Attack on UN Base in Sudan: 6 Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed
Darwin, 14 December: Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been killed and eight others injured in a terrorist attack on a United Nations base in the Abyei…
Australia Considers Buying Israeli-Made Iron Dome Interceptor Missiles
Darwin, October 29: Australia is considering purchasing missile interceptor systems developed for Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system as the country moves to strengthen its…
Death Toll Rises to 64 After Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain
Darwin, October 28: The death toll from a collision involving two high-speed trains in central Spain has risen to 64, the regional government of Castilla-La…
Netanyahu’s Return as Prime Minister ‘Almost Impossible’ After Right-Wing Bloc’s Election Setback
Darwin, October 28: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc has suffered a major setback in the country’s elections, according to preliminary exit polls. The…
Saudi Arabia to Build Oil Reserves in Singapore to Secure Energy Supplies
Darwin, October 27: Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil at Singapore’s Jurong Rock Caverns to strengthen the security of energy supplies across Asia. The…
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Iran Seizes Smuggled Oil Tanker, Detains 18 Crew Including Bangladeshis
Darwin, 13 December: Iran’s coast guard has seized a tanker carrying a large quantity of smuggled diesel fuel in the Gulf of Oman and detained…
Thailand Deploys F-16s Against Cambodia as Death Toll Rises, 700,000 Evacuated
The Thailand-Cambodia border conflict escalated with Thailand using F-16 fighter jets to bomb targets inside Cambodia, and Cambodia responding with rocket barrages. The severe fighting has killed at least 21 people and forced 700,000 civilians to flee. Both sides continue military action despite a claimed ceasefire by US President Donald Trump.
Peace Plan Envisions Ukraine Joining EU by 2027, Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The latest draft of the US-led peace plan includes a major European concession: fast-tracked EU accession for Ukraine by January 2027. This is coordinated with the EU’s agreement to indefinitely freeze €210bn in Russian sovereign assets, paving the way for a crucial loan to address Ukraine’s €135.7bn financial needs. The plan is being discussed by Steve Witkoff and Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin.
Iran arrests female Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Darwin, 13 December: Iranian security forces have arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi. She was detained on Friday (12 December) while attending a memorial…
Germany Pledges Counter-Measures After Alleged Russian Cyberattack on Air Traffic Control
Germany, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand accountability for a GRU cyber-attack on air traffic control and a major electoral disinformation campaign. Berlin says it will coordinate with EU partners on “counter-measures” to make Moscow pay a price for its hybrid warfare against Europe.
Russia Sues Euroclear Over EU Plan to Loan Frozen Assets to Ukraine
The Russian Central Bank has sued Euroclear in Moscow, branding the EU’s plan to use €210bn in frozen assets for a €90bn Ukraine loan as theft. Belgium, home to Euroclear, demands water-tight financial guarantees before the Brussels summit, fearing a €185bn liability and damage to the international financial system
33 Killed as Myanmar Military Launches Air Strike on Hospital
Darwin, 12 December: At least 33 people have been killed and around 70 others wounded after an air strike by Myanmar’s military government hit a major…
Over 600 Artifacts Stolen from Museum in the UK
Darwin, 12 December: More than 600 artifacts have been stolen from a museum in the southwestern UK city of Bristol, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The…
US Launches ‘Trump Gold Visa’, Direct Path to Citizenship
Darwin, 12 December: The Trump administration has introduced a new visa program called the ‘Trump Gold Visa’ aimed at wealthy individuals interested in acquiring U.S….