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Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author axed
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled following wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
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Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for ‘punitive retribution’
The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,419
These are the key developments from day 1,419 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.
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Thousands of nurses go on strike in New York City
Nurses were joined by elected leaders, including the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, as contract negotiations failed.
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Trump says any country doing business with Iran will face 25 percent tariff
The US president has threatened Iran with military strikes amid widespread antigovernment protests there.
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Mamdani backs striking NYC nurses, denounces hospital bosses’ pay
Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.
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Trump administration says still considering military strikes on Iran
The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran, but would prefer diplomatic solution.
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US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.
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Iran says it is ready for war as US president discusses military options
Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.
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Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment
Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank.
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Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’
Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.
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On Iran's Protests
In this episode, panelists discuss the latest unrest in Iran, the economic pressures that have sparked nationwide protests, and the implications for U.S. policy amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Background Reading:
- This article discusses how the Iranian regime is facing one of its largest protest movements in years, leading Tehran to shut down internet and telephone communications.
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Host: Missy Ryan, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
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Guests: Vali R. Nasr, Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
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Ray Takeyh, Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, CFR
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Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House
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Categories: Defense Policy
Could the US really take over Greenland?
Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.
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Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach
Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.
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UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes
Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.
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Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits
Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
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Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran
Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.
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Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday
The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country's future.
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Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
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