Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea

YouTube channels and fake news websites are disseminating a multitude of false stories regarding Sassa grants and employment opportunities each month, as highlighted by Andrew Thompson. These hoaxes exploit vulnerable individuals, creating confusion, false hope, or panic among recipients. Despite being easily identifiable as fake, such misinformation has infiltrated public discourse and gained significant traction online, leading to widespread sharing and concern. Full Article

The Lebanese army announced that Israel rejected its proposal to inspect sites in southern Beirut to prevent air strikes, warning that ongoing ceasefire violations could jeopardize cooperation with the UN monitoring mechanism. Israel launched multiple air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburb and Ain Qana, marking a significant escalation in attacks, despite a ceasefire established in November 2024. The Lebanese military condemned these actions, stating that nearly 3,000 Israeli violations have occurred since the ceasefire, resulting...

Wise, a leading UK fintech, has announced its decision to switch its primary listing from London to New York, raising concerns about the diminishing number of publicly listed companies in the City. This move follows other recent departures, including Cobalt Holdings and Indivior, and highlights the challenges faced by London in retaining tech firms despite recent government reforms aimed at encouraging listings. The current landscape shows a significant imbalance, with takeovers outpacing IPOs and a...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings for Eid ul-Adha, emphasizing the festival's message of harmony and peace in society while wishing everyone good health and prosperity. Large crowds gathered at significant locations, including Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Delhi's Jama Masjid, to offer prayers as part of the celebrations. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and animal sacrifices, reflecting faith and the...

NSW Premier Chris Minns has criticized the federal government's tobacco tax, claiming it is driving law-abiding citizens into the black market, and called for a reassessment of the tobacco excise due to declining revenue. He pointed out the rise of illicit tobacco sales in NSW, with approximately 19,500 tobacco stores now operating and suggested that police resources may need to be redirected to combat this issue. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out changing the...

Former Florida Sheriff Charged in Illegal Gambling CaseMarcos Lopez, the ex-sheriff of Osceola County, Florida, has been arrested on racketeering and conspiracy charges linked to an illegal gambling operation that allegedly generated over $21.6 million. Prosecutors claim Lopez pocketed $700,000 and misused campaign funds to sustain the operation, which included slot machines and a gambling house at the Fusion Social Club in Kissimmee. Following his arrest, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Lopez, who pleaded not...