Global Protests Condemn Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Flotilla

Protesters in dozens of cities demanded sanctions against Israel after its navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to deliver aid to Gaza. Worldwide protests denounce Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to...

Asian shares mixed as tech shares lead Wall Street to more records

Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US. futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the U.S. government after Democrat and...

Australian commentator’s accounts disabled after posts on Greta Thunberg and Charlie Kirk

Australian writer Clementine Ford has vanished from Instagram and Facebook after a string of highly charged posts in which she mocked the widow of murdered US conservative Charlie Kirk and praised climate activist Greta Thunberg for protesting...

Global investment firm Arena Investors to shut Singapore office: Sources

Singapore - Global multi-strategy investment firm Arena Investors is shutting its Singapore office and seeking to reallocate resources elsewhere, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm found that investments in Asia were often not...

Global Tourism Awards 2025: A Spectacular Celebration of Excellence...

New Delhi: The Global Tourism Awards 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion, celebrating excellence and innovation across the travel and tourism industry. The evening brought together global leaders, industry veterans, innovators, and dignitaries...

Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla

Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 Worldwide protests have erupted following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, with demonstrators demanding stronger sanctions against Israel. Across continents...

Global outcry as Israeli navy intercepts Greta Thunberg-led Gaza aid Flotilla

Daijiworld Media Network - Gaza Gaza, Oct 3: Hundreds of thousands of protesters across the globe have expressed outrage after Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission led by climate activist Greta...

Global Tourism Awards 2025: A Spectacular Celebration of Excellence in Tourism

PNN New Delhi [India], October 3: The Global Tourism Awards 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion, celebrating excellence and innovation across the travel and tourism industry. The evening brought together global leaders, industry veterans,...

Australian critical mineral miners, Uncle Sam wants you

The Trump administration has rolled out the welcome mat for Australian miners, and this time, they're bringing United States taxpayer equity capital to the table. China controls 86% of the rare earths processing market globally, and when Trump...

Asian Stocks Mixed; Wall Street Tech Lifts Records

Manila– Asian shares were mixed on Friday after heavy buying of tech shares led benchmarks on Wall Street to more records. US futures and oil prices were higher. Markets have largely shrugged off the shutdown of the US government after Democrat...

Australian military inducts its final Hawkei

The final Hawkei – referred to as the Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light (PMV-L) by the Australian military – was handed over on 23 September. Thales Australia produced 1,100 of these vehicles. The final Hawkei was formally delivered to No. 2...

Australian Dollar Moves Little As US Dollar Remains Steady Ahead Of PMI Data

Friday, October 3, 2025 1:00 AM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after registering losses in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair remains steady following the release of...

Australian Jewish community shocked by UK terror attack

The Executive Council of Australian Jewry says the attack at a synagogue in Manchester on the holy day of Yom Kippur is devastating. British police declared Thursday's deadly car and stabbing attack on the synagogue in the UK's north a terrorist...

Australia Claims Victory Over New Zealand in T20I Opener

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Australia triumphed by six wickets in the first T20I against New Zealand on October 1, 2025, at Mount Maunganui. Captain Mitch Marsh scored 85 runs in just 43 balls, leading his team to a total of 185 for 4, chasing...

AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS PNG TO CONSIDER CLIMATE RISKS WHEN FUNDING KEY INVESTMENTS  

As the effects of climate change intensify, it has never been more important to ensure climate and disaster risk is considered in planning major public investments like roads and energy networks. That is why Australia has been supporting training...

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street hits record highs on tech buying

Asian shares traded mixed on Friday following strong tech-driven gains on Wall Street, which pushed U.S. benchmarks to new record highs. US. futures and oil prices were higher, News.Az reports, citing AP. Markets have largely shrugged off the...

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson set to appeal triple murder conviction

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Global Markets Today: Nikkei 225, Kospi trade mixed amid US government shutdown

Global Markets Today: Asian markets mostly opened higher on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s rally as investors brushed aside concerns over the U.S. government shutdown. Market participants are watching to see how long the shutdown lasts to gauge...

As it happened: Aussies retain Chappell-Hadlee trophy after washout in game two

Jacob Duffy will bowl the second over. He’s unlucky to give up four off Head’s edge with his first ball. And before he has a chance to send down his second, there’s a slight delay because some light towards have gone out. Now they’re back....

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes reignites climate feud with Australia’s biggest emitter

Billionaire investor Mike Cannon-Brookes has reignited his climate battle with AGL, Australia’s biggest polluter, rejecting its latest emissions-reduction strategy as too slow and out of step with what is needed to arrest dangerous global warming....