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USS Abraham Lincoln heads back to US after 5-day Thailand port visit

USS Abraham Lincoln heads back to US after 5-day Thailand port visit

The USS Abraham Lincoln left for the US Sunday after a five-day port visit and an extended deployment in the Middle East. In a Sunday statement announcing the vessel’s departure, U.S. Navy Capt. Dan Keeler — the Lincoln’s commanding…

Witkoff: US is confident in a ‘good resolution’ to trilateral Ukraine war talks

Witkoff: US is confident in a ‘good resolution’ to trilateral Ukraine war talks

Special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said the U.S. is confident that trilateral talks will result in a “good resolution” to the Ukraine war after he and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with officials in Kyiv. Sunday…

The dogs helping rescuers search through the rubble

The dogs helping rescuers search through the rubble

Kathmandu, September 7 Rocky and Jumbo have had a difficult few days. The two Nepal Police canines have been working alongside their handlers in Timure and Ghattikhola in Rasuwa, areas badly damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood that struck on…

Queensland suspends 39 working-with-children cards in two months

Queensland suspends 39 working-with-children cards in two months

The state government says 39 people have had their blue cards suspended and more than 660 complaints have been made since the state's reportable conduct scheme came into effect.

National mourning observed today for victims of Rasuwa floods

National mourning observed today for victims of Rasuwa floods

Kathmandu, September 7 Nepal is observing a day of national mourning today in memory of those who lost their lives in the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26. A Cabinet meeting held on September 3 decided to…

Far-right AfD makes historic breakthrough in Germany, wins 44% in state poll

Far-right AfD makes historic breakthrough in Germany, wins 44% in state poll

Germany's far-right AfD party is on the verge of a groundbreaking success in Saxony-Anhalt, with projections indicating they’ve captured 44% of the votes, significantly surpassing the conservative CDU. This marks a historic shift in the…

'Are you with the mob or the law?' Kamra asks Mumbai police before comeback show

'Are you with the mob or the law?' Kamra asks Mumbai police before comeback show

Comedian Kunal Kamra questioned Mumbai police about upholding the law during a potential protest. He asked if the police would protect his peaceful indoor performance from disruption. Kamra's previous show in 2025 faced protests and…

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

The Hindu

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's Governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada

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Children hired by underworld the target of NSW gang violence crackdown

Children hired by underworld the target of NSW gang violence crackdown

Young people are warned they could face adult penalties if they are convicted of organised crime violence, as part of a crackdown on those planning gang-related hits.