The Golden Globes ceremony ignored politics. But their big winner taps today’s unhappy turbulence | Golden Globes 2026
Now that the political scene in the contemporary United States looks like an unending string of military PR…
Future of Adelaide Writers’ Week ‘hangs in the balance’ following removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah
The future of Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) remains unclear as Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah says she is…
Trump says he is considering ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as protester death toll climbs | Iran
Donald Trump has claimed Iran has reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers “very strong” military action…
Oil edge up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption
Oil held steady on Monday amid potential supply disruptions from intensifying protests in Iran, as efforts to resume…
PM recalls parliament to fast-track hate speech and gun laws in wake of Bondi terror attack | Bondi beach terror attack
Anthony Albanese will push the Coalition and the Greens to support urgent legislation proposing tougher hate speech laws…
Federal minister backs decision to axe Palestinian author from Adelaide writers’ festival
A federal cabinet minister has backed the controversial call to axe a Palestinian-Australian author from the Adelaide writers’…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recalls parliament to introduce hate speech and gun laws
Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early to deal with sweeping hate speech and gun laws in the wake…
Radio host blames ‘two Israelis’ for Argentina wildfires, sparks backlash; Milei cond
Argentina has been grappling in recent days with massive wildfires in Patagonia, as Israeli travelers in the region…
Iran Update, January 11, 2026
Note: CTP-ISW has resumed publishing daily Iran Updates to cover the ongoing protests in Iran. CTP-ISW’s weekend updates…
Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head ‘from close range’ | Iran
A 23-year-old student was shot in the head “from close range” during the anti-government protests in Iran, a…
Reliance Industries pauses battery cell plans in India, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 12 (Reuters) – India’s Reliance Industries has paused plans to manufacture lithium-ion battery cells in India after…
New plans to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs
Laying hens and lambs will benefit from better animal welfare standards under detailed plans set out by the…