world

The US is urging dozens of countries to follow Australia’s lead and sign onto a plan to stop relying on China for the critical minerals used in modern technology.  Source link

Ahead of planned nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, satellite imagery reveals how the US is positioning itself for potential military escalation.  Source link

The Kremlin says it sees progress and positive movement in the talks, brokered by the United States, as Donald Trump urges both sides to reach a peace deal. Source link

A judge described Vladimir Motin as “an accident waiting to happen” as he handed the Russian national a six-year jail term. Source link

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson lied when asked about the nature of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Source link

The US has been gripped by cold weather in recent weeks, but pundits say it is in Texas where hell has truly frozen over. A blue wave just swept a GOP stronghold, and Republicans are very worried. Source link

Australians working in Japan’s ski fields say while the sport has unpredictable risks, there are ways to be prepared. Source link

The two-day trilateral meeting began after Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had exploited a US-backed energy truce last week to stockpile munitions before attacking Ukraine with a record number of ballistic missiles. Source link

Changing jobs is a basic right for most people, but it is not so simple for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility workers. Source link

The Greater Sunrise gas project was meant to transform Timor-Leste and bring billions in revenue, but locals are still waiting for the jobs and opportunities that were promised.  Source link