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Israeli strikes and US troop buildup put Pakistan’s peacemaker role under pressure
Mar 29, 2026 - World 
Islamabad is attempting high-wire diplomacy between US and Iran, but Israel could spoil any chance of success Intensifying Israeli bombing of civilian targets in Iran and an expanding US military force in the Gulf are casting a dark shadow over Pakistan’s hopes of hosting peace talks between Iran and the US.Pakistan is attempting high-wire diplomacy, using its relative neutrality as a country with good relations with Iran and the US, to provide a venue for negotiations. It is not a player in the Middle East and does not host any American military bases, so it does not bring the baggage of other potential regional mediators. Continue reading...
Europe seeks to increase deportations as some warn of Trump-like tactics
Mar 29, 2026 - World 
European lawmakers have voted to make it easier to send rejected asylum-seekers to detention sites in third countries, echoing tough U.S. deportation tactics that some far-right parties praise
Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions
Mar 29, 2026 - World
Minister’s decision to ditch town’s colonial-era identity and honour anti-apartheid activist divides residentsA South African town is divided over changing its name from the colonial-era Graaff-Reinet to Robert Sobukwe, after the anti-apartheid activist, in a debate that has inflamed racial tensions.Petitions have been signed, rival marches held and a formal letter of complaint sent to the sports, arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, who approved the name change on 6 February. Continue reading...
Victoria and Tasmania get free public transport in fuel crisis but NSW and WA to keep collecting fares
Mar 29, 2026 - World
Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soarGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic transport will be free in Victoria for a month and in Tasmania until July, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and to alleviate the surge in fuel demand.However, the NSW and Western Australian governments will not follow suit, with NSW’s transport minister saying it needs to “keep our powder dry” to deal with a crisis that may last much longer than a month. Continue reading...
North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons
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