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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles (L) shakes hands with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on August 18, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal

The two sides say the deal would see a 'better and enhanced arrangement between Australia and Japan for Japan's use of our missile ranges over the course of the next decade.'

AN HOUR AGO

Major Meta trial begins as lawyers spar over witnesses, damages

A coalition of states sued Meta in 2023, and the four states now going to trial were selected to represent them.

5 HOURS AGO

A Ukrainian serviceman of the Air Assault Forces watches the parachutists land during parachute jump training in an undisclosed location on August 12, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo: AFP)

Several wounded as 620 drones launched toward Moscow region

Russian air defenses say they destroyed more than 180 of the drones over the capital region, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the state-backed MAX platform.

7 HOURS AGO

Japan defense minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security

Speaking during a visit to Australia, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly supports joint security cooperation with its key defense backer Washington, and neighbor Seoul

7 HOURS AGO

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump cross south of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, after Trump briefly stepped over to the northern side, in the Joint Security Area (JSA) of Panmunjom in the Dem

Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills

8 HOURS AGO

Crude extends gains, stocks stagger as Mideast hopes dim

Oil prices rise and stocks falter as US-Iran tensions persists, keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, inflation concerns elevate;Treasury yields high, and investors increasingly worried about converging risks.

9 HOURS AGO

Displaced Palestinians sit with their empty containers amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israeli military, as they wait to collect food from a charity kitchen in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 1, 2026. (AFP)

Gaza diplomacy intensifies as regional tensions persist

Trump hails Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, congratulates the leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye; Hamas says it asked Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza plan; Muslim countries condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza plan.

13 HOURS AGO

Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea

His trial on charges of murdering UnitedHealthCare chief executive Brian Thompson was due to get underway next month but that prospect was upended when he pleaded guilty in federal court Friday and his lawyers moved to have the state charges dismissed.

15 HOURS AGO

Palestinians celebrate Jerusalem Festival return after Gaza war hiatus

The Jerusalem Festival returns after a three-year pause, celebrating Palestinian culture through music, talks and art. The two-month event opens with a tribute to Ziad Rahbani and offers hope, unity and cultural expression.

19 HOURS AGO

Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA president Infantino

The Scottish FA has withdrawn support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing poor governance, limited transparency and engagement, joining other European federations opposing his re-election bid amid controversy over his World Cup investment plans.

21 HOURS AGO