Government sets timeline to ban export of recyclable waste from Australia
CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian government has decided to ban the export of recyclable waste, phasing out the expensive and controversial practice starting in July next
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Thai king fires royal guards for ‘adultery’
BANGKOK, Thailand: The Thai king has sacked four royal guards, two of them for “adultery”, in a fresh wave of palace purges a week after
Protesters demand ouster of corrupt politicians, accountability in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Thousands of protesters have demanded the fall of the government after Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation and said this was merely an initial
30 killed as fierce anti-government protests erupt in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq: At least 30 people were killed in renewed anti-government demonstrations in the capital, Baghdad and swept through several other cities in the country’s
US to deploy more troops in eastern Syria near oilfields
WASHINGTON DC, USA: The United States will deploy additional forces in eastern Syria to protect oilfields in another policy shift that contradicts Trump’s controversial decision
31 countries collaborate in GDHP to improve digital health services worldwide
CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian Digital Health Agency joined digital health leaders from 31 countries and territories, along with the World Health Organization, for the fifth
Justin Trudeau wins narrow victory for second term
Toronto, Canada:Justin Trudeau won a second term as Canada’s prime minister in an election seen as a referendum on the Liberal leader and his four-year-old
Chile extends state of emergency amid violent protests
SANTIAGO, Chile: Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera has said the government will extend a state of emergency to cities in the north and the south part
Australian newspapers redact front pages to register protest against media curbs
SYDNEY, Australia: Most of the biggest Australian newspapers ran front pages on Monday made up to appear heavily redacted, in a protest against legislation that
Thousands of protesters march against government in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Tens of thousands of protesters marched against the political elite on Friday, accusing them of corruption that has led to the demise of