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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed disbelief and shock over the resignation of acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs Faishal Ibrahim, who stepped down over inappropriate interactions with a woman. The woman involved has filed complaints with authorities, and both parties have accused each other of harassment.
Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.
The LG Twins have signed veteran MLB pitcher Carlos Carrasco for the remainder of the KBO season, a day after releasing setup man Yacksel Rios. Carrasco, a former Cy Young contender, brings 17 years of MLB experience to the defending champions.
The Queensland government has denied blocking the release of a report by a domestic violence victim-survivor working group, while facing criticism over nearly $40 million in funding cuts to prevention services. Minister Amanda Camm defended the cuts as time-limited and accused Labor of running a 'shameful scare campaign'.
The trial of former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, accused of 26 offences against three young men, opened in Perth's District Court. The prosecution alleged alcohol-fuelled parties and a power dynamic; the defence denied the allegations and cautioned the jury against bias.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, where she raised concerns about China's recent test of a nuclear-capable missile and other regional issues. Wang urged Australia to abandon 'double standards' and work to maintain improving bilateral ties, while Wong reiterated Australia's consistent approach toward Beijing.
Australia's new AusAlert emergency system will be tested nationally on Monday, with a 10-second siren on most phones. Domestic violence advocates warn the alerts could expose hidden 'safe phones' used by survivors, especially in regional areas, and call for more government guidance ahead of the October rollout.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, Jewish community representatives detailed a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023, forcing synagogues to cancel services and divert funds to security. Witnesses described a convergence of radical ideologies and called for stronger police integration to address the unprecedented threat.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sparked backlash after describing domestic violence as a 'two-way street' and telling abused women not to 'put up with it.' Advocates, including Brittany Higgins and the Women's and Girls' Emergency Centre, condemned the remarks as victim-blaming.
Tareq Kamleh, an Australian doctor believed dead since the 2017 siege of Raqqa, has been found alive in a Baghdad prison. Australian officials face constitutional limits on preventing his return, with opposition leader Angus Taylor calling for him to be barred and Housing Minister Clare O'Neil saying he can 'rot in jail'.
A 34-year-old Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls, a pregnancy doctors say is incredibly rare and likely a first for the country. The babies were conceived naturally and are expected to spend time in the hospital before going home.
China's recent missile launch near Tuvalu has sparked concerns among Pacific island nations, with leaders divided over a unified response. Australian Minister Pat Conroy says the test strengthens the case for a regional security pact, while analysts note the diverse ties with Beijing complicate a collective stance.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and attempted unlawful killing after his mother was found dead and his 12-year-old sister injured in Perth's south-east. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected family violence homicide, as advocates call for more support to address adolescent violence in the home.
Australia's new national emergency alert system, AusAlert, faces pushback from state and territory governments over issues including landline coverage, language options, and device compatibility, ahead of a nationwide test scheduled for next Monday and an October launch.
A Sydney court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in her directorial debut The Deb. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that MacInnes failed to establish that Wilson's social media posts caused serious harm, and MacInnes's lawyers are planning to appeal.
France's parliament has approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The ban will be phased in from September, with full enforcement by January 2027, and requires age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.
Australia's women's water polo team, the Stingers, are preparing for the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup finals in Sydney, riding the momentum of their silver medal at the Paris Olympics. The team's success is attributed to a strong internal culture and standout performances from players like Abby Andrews, who recently won the LEN European Champions League with Olympiacos.
Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term, a feat matched only by John Howard in the last 30 years. The prime minister has distanced himself from his left-wing roots, praised Howard, and changed his stance on immigration, now enforcing the same border policies he once opposed.
French lawmakers have approved a landmark bill banning children under 15 from using social media, the first such ban in the European Union. The law, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will block new accounts from September and require platforms to close existing under-15 accounts by January 2027.