In a move aimed at easing financial pressure on workers, Iran’s labour minister has announced a substantial hike in the country’s minimum wage—over 60 per cent—according to local media reports. This decision comes months after widespread protests erupted across Iran, fueled by frustration over soaring living costs and economic hardships. The Tasnim news agency reported […]
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Authorities in Iran have reportedly detained at least twenty individuals in the country’s northwestern region on suspicion of passing sensitive security information to Israel. The arrests come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, more than two weeks after the latest conflict began. According to reports from Fars News Agency, the detentions occurred in the […]
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In a swift response to the ongoing flood emergency in northern Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that troops from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be deployed to assist residents struggling in the flood-hit town of Katherine, approximately 264 km south of Darwin. Speaking on social media platform X, Albanese offered words of reassurance: […]
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US President Donald Trump has called on the international community to help secure a critical shipping lane in the Gulf, as the ongoing conflict with Iran shows no signs of slowing down. The war, which erupted after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has already caused devastating consequences across the region, with attacks hitting both […]
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Australia has instructed all non-essential government officials in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, citing a rapidly worsening security situation across the Middle East. The announcement was made by Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who confirmed that the directive is part of a broader safety response as tensions escalate across the region. In a message […]
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An Italian military base located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq came under an overnight airstrike, though fortunately no injuries were reported among the personnel stationed there. According to officials from Italy’s defence ministry, the incident took place at the Italian base in Erbil. Initial reports described the attack as a missile strike, but further […]
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After months of political upheaval and uncertainty, Bangladesh’s parliament has officially reconvened, marking a significant moment in the country’s journey toward political stability. The session is the first since the deadly uprising in 2024 that shook the nation and led to a dramatic shift in leadership. The newly elected government, led by Prime Minister Tarique […]
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Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply after Iran reportedly launched a new wave of missile strikes targeting both Israeli and American positions across the region. According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the strikes marked one of the most intense attacks since the current conflict began. The report stated that the missile barrage lasted for […]
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North Korea has publicly voiced support for Iran’s decision to appoint a new supreme leader, while simultaneously accusing the United States and Israel of worsening instability across the Middle East. The statement, reported by North Korea’s state media on Monday, highlights growing geopolitical tensions and reflects Pyongyang’s longstanding criticism of Western influence in the region. […]
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North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
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