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Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, conducted missile strikes against targets in Saudi Arabia along the Red Sea on July 25, 2026, according to ABC News Australia. The attacks raise immediate concerns about escalation in the regional conflict and potential disruption to one of the...

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as India's education minister following sustained protests by Gen Z students over lapses in the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) medical entrance exam, according to ThePrint's analysis. Per the source, Pradhan, who was credited with BJP's electoral victories in...

Al Jazeera English reports that Kenya is facing growing concerns over political violence as groups linked to past electoral unrest are re-emerging ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Kenya Human Rights Commission documented serious rights violations during a recent by-election, signaling an escalating pattern...

Political satire and comedy are playing an increasingly significant role in shaping elections and public opinion in democracies worldwide, including India's "Cockroach Janta Party" parody, Britain's Count Binface satirical candidate, and online cartoons targeting Australian politician Pauline Hanson. According to comedian and writer Dan Ilic,...

Australian Labor Party delegates endorsed the party's platform on Israel and Palestine without floor debate after MP Ed Husic failed to secure sufficient support for his proposed amendment on July 25, 2026. According to ABC News Australia, Husic criticized Labor's internal culture, arguing the party...

A team of divers in South Australia's south-east is using photogrammetry—action cameras and computer modeling—to create detailed 3D maps of underwater cave networks running beneath the region's city streets, according to ABC News Australia. Per ABC News Australia, the project aims to improve safety for...

The Catholic Salesians organization is selling Don Bosco, an inner-Melbourne youth centre on Sydney Road in Brunswick that has provided accommodation and free entertainment for nearly 90 years, according to ABC News Australia. Parents and community members are organizing to find an alternative solution to...

A satirical youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party, which emerged only months ago in India, has grown into a rallying point for disillusioned young people across the country, France 24 reports. According to France 24, reporter Rachael Griffiths examines what is driving the growing...

Police in New Delhi used tear gas and batons to stop thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party marching toward Parliament, leaving approximately 60 people injured. The Cockroach Janta Party accused police of using excessive force and carrying out arbitrary detentions. The movement is...

India's Union Cabinet approved a legislative amendment to strengthen penalties for examination paper leaks on July 24, 2026, responding to nationwide protests over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) breach that compromised medical school admissions. The Cockroach Janata Party and activist Sonam Wangchuk—who ended...

Global oil prices have surged nearly 40% since late February 2026 when the Iran conflict began, with Brent crude jumping 7.0% to settle at $US100.69 per barrel, according to ABC News Australia. ABC News Australia reports the spike is pressuring Australia's Reserve Bank to consider...

The United States announced new tariffs affecting all major trading partners on July 24, 2026, with Australia facing a 12.5% tariff and other countries subject to 10% rates. According to ABC News Australia, this action comes five months after a court struck down many of...

The Trump administration imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods, with wine exports facing immediate competitive pressure in US markets. According to ABC News Australia, John Geber, owner of Chateau Tanunda Winery, characterized the levy as arriving during 'rough and rowdy' conditions for an industry...

The US has increased tariffs on Australian exports to 12.5 percent, replacing a previously imposed 10 percent levy, according to ABC News Australia. Economists warn the higher tax will reduce Australian businesses' competitiveness in the US market and harm the domestic economy. Australian exporters now...

A deceased petrel found washed up on Moreton Island, Queensland, has tested positive for bird flu in preliminary samples sent to Australia's CSIRO lab for confirmation. The discovery marks the first suspected case of avian influenza detected in Queensland state. Officials are awaiting final CSIRO...

Large-scale protests in Delhi have led to clashes between demonstrators and security forces, WION reports. The movement, which organizers have labeled the 'Cockroach Movement,' reflects organized grassroots mobilization against government policies and has spread across India's capital.

A youth-led protest movement dubbed the 'cockroach' protests has emerged in India targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, with demonstrations entering their fourth day as of late July 2026. According to The Guardian, thousands continued to throng the streets of Delhi, many having travelled hundreds...

Scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies, known as NovoFly, as a potential control method against the flesh-eating parasite that has spread through Central America and into the United States.

Student protests over an alleged leak of India's NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) medical entrance exam have spread across multiple cities including Patna, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Goa, and Kerala, according to WION reporting. Demonstrators are demanding accountability from officials, education reforms, and an...

Human rights organizations in Kenya are documenting the systemic recruitment of "goons"—armed henchmen deployed by political leaders to disrupt opposition rallies, incite violence, and intimidate voters—according to France 24's reporting. The practice has intensified significantly since large-scale protests against President William Ruto's government in 2024-2025,...