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Strike From Gaza Kills 2 as Israel Topples 6-story Building
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip—A strike launched from Gaza killed two Thai workers inside a packaging plant in southern Israel on Tuesday, police said, hours after Israeli airstrikes toppled a six-story…
Spain, Morocco Square Off After 6,000 Migrants Arrive by Sea
MADRID—Spain faced a humanitarian and diplomatic crisis Tuesday after thousands of Moroccans took advantage of relaxed border controls in their nation to swim or paddle in inflatable boats onto European…
GOP Senators Announce Resolution To Support Israel's Right to Defend Itself Amid Attacks From Hamas
A group of 19 Republican senators introduced a resolution on Monday to reaffirm the United States’ support for Israel and its right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, amid ongoing…
Queensland to Legalise Euthanasia Amid 'Slippery Slope' Concerns
Queensland could become the next Australian jurisdiction to legalise euthanasia with the government set to introduce new laws into Parliament next week. However, one expert warns that the continuing adoption…
Victoria to Become the 'Most Highly Taxed' State in Australia: Property Council
The Victorian state government is planning to hit homeowners, homebuyers, and investors with additional taxes to tackle its debt in the 2021-22 state budget. The Andrews Labor government said the…
Biden Supports Ceasefire After Pressure From Dems, Reiterates Support for Israel's Right to Self Defense
President Joe Biden on Monday expressed his support for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel following pressure from a group of Democrats, who want the ceasefire being backed by China and…
Australia and New Zealand PMs Set for First Face-to-Face Talks Since Pandemic
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand (NZ) Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet next week for their first face-to-face bilateral talks since the beginning of the pandemic. Ardern…
Ready, Set, Fire—Federal Budget Signals Upcoming Aussie Election Spending Spree
Commentary There can be no doubt that the 2021-22 Australian federal budget announced last week was simply a spending spree. Policy decisions announced since October 2020 will be adding $31…
China’s COVID-19 Outbreaks Worsen, Officials Dismissed as Clinics Lose License
The Chinese Communist Party has punished tens of its officials in the wake of worsening COVID-19 outbreaks across the country. It also revoked the business licenses of three clinics and…