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Sep 23, 2026 - World

Although Beijing is not directly involved in the conflict, it wields considerable economic and diplomatic influence over Tehran.

Sep 23, 2026 - World

While responding to Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said that the country's current approach will not solve Pakistan's economic crisis.

Sep 23, 2026 - World

Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 600 Qantas ground crew workers have begun a 24-hour strike this morning across the country over an escalating industrial dispute.Qantas said that it has contingency plans in place and any impacts would be felt primarily by the airline’s freight and regional QantasLink services.We remain focused on reaching an agreement through the bargaining process and continue to engage constructively with the union.The world has become more volatile, more contested and less secure. In this geopolitical environment, it is more important than ever that like-minded partners stand together and deepen their cooperation.Australia and the Netherlands recognise the need to continue investing in our close cooperation to meet current and future challenges.Australia and the Netherlands remain resolute in their commitment to pursuing truth, justice and accountability on behalf of the victims of the downing of MH17 and their next of kin. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 - World

CNN, MS Now and Politico presented arguments to judge Timothy Kelly against president’s self-described ‘ban on the free press’Sign up for US Breaking News emailsRubio also briefly addressed Trump’s meeting with Delcy Rodriguez, the interim Venezuelan president, who last night posed for a friendly photo with Trump at a Manhattan hotel only miles from where her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, was incarcerated.“It was a short meeting, but it was a very important meeting,” Rubio said. Continue reading...

Sep 23, 2026 - World

Approach to treating high blood pressure ‘not fit for purpose’, say researchers, with 59% of cases undiagnosedOnly half of people being treated by a GP for high blood pressure in England have it under control, and millions more are completely unaware they have the “silent killer” condition, research reveals.Most people with hypertension (59%) are in the dark and undiagnosed, raising their risk of stroke, heart attack and early death, according to the largest ever study of its kind. Continue reading...