Democratic rep: Administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war
Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain to the American people what the goals are in trying to prevent, and we have to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, but...
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The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne’s sporting heartland
A fan-friendly revamp of the MCG and better links to Melbourne Park would turn sporting events into festivals and cement Melbourne’s sports capital status.
Sadistic predators targeting Australian children through gaming platforms
Members of sadistic online abuse networks have been linked to popular games including Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite.
NSW Labor should not be standing in the way of extra powers for police watchdog
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is a necessary overseer to provide confidence but the NSW Police Force is not beyond scrutiny
Last week’s ‘tipping point’ might have obscured an earlier, more important moment
This is a state of enormous uncertainty, with risks in every direction.
Surcharge ban will leave some renters in the lurch
Many tenants could soon be forced into arrears, advocates warn, as a key rental payment platform closes its doors.
My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us
It’s a pocket of Brisbane that runs simultaneously in two lanes – one of rampant construction and change, and the other of quaint country-style houses just off major roads.
My suburb is a modern cultural melting pot, but it hasn’t forgotten the wars that shaped us
It’s a pocket of Brisbane that runs simultaneously in two lanes – one of rampant construction and change, and the other of quaint country-style houses just off major roads.
Hong Kong builders take three WorldSkills honours in best CIC haul
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Nine young construction competitors from the Construction Industry Council returned from WorldSkills Shanghai with three Medallions for Excellence, the strongest finish the CIC has recorded at the competition. The honours went to Law Chak-sum in painting and decorating, Tse Yu-lok in welding, and the concrete construction work team of Huang To-kong and Wan Tsz-ho. It was Hong Kong’s first WorldSkills honour in concrete...
Police surround Wong Tai Sin flat after woman reportedly seen with knife in area
Hong Kong police officers were attempting to force their way into a flat at a Wong Tai Sin estate on Sunday night after a woman suspected of carrying a knife and wandering in the area was traced to the home during a search. Police received a report at about 6.50pm that a woman in her forties carrying a knife had travelled from Diamond Hill MTR station towards the nearby Plaza Hollywood shopping centre. Officers were deployed to the scene and searched the area. Members of the Counter Terrorism...
Hassett on negative polling on economy: ‘I just don't buy it’
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said Sunday he doesn’t believe in recent polls that show Americans’ negative feelings about the economy. “Ahead of an election cycle, the fact that there's, you know, possibly partisan pollsters telling us that the people are really really depressed, it's a classic Democrat move, and I just...
Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' led by DNI Jay Clayton
President Trump on Sunday morning announced the creation of the "Super IntelligenceForce" amid his push to keep the U.S. in the lead on artificial intelligence development after warnings from the technology's researchers. The task force will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, whom The Wall Street Journal reported is expected to be...
1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing
More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents toured the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing on Sunday as authorities pushed ahead with preparations for its opening. A Security Bureau spokesman said that participants took franchised buses or cross-boundary coaches from various districts to reach the crossing and were shown the new port building in groups. “The event effectively enhanced participants’ understanding of the public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance and...