Is this the beginning of a major shift in global oil politics? The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC and its wider alliance after nearly six decades—an exit that could ripple far beyond the Gulf. Why now? Officials say it’s about freedom. By stepping outside OPEC’s production quotas, the UAE gains flexibility to
What happens when one of South Africa’s most polarising political figures suddenly faces jail time? The spotlight turns — fast. Julius Malema, the fiery leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The charges?Illegal possession of a firearm and firing it in public. Stemming from a now-viral 2018 video
What happens when a national hero faces accusations that could rewrite his legacy? That’s the storm now surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith—once celebrated as Australia’s most decorated living soldier. Now charged with multiple counts of war crime murder linked to his time in Afghanistan. Arrested in Sydney, the former SAS corporal is accused of involvement in the
Is Australia closing its doors to Iranian visitors? For the next six months, the answer is yes—at least temporarily. The government says the ongoing US‑Israeli conflict with Iran has raised the risk that some Iranian visitors might be unable to leave Australia once their short‑term visas expire. The Department of Home Affairs explained the move
Ever wonder why filling up your car feels like a punch to the wallet lately? Blame the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped again Monday after fresh attacks on Middle East energy facilities, with Brent crude hitting $104 a barrel and WTI nudging just below $100. That’s a 40% surge since the US-Israeli strikes on
After several years of worrying lows, scientists say the icy cover around Antarctica may have staged a modest rebound this year. According to researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its summer minimum on February 26. It was at about 2.58 million
What happens when geopolitics, billion-dollar defence deals, and cutting-edge AI all collide? That’s exactly the backdrop as Emmanuel Macron lands in India for a high-stakes three-day visit — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Arriving in Mumbai, Macron is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen ties in defence, technology, and artificial intelligence.
Indonesia is gearing up for a move no other country has made yet: sending troops to Gaza. Up to 8,000 soldiers are being trained for deployment as part of phase two of the US-brokered ceasefire. Raising eyebrows, and plenty of questions. So what’s Jakarta planning? According to army chief General Maruli Simanjuntak, the troops will
So, just like that — a phone call, a post on Truth Social, and boom. A new US-India trade deal. US President Donald Trump says he’s struck an agreement with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will slash US tariffs on Indian goods from a punishing 50% down to 18%. In return? India, Trump claims,
Could a link to Jeffrey Epstein still be haunting British politics decades later? New documents suggest so. Bank statements recently released by the US Department of Justice show Epstein made three payments of $25,000. The payments, totaling $75,000, were to accounts connected to Lord Peter Mandelson. These payments were made between 2003 and 2004. Mandelson,
Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, landed in Nuuk this week for what could be the most awkward diplomatic trip of the year. Why? Because the world watched Donald Trump suddenly flip from threatening to “take over” Greenland to saying he’d be open to a “future deal.” Nobody’s quite sure what that means. Trump’s Davos announcement
What if childhood no longer meant playgrounds and daydreams—but endless scrolling instead? That’s the question Britain’s government is now grappling with as it considers a social media ban for children. Inspired by Australia’s recent crackdown. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the risks are becoming impossible to ignore. Too many young people, he warned, are being
