A trainee doctor from Singapore pleaded guilty on July 9 to charges of secretly filming hundreds of colleagues while they were using the toilets and showers in three major Melbourne hospitals. Ryan Cho, 28, whose medical registration was suspended by Australian health regulators in 2025, pleaded gu
Australia agreed on July 9 to sell India uranium, with the leaders of both countries committing to closer defence and energy cooperation in the face of shared concerns about China’s military rise. After signing the uranium deal during a meeting in Melbourne, the visiting Indian Prime Minister Naren
The United States has launched another round of attacks on Iran while the country was holding a state funeral procession for its late Supreme Leader. The strikes took place around midday local time on Thursday (July 9), targeting several locations in Iran's southern coastal province of Bushehr. The
US President Donald Trump has announced that he has instructed his administration's Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, to suspend all forms of trade with Spain. He also described the European country as a "terrible partner" in the NATO military alliance. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit
Iran retaliates with strikes on 85 locations after US hits 80 targets Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again after the United States claimed to have carried out a fresh wave of airstrikes on 80 targets inside Iran. In response, Tehran vowed severe retaliation, while the Islamic Revolu
China has conducted a test of a long-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) in the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Senior Captain Wang Xuemeng, spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, said the missile was launched from a submarine into international waters in the
The United States has carried out airstrikes on multiple locations across Iran. The attacks were launched on Wednesday (July 8) in retaliation for assaults on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operation in a statement. In a post on social media, CENTCOM
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new pilot "Visa Package" initiative aimed at making travel to the Kingdom easier and more convenient. Under this special program, eligible tourists will be able to obtain a tourism visa through a single integrated package that also includes airline tickets, hotel bookin
Dubai's real estate market has witnessed a remarkable surge at the start of the year. According to international property consultancy Knight Frank, a record 296 luxury homes priced above $10 million were sold in Dubai during the first six months of the year. The total value of these transactions rea
Türkiye is fully prepared to host NATO's historic 36th Summit. The two-day meeting of heads of state and government will begin on Tuesday (July 7) at the Presidential Complex (Presidential Palace) in the capital, Ankara. Top leaders from all 32 NATO member states are expected to attend. Thousands of
In a historic political move aimed at helping end Israel's devastating military campaign and offensive in Gaza, the Palestinian movement Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing administration after nearly two decades of rule in the Gaza Strip. The decision paves the way for the transfer
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Hafiz Saeed, the founder of the Pakistan-based banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as the principal accused in the case related to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. On Monday (July 6), the NIA submitted a supp
China and Russia are set to conduct joint military exercises to strengthen their capabilities in maritime and air operations. As part of this effort, the two countries will begin a joint naval exercise off China's eastern coast this week. China's Ministry of National Defense confirmed the developme
More than 30 members of Pakistan's paramilitary forces were reportedly killed in a suicide bombing targeting a joint forces military camp in the country's southwestern province of Balochistan. The attack took place at the Panwan Camp in the coastal town of Jiwani, Gwadar district, leaving many oth
Millions of Iranians gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, shedding tears over the death of the country's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump said he was genuinely surprised by the scenes, as he had believed that Iranians hated Khamenei. According to Trump, the pub
The first funeral prayer for Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held in Tehran on Sunday (July 5), with millions of mourners in attendance. The prayer took place at 6:00 a.m. local time at Tehran's Grand Mosalla and was led by Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani. According to the st
US President Donald Trump and his military commanders found themselves in a difficult position. Early in the war, Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. To facilitate the passage of commercial shipping through the strategic waterway, the US military announced a new operation. Military command
Millions of people gathered in Iran's capital, Tehran, on Saturday to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From early morning, the Grand Mosalla complex and the surrounding streets were packed with mourners. Even before the official ceremony began, the entire area was filled
Four months after Iran's then-Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, the country is commemorating him with a massive week-long funeral ceremony spanning five cities across Iran and Iraq. Authorities expect millions of mourners to attend.
