politics

02 Sep

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

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Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah? US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it. The United States has floated a proposal for an economic zone in southern Lebanon in what analysts tell Al Jazeera is a far-fetched and poorly thought-out plan to incentivise the Lebanese government to push on with disarming Hezbollah. The US envoy to the Middle East, Thomas Barrack, floated the economic zone during a visit to Lebanon on Tuesday but provided few details other than hints at financing. “We, all of…
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02 Sep

Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme

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Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel’s Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has been sharply depreciating again as European powers push to reinstate United Nations sanctions against the country amid stalled diplomacy and fears of war with Israel and the United States. The US dollar hit a price of more than 1.06 million rials in Tehran’s open currency market on Monday, slightly higher than before Tehran and Washington started mediated negotiations in April. The Iranian government and…
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02 Sep

Foreign tourism to the US drops amid Trump-era policies

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Foreign tourism to the US drops amid Trump-era policies Tourism is down in five out of the past six months, with experts linking the decline to President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and restrictive policies. The number of foreign visitors to the United States continues to decline, as a range of policies put forth by the administration of US President Donald Trump has made tourists wary of travelling to the country. In July, foreign visits to the US decreased by 3 percent year-over-year, according to recently released preliminary government data. That decrease follows a trend that has been seen almost every Read…
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02 Sep

Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump

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Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests draw tens of thousands in all 50 US states. As the Labor Day holidays get under way, tens of thousands of protesters have gathered at rallies across the United States to call for stronger worker protections and attack a range of policies undertaken by the administration of US President Donald Trump. More than 1,000 demonstrations are expected on Monday to span all 50 states, under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires.” Protesters are demanding stronger worker protections, fully funded schools, healthcare and housing for all, and…
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02 Sep

Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela

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Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says US military build-up in Caribbean is aimed at overthrowing his government . Maduro says he is ready to 'declare a republic in arms' if attacked by US forces . US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean in an operation said to target Latin American drug cartels . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour

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Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud . The 81-year-old former New York City mayor was hospitalised on Saturday after a car crash . He suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, along with multiple lacerations, contusions and injuries to his left arm and leg . Read full story: Source
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02 Sep

How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia 3 hours ago Share Save Gavin Butler BBC News Share Save Watch: Politicians' perks cut after fatal anti-government demonstrations across Indonesia Protesters have been killed, buildings torched and politicians' houses looted as anti-government unrest spreads across Indonesia - and the authorities respond with force. Mass demonstrations, fuelled by cost-of-living woes and public frustration with the political elite, first erupted in Jakarta on 25 August to condemn what many viewed as excessive pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians. By the end of Read…
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02 Sep

Australia’s Age-Check Crunch: Social Media Roadblock or Reality?

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Starting December, all Australian social media users—not just those under 16—must verify their age, but a new trial reveals it may be far harder than promised. While some users breeze through selfie-based checks in 40 seconds, others face waits of up to an hour. Tools like Yoti struggle with alarming error rates—up to 73% for 15-year-olds—and disproportionately affect non-Caucasian and female users. Without reliable backup methods or appeals, users risk wrongful exclusion. Smaller platforms may simply withdraw rather than shoulder the heavy tech and compliance burden.
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02 Sep

Coalition, Greens, Independents Force Push for Immediate Home-Care Funding

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Under intensifying pressure, Labor is facing a united front from the Coalition, Greens, and cross-bench senators demanding immediate release of in-home aged care funding ahead of the November rollout of the Support at Home program. Over 121,000 older Australians await assessments, while more than 87,000 approved recipients remain without care packages. Despite Labor’s claims of weekly allocations, no new packages have been released since June. Critics warn families are being forced into hospitals due to the lack of home support, calling the delay “unconscionable.”
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