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As Islamophobia rises, Australias Muslims celebrate Eid
Until 1973, immigration was influenced by the infamous White Australia policy, which had actively limited the number of non-white immigrants entering Australia in favour of those from European countries. Even since that policy ended, however, issues of immigration, especially involving asylum seekers, have remained divisive.
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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, analysis shows
“The damage to US bases in the region has been underreported,” said Mark Cancian, a CSIS senior adviser and co-author of the think tank study. “Although that appears to be extensive, the full amount won’t be known until more information is available.”
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Mexican teen dies while being held in ICE custody
“The Government of Mexico reiterates that these deaths are unacceptable and once again calls on immigration authorities to carry out a prompt and thorough investigation to clarify the circumstances that led to this death, determine responsibility, and establish effective guarantees of non-repetition,” the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
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Norways crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: I was manipulated and deceived
The interview was recorded on Thursday, the final day of her son Marius Borg Høiby’s rape trial, which began at the start of February, days after the Epstein files involving Mette-Marit were released. A verdict is not due until June, but it is clear she waited for the trial to end before speaking publicly.
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Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japans PM
Also in 2016, President Barack Obama became the first serving US president to visit Hiroshima, saying his visit was “a testament to how even the most painful divides can be bridged – how our two nations, former adversaries, cannot just become partners, but become the best of friends and the strongest of allies”.
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Nasas Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
After reviewing the data, Nasa managers signed off on a second rollout and the next phase of checks, which take place at the pad. If those tests are completed without incident, Artemis II will become the first crewed mission in the programme, paving the way for another crewed test flight, Artemis III in Earth orbit,…
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Anthony Albanese: Australia PM heckled at Sydney mosque Ramadan event
Community tensions – and reports of both antisemitism and Islamophobia – have been rising in Australia since Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing more than 1,200 people and taking 251 others hostage. Israel’s offensive in Gaza has led to more than 72,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
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