World
Trump Demands Iran Deal Before Lifting Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has announced that the United States will not remove its embargo on Iranian ports until Tehran consents to a deal, escalating pressure as…

Apr 14, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Louisiana shooting leaves eight children dead in domestic tragedy

A father has shot dead seven of his own children and an eighth unrelated child in a shooting spree in Shreveport, Louisiana, in what authorities…

Apr 13, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Decorated Australian Soldier Faces War Crime Murder Charges

Australia’s most-decorated active soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has vowed to fight five war crime murder charges in his first public statement since being arrested the previous…

Apr 12, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Oil prices tumble as Iran pledges Strait of Hormuz access

Oil prices have declined steeply after Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain “completely open” to commercial shipping throughout the ceasefire in the US-Israel…

Apr 11, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Unexpected Ceasefire Leaves Israel’s North Questioning Leadership

Israel’s communities in the north woke to an unexpected ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, brokered by United States President Donald Trump –…

Apr 10, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
WHO Introduces Broad Effort Targeting Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections

In a significant initiative to tackle one of contemporary healthcare’s most urgent threats, the World Health Organisation has introduced an comprehensive global initiative addressing antibiotic-resistant…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
United Nations Peacekeeping Units Expand Deployment in Conflict Affected Regions

As violence intensifies across various regions of conflict, the United Nations has declared a substantial increase of its peacekeeping operations, deploying extra personnel and funding…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Iranians Hold Their Breath as Ceasefire Teeters on Diplomatic Edge

As a delicate ceasefire edges towards collapse, Iranians are seized by uncertainty about whether peace talks can stop a return to ruinous war. With the…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
UNESCO has designated five new World Heritage Sites throughout three continents

UNESCO has revealed an remarkable extension of its renowned World Heritage Sites list, acknowledging five remarkable locations spanning three continents. This important achievement celebrates humanity’s…

Apr 9, 2026 · Maera Holton
World
Worldwide Trade Tensions Worsen as Leading Nations Apply Mutual Trade Duties

Global trade interactions have reached a critical juncture as major economies escalate their protectionist measures through tit-for-tat tariffs. This tit-for-tat approach to cross-border trade threatens…

Apr 8, 2026 · Maera Holton