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Putin says Russia will press on despite fuel shortages
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will press ahead with its battlefield aim of fully capturing four Ukrainian regions, rejecting diplomatic overtures from Ukraine. Source link
US and Iran to halt strikes as talks set to continue
The US and Iran will stand down on strikes and vessels will be allowed to move freely, as technical talks are slated to continue on all areas of the memorandum of understanding. Source link
Baby, young boys pulled alive from Venezuela earthquake rubble
The three children are among at least 33 people rescued during a weekend multinational operation that continued searching for survivors, while thousands remained unaccounted-for. Source link
Australia to 'finally' sign Nakamal pact amid jockeying with China
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty. Source link
Vanuatu critical infrastructure to remain 'free from militarisation' under pact
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty. Source link
Away from the regime, Iranian Australians still carry a deep sorrow
Iranian Australians are grappling with mistrust, harassment and isolation within a community deeply traumatised by an oppressive regime. Source link
Trump allies seek largest reduction in Black representation ever
States in America’s South are scrambling to draw up new electoral maps that would eliminate majority-Black electorates. Source link
The Gulf will 'not go back to where it was' after the Iran war
Before a flare-up in fighting over the weekend, the interim deal between the United States and Iran was giving the region something it badly needs, analysts say. Source link
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
A small aircraft carrying skydivers has crashed in eastern France, killing all 11 people on board, local authorities say. Source link
If the UK has become ungovernable, some people say Brexit is to blame
It took only a month after coming to office for Keir Starmer’s popularity to begin plummeting. Does it mean the UK has become ungovernable? Or is something else to blame? Source link