One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sparked controversy during her UK media tour by joking about “rounding up” Australians who disagree with her politics and relocating them to an island. …
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Global Reactions to US Capture of Nicolás Maduro and Temporary Administration of Venezuela
by News Deskby News DeskThe dramatic US military operation on January 3, 2026, which captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, has elicited widespread international responses ranging from strong condemnation to …
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US Gains Control Over World’s Largest Oil Reserves Following Venezuela Intervention
by News Deskby News DeskThe United States now effectively oversees Venezuela’s vast oil reserves — the largest proven in the world at approximately 303 billion barrels (around 17-18% of global totals) — after a …
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Relief and Anxiety Grip Australia’s Venezuelan Community Amid Maduro’s Capture by US Forces
by News Deskby News DeskAustralia’s tight-knit Venezuelan diaspora is grappling with a mix of hope, relief, and concern following the dramatic US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife overnight. …
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Pakistani Court Sentences Eight Journalists and Commentators to Life in Absentia for Terrorism Offences
by News Deskby News DeskA Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced eight prominent journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-related charges tied to their online support for imprisoned …
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Home Affairs Minister Declines to Confirm Active Islamic State Cell After Bondi Terror Attack
by News Deskby News DeskHome Affairs Minister Tony Burke has avoided directly answering questions about whether an Islamic State cell is currently operating in Australia, in the wake of the devastating terror attack at …
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese bides time for appropriate moment to recognise Palestinian state.
by News Deskby News DeskPrime Minister Anthony Albanese is laying the groundwork for what could be a landmark policy shift: Australia’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state. According to information obtained by 7.30, Mr. …
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Australia has not formally recognised Palestine but issues new statement reinforcing its stance.
by News Deskby News DeskAustralia is not immediately following the UK’s lead in recognizing Palestine but has taken a step closer to doing so by endorsing a joint international statement. Alongside 14 other countries—some …
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Israel claims Albanese is spreading falsehoods amid report warning of unfolding famine in Gaza
by News Deskby News DeskIsrael’s foreign minister has accused Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of making false claims after Albanese asserted that Israel was violating international law by blocking aid to Palestinian civilians in …
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Hobart Council seeks payment from Labor for election sign removal, but no formal order issued
by News Deskby News DeskTasmanian Labor faces a decision on whether to respond to or disregard a payment request from Hobart City Council for the removal of election-related stickers from public infrastructure. At a …