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NUKU‘ALOFA, Tonga – 24 March 2026 – A powerful preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga early on Tuesday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings for coastal areas before authorities confirmed there was no widespread threat. The deep-seated tremor, which occurred at approximately 05:47 local time, was felt across the South Pacific […]

SYDNEY, 22 March 2026 – Controversial actor Shia LaBeouf has found himself at the centre of a fresh storm of international headlines this week, with a series of public incidents in Italy and ongoing legal troubles in the United States casting a renewed spotlight on his turbulent personal life. Latest Updates: A Week of Disturbances

SYDNEY, 18 March 2026 – The highly anticipated trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is finally here, but Marvel and star Tom Holland are unveiling it in a revolutionary, piece-by-piece global scavenger hunt. With the full trailer set to debut later today, fans are scrambling to collect seconds-long clips released by selected supporters across the

LAS VEGAS, 15 March 2026 – Brazilian strawweight contender Amanda Lemos returned to the Octagon last night, facing Gillian Robertson in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 269. The bout, a classic striker-versus-grappler matchup, was Lemos’s first fight since a decision loss to Tatiana Suarez in September 2025, as she looked to halt a

DUBAI, 13 March 2026 – The United States and Israel entered a third week of intense military conflict with Iran, with strikes continuing across the region and a new Iranian supreme leader vowing to sustain the fight. The war, which began with large-scale U.S.-Israeli attacks on 28 February, has paralysed global oil trade, triggered attacks

TEHRAN, 08 March 2026 – The Iranian presidency is currently navigating one of the most volatile periods in the history of the Islamic Republic. Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and amid an intensifying aerial campaign by Israel and the United States, President Masoud Pezeshkian has emerged as the primary diplomatic face

SYDNEY, 04 March 2026 – As the landscape of artificial intelligence and mass surveillance continues to evolve in the real world, the cult cyberpunk series Person of Interest is experiencing a significant resurgence in cultural relevance. Originally airing from 2011 to 2016, the Jonathan Nolan-created drama is being hailed by critics this week as a

GOLD COAST, 03 March 2026 – The Gold Coast community is in mourning following the tragic death of eight-year-old schoolgirl Chloe Jeffries, who was killed in a holiday accident at a Japanese ski resort last week. Chloe, a student at Currumbin State School, was holidaying with her family when the incident occurred on 28 February

RIYADH, 03 March 2026 – The Saudi Arabian capital is currently navigating a period of significant regional tension following a drone strike on the United States Embassy earlier today. Despite the security incident, the city remains a focal point for global investment and infrastructure development as it continues its “Vision 2030” transformation. Latest Updates: Security

DUBAI, 03 March 2026 – Australian and allied personnel stationed at Al Minhad Air Base (AMAB) in the United Arab Emirates have been confirmed safe following a significant Iranian drone and missile strike over the weekend. Defence Minister Richard Marles addressed the situation on Tuesday morning, providing reassurance that all Australian Defence Force (ADF) members