A 75-year-old Queensland man has been charged with 13 child abuse-related offences following an extensive investigation involving the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Border Force (ABF), and international law enforcement agencies. The man is scheduled to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on 17 June 2026 after investigators allegedly uncovered child abuse material on his mobile…
According to Iranian state media reports, the funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin on July 4 in Tehran and conclude on July 9 in his hometown of Mashhad. A special religious ceremony is also expected in Qom during the mourning period. Reports say Khamenei, who led Iran for 36…
The Press Association of India has expressed serious concern over reported harassment, surveillance, intimidation, and pressure targeting veteran Nepali journalist Kishore Shrestha. In a press statement issued by Association President C.K. Nayak, the organization said it had taken note of reports alleging that Shrestha is facing various forms of pressure reportedly linked to attempts to…
ACT Policing has charged a third man following an extensive investigation into alleged “money mule” activity linked to cyber-enabled fraud offences in the ACT. Police yesterday executed search warrants at a residence in Chifley as part of an ongoing investigation into people allegedly operating as “money mules”. According to investigators, money mules help move funds…
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a vehicle was allegedly driven the wrong way along the northbound lanes of the Tuggeranong Parkway late Saturday night, causing at least three separate collisions. Police said multiple emergency calls were received about 10pm on Saturday, 23 May 2026, reporting a white Toyota HiLux travelling against the flow of…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling a major outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, prompting the World Health Organization to declare the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). WHO Emergency Declaration The outbreak was officially declared on 15 May 2026 in the north-eastern Ituri Province…
Canberrans looking to stay active without spending big are being encouraged to take advantage of the city’s wide range of free and low-cost fitness and recreation options. From lakeside running tracks and mountain hikes to outdoor gyms, cycling trails and community sport programs, Canberra offers affordable ways for people of all ages to improve their…
A Sydney man accused of coordinating a trusted insider network linked to multiple large-scale drug importation attempts has been charged by the Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST). The 29-year-old appeared before Liverpool Local Court on 22 May 2026 after being refused police bail. According to the Australian Federal Police and the New South Wales Police…
An Indian national has been charged over the alleged importation of 166 kilograms of pseudoephedrine into Australia, following an investigation led by the Australian Border Force. Authorities allege the shipment arrived in early May 2026 through Port Botany in Sydney concealed within a sea cargo consignment declared as food products originating from India. According to…
BUTWAL, Nepal — Tens of thousands of landless settlers and informal residents gathered in the western Nepal city of Butwal on Saturday, staging one of the country’s largest recent demonstrations over housing insecurity and government eviction drives. The protest, organised by the Nepal Landless Squatters and Informal Settlers Struggle Committee, drew participants from more than…
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Ms Jacqui Curtis PSM as the new Australian Public Service Commissioner, commencing a five-year term from 9 June 2026. Ms Curtis is a senior executive in the Australian Public Service and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), a position she has…
Melbourne man arrested at airport following counter-terrorism investigation A 25-year-old man from Meadow Heights in Melbourne has been charged following an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation into the alleged access and distribution of ISIS-related violent extremist material online. The man was arrested at Melbourne International Airport on 16 May 2026 after arriving on a flight from Malaysia….
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