Dominic Sirico 
The top United Nations court Friday ordered Israel to halt military operations in Rafah, a landmark ruling likely to increase mounting international pressure on Israel more than seven months into the Gaza war. Israel must “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group … Read more
An Australian court has determined that a former US Marine pilot, who was accused of illegally training Chinese military pilots more than ten years ago, was suitable for extradition to the United States. Daniel Duggan, currently a citizen of Australia, had disputed the accusations and was awaiting word from the Attorney General on his potential … Read more
China said on Friday that Taiwan’s leadership was pushing the self-ruled island into war and warned of further “countermeasures”, as Beijing conducted military drills around the territory. Chinese warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan on the second day of drills that Beijing said were a test of its ability to seize the island, days after … Read more
The black mushroom cloud had barely faded in Ghazni province before kids clustered around the edge of the crater created by the mine, one of the devices that kills a child every other day in Afghanistan. Afghans have been able to return to fields, schools and roads since the Taliban authorities ended their insurgency and … Read more
A diplomatic upgrade and a surprise appearance by Barack Obama: US President Joe Biden pulled out the stops as he hosted Kenyan counterpart William Ruto for a lavish state visit aimed at competing with Russia and China for influence in Africa. At a gala dinner in a large pavilion set up on the White House … Read more
A Biden administration initiative calls for upgrades to the US electric power infrastructure to protect against cyber attacks AFP / Apu GOMES The average yearly household bill in Canberra will climb by $240 due to a 12.75% increase in electricity costs, beginning July 1. This hike is less than the expected increase of 17%, and … Read more
Russia has arrested a number of generals and military leaders in recent weeks, seeking to overhaul an army hierarchy seen as corrupt and inefficient in an reinvigorated push for victory in Ukraine. With the Kremlin now trying to beat Ukraine by outspending it on artillery, missiles, drones and ammunition, Moscow is putting a tighter leash … Read more
Representation. A knife. The government of Western Australia is about to enact the strictest knife legislation in the nation, enabling law enforcement officers to use portable metal detectors to search anybody inside a restricted area at any time and any place for concealed weapons. Knife Wanding Areas (KWAs) are zones that have been defined and … Read more
The UN General Assembly voted Thursday to establish an annual day of remembrance for the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia. The resolution written by Germany and Rwanda — countries synonymous with genocide in the 20th century — received 84 votes in favor, 19 against with 68 abstentions and makes … Read more
‘Global posture review,’ planning document by Pentagon, in 2021 emphasized building defenses in the Indo-Pacific region against potential threats from China. US military commander Lt Gen Stephen Sklenka said Australia would not be drawn into any major conflict in the Indo-Pacific region with China, adding that the decision has to be made at the national … Read more
