Tag: Politics
The change of government in Bihar is beginning to reflect not just in policy direction but also in public gestures, with newly-appointed BJP Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary at the centre…
In the tiny sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, insulting the prophet Mohammed attracts the death penalty. Similarly, until a temporary moratorium — which could be revoked at any time — gay…
Iran has backflipped on its agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after the United States imposed a counter-blockade on the major oil route. Armed Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces will…
Motorists are cashing in on falling petrol prices following a ceasefire in Iran but relief may be short-lived, with the scenario expected to remain volatile for months. Prices at the…
Kevin Rudd posts farewell video as he concludes tenure as Australia’s US ambassador in Washington...
Kevin Rudd has formally concluded his tenure as Australia’s ambassador to the US, posting what is understood to be a farewell message on social media months after announcing he would…
In the tiny sultanate of Brunei Darussalam, insulting the prophet Mohammed attracts the death penalty. Similarly, until a temporary moratorium – which could be revoked at any time – gay…
Politicians are ready to level with the public about how Australians should prepare for military conflict after years of mounting frustration from the Defence community over the government’s refusal to…
A tentative 10-day ceasefire was greeted with celebratory gunfire after the clocks hit midnight in Lebanon, as the US-brokered deal that promised to halt Israeli strikes in the country went…