of Australians protested in support of Palestine on Sunday, two weeks after the country announced it would recognise a Palestinian state. More than 40 protests took place across the...
Trump-Putin summit is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia
Trump-Putin summit is latest chapter in Alaska's long history — and tension — with Russia
August 13, 2025
When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state's long history with Russia...
Sectarian tension, Israeli intervention: What led to the violence in Syria?
July 16, 2025
What started as a local conflict in southern Syria between local Druze and Bedouin communities over the weekend escalated on Wednesday into Israel bombing Syria’s Ministry of Defence and...
Environment secretary Steve Reed to unveil farming reforms to ease tension over inheritance tax
February 25, 2025
The government will announce a series of policy sweeteners for farmers who remain angry over the decision to impose inheritance tax on farms.Environment Secretary Steve Reed will address the...
Hong Kong’s wealth management thrives despite political uncertainty, geopolitical tension
November 22, 2024
Investors interested in Hong Kong's wealth management products are increasingly concerned about the city's political future, according to a survey by the Private Wealth Management Association and KPMG China...
Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China
May 20, 2024
TAIPEI, Taiwan —  In his first speech as president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China and criticism that he could provoke military conflict.At his...