Israel’s ban on UNRWA comes into effect despite backlash

Anzac Day Heckler in Perth ‘Disgusting’ Says WA PremierThe Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, condemned a heckler who disrupted an Anzac Day service in Perth by shouting obscenities during a welcome to country at the Kings Park dawn service. Cook described the behavior as “disgusting” and emphasized that such actions are totally inappropriate and disrespectful during a solemn occasion meant for community unity. He reiterated that using the occasion to make a political point in...

WARNING: This story contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers.Ryan Hemphill, a private equity executive and lawyer, faces a 116-count indictment, including predatory sexual assault, for allegedly torturing six women in his New York City apartment. Prosecutors claim he used violence, drugs, and psychological manipulation to control his victims, some of whom he met on dating websites, while threatening them with dire consequences if they reported him. Hemphill has pleaded not guilty...

SummaryThe Albany Vikings masters will host their inaugural women's match during the Anzac Day long weekend, with the Valkyries playing a combined metro women’s team at Collingwood Park at 3.45pm on Saturday, following a men's game. This year marks the introduction of a women's team to the Vikings, who will compete for the Rising Sun trophy, attracting about 26 interested players. Coach Collin Pass will lead the women’s team, alongside the men's coach Paul Beeck,...

The Palestinian leadership has approved the creation of a vice president position for Mahmoud Abbas, potentially paving the way for a successor, aimed at addressing international concerns about Palestinian leadership. In a vote by 170 members of the Palestinian Central Council, only one voted against while another abstained; however, no appointment has been made yet. Abbas, who has led the PLO and PA since 2004, retains the authority to assign and dismiss the deputy, amid...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTWhen he decided to be actively involved as a Workers’ Party candidate, Dr Ong Lue Ping, a senior principal child psychologist, decided to move out of a director position at the Institute of Mental Health.The WP candidate for Tampines GRC tells Steven Chia why staying could...

Days after Liberal Leader Mark Carney labeled China as Canada’s biggest security threat, Liberal candidate Majid Jowhari was featured in a video describing China as a “like-minded ally” and advocating for stronger trade ties amid U.S. tariffs. Jowhari, who represents Richmond Hill South and is co-chair of the Canada-China legislative association, emphasized the need to protect partnerships with key trading partners, including China, while also addressing anti-Asian racism. His remarks contrast sharply with Carney’s stance,...