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Australia’s ‘strategic infantilisation’ by the US is undermining our security in Asia

Agonising about Australia’s place in the scheme of things has been the principal pastime of policymakers since our notional independence. As Michael Wesley argues persuasively in Blind Spot: Southeast Asia and Australia’s Future, our “government and …

Making sense of a (so far) senseless war on Iran

The Middle East is up in flames. Is this the start of World War III (as some have been predicting), or the beginning of Armageddon (as others have been praying for), or both? The United States and Israel have killed Iran’s supreme religious leader and …

Revealed: Dossier by PKR-hired US consultant calls for US intervention, laments 'Islamic extremism'

While Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that his party’s hiring of a foreign consultant in 2016 was solely to press for his release from prison, a detailed examination of a lengthy dossier prepared jointly by a Washington-based lobbyist and a senior …

Will SXSW return to Austin after shorter, decentralized 2026 festival?

Crew members set up Auditorium Shores for the Sips & Sounds Music Festival ahead of South by Southwest in Austin on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The event is affiliated with SXSW, but ticket sales are open to the general public. Mikala Compton/Austin …

Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill Ahead Of 14-Year Prison Sentence

Pras Michel dropped his lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, his former Fugees bandmate, ahead of serving his prison sentence later this month. The lawsuit accused Hill of “gross mismanagement” and defrauding Michel. Pras Michel dropped his lawsuit against Lauryn …

Indo-Pacific perspectives on the prospect of a US-China G2

Toggle section navigation Sections Print With Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping set to meet multiple times in 2026—and with Trump embracing the language of a U.S.-China “G2”—governments across the Indo-Pacific are watching developments closely. Does …

More tariffs coming? USTR opens new trade probes

Washington — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has launched new Section 301 investigations into the trade practices of 16 global trading partners, a move that could lead to the imposition of additional tariffs on a wide range of imported goods …

Pras Michel dismisses Lauryn Hill lawsuit

13 March 2026 Pras Michel has dropped his ongoing lawsuit against former Fugees bandmate Lauryn Hill, just weeks before he is due to go to prison. Pras Michel has dropped his lawsuit The 53-year-old rapper - who is set to spend 14 years behind bars after …

Fugees’ Pras Michel drops lawsuit against Lauryn Hill over cancelled reunion tour

Fugees’ Pras Michel has dropped the lawsuit against bandmate Lauryn Hill over the group's cancelled reunion tour. As Rolling Stone reports, a filing by the US District Court Southern District of New York on Wednesday (11th March) states the lawsuit – …

Pras Michel Drops Lawsuit Against Ms. Lauryn Hill Over Fugees Reunion Tour

Fugees’ Pras Michel has dropped a lawsuit he filed in 2024 against his bandmate Ms. Lauryn Hill. The filing, which also named Delaware company MLH Touring, Inc., accused Hill of acting in ways, some fraudulent, that led the Fugees to cancel their 2023 …

Police report lodged against Nurul Izzah, PKR over party's 2016 Washington project

Police have been urged to investigate a claim that PKR leaders collaborated with a foreign consultant in 2016 to persuade the US government to exert political pressure on the Malaysian government led by then prime minister Najib Razak. The report, lodged …

World : Global Tensions Escalate As US-Israel Strikes On Iran Spark Retaliation, Regional Shockwaves

By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States (US) and Iran over the ongoing nuclear negotiations quickly gave way to open conflict on Saturday, as military strikes and retaliatory …

The Iran War Explained with Haviv Rettig Gur

Noam: Hey, I’m Noam Weissman and this is Unpacking Israeli History, the podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most intense, historically fascinating, and often misunderstood events and stories linked to Israeli history. This episode of Unpacking …

Pras Michel Drops Fraud Lawsuit Against Lauryn Hill to End Fugees Battle as 14-Year Sentence Looms

Fugees rapper Pras Michel has dropped his lawsuit against former bandmate Lauryn Hill that accused her of defrauding him and “gross mismanagement.” Pras sued Hill in 2024 over a range of alleged wrongdoing, including claims that she had exploited his …

Donald Trump is at risk of launching a war without purpose

EARNING A NAME for issuing empty threats can be devastating. Ask Barack Obama. Thirteen years ago, a dictator in the Middle East defied a warning from America’s then-president not to cross a “red line” by using chemical weapons against his own people. The …

Revealed: How Anwar’s PKR engaged foreign consultants to build US pressure on Najib

Email correspondence involving senior PKR leaders in 2016 shows the party collaborated with, among others, a US consultancy group to run an intensive campaign, not only to secure freedom for Anwar Ibrahim, who was serving a prison sentence for his second …

Trump promised peace but launched nine foreign military actions

The Australian government has backed many of US President Donald Trump's operations, but avoided stating outright support or opposition for some. Mr Trump made a simple promise again and again during his last election campaign, and repeated it once …

World News | US Indo-Pacific Commander's Visit Strengthens India-US Defence Ties

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 20 (ANI): Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited India from February 14-19, to collaborate on the India-US shared security interests and to strengthen the nations' close …

The Energy Squeeze China's in Over Operation Epic Fury Is Just a Foretaste of What Is Yet to Come

I never thought I would say this, but this week has convinced me that the Trump Administration is possibly the first administration in decades to execute a politico-military strategy and shape events rather than just bounce, pinball-like, from one flashing …

The Legal Process Outsourcing Market is projected to grow to USD 75.42 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 27.8%.

