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US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
The US has requested the Philippines extradite church leader Apollo Quiboloy to face trial for child sex trafficking and fraud charges. Quiboloy was arrested in 2024 and remains detained while Philippine courts continue proceedings.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Argentina says it will not retaliate after Brazil downgraded diplomatic ties over President Milei’s recent criticism of Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Eight countries denounce Israeli violations, attacks on healthcare in Gaza
Eight Arab and Muslim nations condemned Israeli violations in Gaza, particularly targeting of healthcare facilities and attacks on civilians, calling them grave breaches of international humanitarian law.
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino retains support from several African football federations, particularly those benefiting from his funding programs, despite recent controversy over a privatization proposal.
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
A new poll shows 66% of U.S. adults believe in climate change, down from 73% in September 2025, while reported personal heat impacts have increased significantly.
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
Pakistani authorities implemented new restrictions requiring international media to obtain permission before reporting outside three major cities, following international coverage of deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Banned from football at home, Afghan women’s team reunite 8,000 miles away
Afghan women footballers, dispersed to countries worldwide after Taliban restrictions, reunited in New Zealand to play their first matches as an officially recognized Fifa-backed team since fleeing Afghanistan.
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Colombia’s defence minister warns of terrorism threats ahead of Friday’s presidential inauguration in Cali, prompting deployment of 11,000 troops and a drone no-fly zone.
Nigerian security forces rescue 308 abductees from Kainji Lake National Park
Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks across Niger and Kwara states in what authorities describe as the largest single-day rescue operation.
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s national electricity grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. The state utility announced the failure but provided no immediate details on cause, extent, or restoration timeline.
U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions
The U.S. dollar weakened sharply against the Japanese yen after American and Japanese officials confirmed coordinated market interventions, with the exchange rate falling to 156.34 yen per dollar on Monday.
Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
A bystander named Jordan Salinas confronted an armed shooter at an Idaho restaurant on Saturday, helping prevent further casualties. At least three people were killed and several others wounded in the incident.
‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
International networks are organizing drug-facilitated sexual assaults, sharing footage online and recruiting participants through encrypted platforms like Telegram, with law enforcement identifying hundreds of perpetrators across multiple countries.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers while US officials provide limited protection, despite many being US citizens with deep American ties.
From a mother’s grief to a nation’s fury: How an exam leak became a political storm
An 18-year-old Indian student’s suicide following the cancellation of medical exam results triggered nationwide protests that forced the education minister’s resignation, highlighting systemic issues in the country’s high-pressure education system.
Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince urged Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue with Iran over military escalation, hours before the US president announced a pause in strikes.
Migrant deaths in Ceuta rise to 72 after border surge from Morocco
At least 72 people died after roughly 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over several days, prompting EU member states to call for coordinated border measures.
Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno called for his former son-in-law, House member Max Miller, to resign amid domestic abuse allegations involving Moreno’s daughter. Miller has refused to step down despite growing pressure.
Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Iran’s foreign minister stated negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are reaching final stages, with both nations working toward a new maritime route agreement through the strategic waterway.
Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll
A new poll shows 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration policies, down from 49% at the start of his second term, though about half say he has overstepped on enforcement measures.
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, Russian state media reported citing security officials.
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Townsville Workers Movement Pushes for Compensation Amidst Election Promises
Townsville workers are voicing their concerns about Clive Palmer’s campaign promises, namely a pledge to pay back Queensland Nickel entitlements to 800 workers who lost their jobs when the refinery closed in 2016. The problem: the money is set to be paid exactly 3...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...
Police to Stop Search for Missing Snowshoers Off Vancouver’s North Shore
Five days was all it took for Vancouver police to stop the search for Roy Lee, 43 years old and Chun Lam, 64, two snowshoers who disappeared around Vancouver's North Shore Mountains on Christmas Day. This is the second high profile missing persons case in the North...
What Karl Marx and Donald Trump Have In Common: A Critique of Capitalism and a Socialist Solution for the American Worker
“Make America Great Again” and Trump’s message of hope for millions of “mid class” Americans left behind by global capitalism is a story told by an unlikely associate, Karl Marx. Tump’s message to bring back jobs to a class of Americans echos one of Marx’s main...