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Solomon Islands to get new leader after PM ousted in no-confidence vote

Jeremiah Manele toppled after months of political upheaval in the nation seen as one of China’s closest partners in the Pacific Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele lost power in a no-confidence vote in the South Pacific country’s parliament, ending months of political uncertainty.Parliament was adjourned to allow the governor general to make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister. Continue reading...

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Three women linked to IS charged over alleged actions in Syria after returning to Australia

Two women charged in Melbourne on Friday with another charged in Sydney on Thursday night after group of 13 fly homeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree women who arrived back in Australia after spending years in Syrian detention camps have been charged, with one facing an allegation of joining Islamic State and two others facing allegations of crimes against humanity.The women were among a group of 13 women and children who arrived on separate flights – one into Sydney and one into Melbourne – on Thursday evening. Continue reading...

Kash Patel Is Handing Out Alcohol Bottles To FBI Staff As Gifts: Report

In a new report, the Atlantic stated that Patel is handing out personalised, branded bottles of bourbon featuring his name, personal logo and FBI shield as gifts to staff and civilians, all while a defamation lawsuit against the publication and its r

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US-Iran ceasefire under threat after exchange of strikes in strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says the ceasefire remains in place despite the strikes, with Iranian TV saying the situation is ‘back to normal’The United States and Iran exchanged fire late on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire.Iran accused the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting two ships at the strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, as the US insisted it struck in retaliation. Continue reading...

US Imposes Sanctions On Iraq's Deputy Oil Minister Over Support To Iran

The deputy minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, "abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.