The Business Research Company’s Legal Process Outsourcing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The legal process outsourcing (LPO) …

Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow Launches Super Caucus, Calls For True Reform In Alabama’s Prison System

Prominent Prison Reform Advocate and Author Demands Comprehensive Accountability and Transparency NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow, founder of the Incarcerated Peoples Caucus and …

Child Safety Network Appoints Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado; Opens Rocky Mountain Office

CSN appoints former Colorado State Senator Don Coram as President of CSN Colorado, names him to the board, and opens Rocky Mountain regional office. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Child Safety Network (CSN), a national …

CDR Welcomes New Clients as Hurricane Helene Georgia Block Grant Opens TODAY

CDR Welcomes New Clients as Hurricane Helene Georgia Block Grant Opens TODAY LAKE PLACID, FL, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crop Disaster Recovery (CDR), the premier agricultural firm built by farmers for farmers, is excited to …

Arizona Senate to Vote on Resolution Encouraging Daily Physical Activity for Students

End Chronic Disease Urges Lawmakers to Pass Resolution PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arizona Senate is expected to vote next week on a bipartisan resolution encouraging daily physical activity for students in …

Dr. Cornelius D. Jones Announces Candidacy for Nevada Lieutenant Governor Campaign Slogan: 'It’s Time!'

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Cornelius D. Jones today officially announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada, launching a campaign focused on making Nevada more affordable, …

628 Digital Design Launches Inaugural Procurement Readiness Accelerator for Small and Diverse Businesses

628 Digital Design’s 3Cs Accelerator equips entrepreneurs to pursue corporate and government contracts that grow income, business stability, and opportunity. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 628 Digital Design, a …

Uzbekistan Digital Roadshow to Showcase the Country’s Emerging Tech Ecosystem in San Francisco

Uzbekistan Digital Roadshow brings investors, founders, and tech leaders together in San Francisco to explore the country’s fast-growing tech ecosystem. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IT Park Uzbekistan will host the …

UNH FRANKLIN PIERCE LAW SCHOOL CONVENES PANEL TO EXAMINE THE CURRENT IMMIGRATION REGIME AND ITS CONSTITUTIONAL OVERREACH

The panel explores how immigration enforcement impacts undocumented individuals, visa holders, and U.S. citizens alike, while testing constitutional overreach. CONCORD, NH, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Hispanic & …

New Book Warns Failure of Congress to Defend Separation of Powers Fuels Rise of Authoritarianism

The decline of Congress is not an abstract political concern. It is a breakdown of the Constitution’s separation of powers structure that protects liberty. GREAT FALLS, VA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Book Examines Congress’s …

Religious Liberty Commission Hosts Sixth Hearing on Religious Liberty in Healthcare

Today, the Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) held a hearing to discuss religious freedom in healthcare. The hearing included panels with testimony from medical professionals, parents and students impacted by vaccine mandates, human trafficking survivors, …

Cambridge Online Tutors Highlights Growing Role of Online Tutoring in UK Science Education

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Online tutoring has become an established component of academic life for students across the United Kingdom. With national curricula spanning Key Stages 1 through 5, students at every …

Dr. Adrian Dove has officially endorsed Bishop Leroy Guillory's candidacy for Mayor of Compton

Bishop Leroy Guillory candidate for Mayor of Compton receives the endorsement of Civil Rights Icon Dr. Adrian Dove, who dedicated his life to equality for all COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "I am pleased to share …

Maryland Man Sentenced for Mailing Threatening Communications to Jewish Institutions and Civil Rights Violations

The Justice Department  announced that Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney to 37 months in prison, 3 years supervised release, $40,000 fine, and a $2,200 special …

Industry Leaders Call for NFPA Standards Update to Reflect Modern Fire Risks and Commercial Kitchen Demands

In a city where skyscrapers meet curbside diners, commercial cooking is on the rise and industry experts say our fire safety codes are stuck in the past. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city where …

Orleans Parish Resident Guilty of Maintaining Residence for Fentanyl Distribution

Portland Man Indicted for Posting Violent Threats Online

A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment last Tuesday charging a Portland man with threatening an elected official and a minor victim online.

San Bernardino County Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Coercion And Enticement

Former L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Extorting, Falsely Arresting ...

A former deputy and helicopter pilot with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison for helping a now-jailed, self-styled cryptocurrency businessman extort a rival and arrange the sham illegal …

Illegal Alien Methamphetamine-Trafficking Cell Leader Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison

An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his top leadership role in distributing methamphetamine in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.