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One Nation Victoria leader dismisses mass deportations as ‘not a reality’
Warren Pickering says mass deportations are not a reality in Australia, while admitting use of 'ghost candidates' during previous elections.
Icac Questions Tudehope Over Leaked Report
ICAC questions former Liberal finance minister Damien Tudehope about an email containing a leaked draft parliamentary report.
Qatar Reports Progress in US-Iran Talks to End Strait Blockade
Qatar says mediators are making progress towards ending the US-Iran war, causing oil prices to fall as shipping risks remain high.
Gulf stock markets rise on hopes of US-Iran talks
Most Gulf markets gained as investors assessed the prospects of U.S.-Iran talks and strong corporate earnings.
Qatar Continues Mediation Efforts for Iran-US Talks
Qatar confirms ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran, focusing on a short-term resolution in the Strait of Hormuz.
China asserts dominance in global robot manufacturing
NDRC claims 80% of global humanoid and quadruped robots are made by Chinese companies.
Russia claims to strike Ukrainian military vessels and port facilities
Russia reports hitting four cargo ships used by Ukraine's military and a vehicle parts plant in Chornomorsk.
Trump’s Board of Peace Assures Israel on Gaza Withdrawal
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace reassures Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about conditions for Gaza withdrawal amid objections.
Olive Oil Prices Set to Rise Amid European Crop Crisis
European crops hit by extreme heat, drought and wildfires leading to potential price hikes.
EU Enforces New AI Transparency Rules
The EU's landmark AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, requiring companies to disclose when people are interacting with AI models.
American Bitcoin Reports Second-Quarter Loss Amid Crypto Market Volatility
American Bitcoin, backed by Trump sons, reports a $57.2 million loss amid crypto market volatility.
US stocks rise on reduced oil prices amid Iran tensions
Wall Street gains as oil prices drop and President Trump hints at potential progress in talks with Iran.
Israel expresses reservations over US-backed Gaza disarmament plan
Israel conveys reservations to the U.S. about a proposed framework for Hamas disarmament in Gaza, stating that the public version does not…
China’s Manufacturing Sector Slows to Four-Month Low in July
China's manufacturing PMI fell to a four-month low, with new export orders showing marginal growth. Firms remain optimistic about future output.
Honor Launches Play 11 Pro with Large Battery and High Refresh Rate Display
Discover the Honor Play 11 Pro's features, including a large battery and high refresh rate display.
US Acting Attorney General Terminates Controversial Trump Fund
Todd Blanche formally rescinds $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to clear path for his nomination as attorney general.
Radio broadcaster Alan Jones faces indecent assault charges
Former radio host Alan Jones is on trial for 22 counts including indecent assault and sexual touching. A teenager testified about gifts…
Hamas Agrees to Surrender Weapons in Gaza
Palestinian group Hamas has agreed to give up its weapons, but Israeli response is uncertain. US peace plan initiative.
Iran conflict escalates, global economy faces new threats
The Iran-US ceasefire breakdown has led to expanded hostilities and warnings from global economic institutions about broader impacts on growth.
Beijing Emerges as China’s Leading AI Hub
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model climbs global rankings, while Z.ai secures US$14 billion in funding to expand operations in Beijing.