Australia has taken a significant step towards bolstering its naval capabilities by committing A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) to upgrade its Collins-class submarines. The four-year contract, awarded to state-owned submarine builder ASC, will see vital upgrades …
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Venezuelan Migrants Struggle to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election
Venezuelan migrants across South America and Europe are facing difficulties registering to vote in their country’s upcoming presidential election on Sunday. Despite over half of the nearly 8 million Venezuelan emigrants being of voting age, …
Continue readingOil Prices Dip on Weak Chinese Demand, Gaza Ceasefire Hopes
Oil prices fell on Thursday, driven by concerns over weakening Chinese demand and expectations of a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Brent crude futures for September dropped 1.1% to $80.80 a barrel, while U.S. West …
Continue readingWildfires Threaten Canadian Oil Pipeline, Force Evacuations in Jasper
Wildfires continue to rage across western Canada, posing significant threats to infrastructure and communities. In Alberta, the flames have reached Jasper, a popular tourist town, forcing the evacuation of 25,000 residents. The wildfires have also …
Continue readingVenezuela’s Maduro Seeks Third Term Amidst Economic Crisis and International Condemnation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a third term in office on July 28th. His bid for re-election comes amidst a severe economic crisis that has plunged the country into widespread poverty and driven millions …
Continue readingBangladesh Eases Curfew After Protests, But Tensions Remain High
Bangladesh has begun to ease its curfew after four days of nationwide protests against job quotas in government positions. The unrest, sparked by university students, resulted in the deaths of nearly 150 people. The protests …
Continue readingNetanyahu Says Hostage Deal Could Be Near as Fighting Rages in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told families of hostages held in Gaza that a deal for their release could be near. This comes as fighting continues to rage in the battered Palestinian enclave. Israeli …
Continue readingBiden Steps Aside: President Announces Decision Not to Seek Reelection
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek re-election in 2024. In a letter posted on social media, the president cited the need to focus on his duties as president and the …
Continue readingPhilippines, China Reach Provisional Deal on South China Sea Resupply Missions
The Philippines and China have reached an agreement on a “provisional arrangement” for resupply missions to a grounded Philippine naval ship in the disputed South China Sea. The agreement was announced by the Philippine Department …
Continue readingItaly’s Meloni Prioritizes Domestic Politics Over EU Influence, Experts Warn
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s decision to not support Ursula von der Leyen’s re-election as European Commission president has sparked concerns about Italy’s future influence within the EU. While Meloni cites her commitment to her …
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