Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announce new operating conditions for the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending previous maritime status for US and Israeli vessels.
Expect traffic disruptions in the Central Shaheed Minar, Doyel Chattar, and National Press Club areas on Tuesday due to a scheduled political rally.
A Supreme Court lawyer has issued a legal notice seeking travel restrictions on Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and the interim council over vaccine policy shifts.
Boeing VP Paul Righi meets with Minister Afroza Khanam to discuss leasing narrow-body aircraft to strengthen Bangladesh’s aviation capacity.
Dementia is confirmed as Australia\’s leading cause of death for 2024, with 62.4% of victims being female. The shift highlights the disproportionate impact on women due to longer life expectancies, creating immense pressure on the healthcare system and demanding urgent national focus on preventative brain health.
The US pumpkin spice industry, valued at over $1.1 billion in 2025, is examined through the dark history of its ingredients: nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and clove. From the Dutch annihilation of the Bandanese to enslaved labor in the Caribbean, the flavor of American nostalgia is traced back to the global spice trade\’s violent origins.
The US Travel Association forecasts a $5.7 billion drop in international spending, driven primarily by Canadian travelers shunning the US. October marked the 10th straight month of decline, with car travel plunging over 30% due to frustration over President Trump’s policies and trade rhetoric.
Following a Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv that killed five civilians and damaged energy infrastructure, Ukraine struck back using \”Long Neptune\” missiles, damaging Russia\’s Sheskharis oil refinery in Novorossiysk and temporarily halting oil exports. The attack highlights the war\’s focus on energy supplies.
The Clippers\’ disastrous run hit a new low, losing 6th straight to Nuggets behind Jokic\’s 55 points. The team confirmed Bradley Beal will miss the season with a hip fracture
England’s Ashes preparation is halted by Mark Wood\’s hamstring stiffness. Stokes starred with the ball (4 wickets) in the tour match, as Wood\’s scare echoes recent injuries to Hazlewood and Abbott
Despite the ageing Test team, Chappell and Cummins see a bright future. Young stars like Fergus O’Neill (fast bowler) and Campbell Kellaway (opener) are proving in the Shield that the talent is there
Measles alert spans NSW and QLD, linked to a concert and Sydney travel hubs. Health officials stress two vaccine doses for anyone born after 1965, especially before international travel
Melonba grandmother Irene Selmes, 84, was found dead with injuries in October. Police arrested a 50yo woman as the community reels from the suspicious death. No charges have been laid
Baby Elijah died at 115 days old after being assaulted by Benjamin Joseph Swann, who was frustrated by his crying. Swann was jailed for 13 years for the child homicide in a tragic case