A week since a group of 13 Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia, they remain in the capital Damascus in a state of limbo.
Tourism operators in Western Australia's Kimberley region are doubtful that a new government voucher program will revive their slow season. High fuel prices and 'fear mongering' have deterred visitors, with some reporting a 70% drop in numbers. While the vouchers offer 50% off, some feel it's 'too little, too late' and doesn't address the cost of remote travel.
Melbourne is preparing for a large-scale event welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, featuring cultural performances and aiming to showcase Indian diversity and unity. The event, part of Modi's Australia visit, is expected to draw 18,000-20,000 attendees.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is embroiled in controversy after a woman alleged he drunkenly forced her to have sex. Prominent supporters have withdrawn endorsements, jeopardizing the party's chances in a crucial race. Platner denies the allegation.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a rape allegation from a former girlfriend, leading prominent supporters like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego to withdraw their endorsements. Platner denies the claims, but the allegations have thrown the crucial Democratic race into turmoil.
Tourism operators in Western Australia's Kimberley region are doubtful a new government voucher program will revive a slow season, attributing the downturn to high fuel prices and 'fear mongering'. While some welcome the initiative, others feel it's 'too little, too late' and doesn't address the core issue of cost of living.
A total collapse of Cuba's national electricity grid has caused an island-wide power outage, exacerbating severe shortages of energy, fuel, and medicine. Cuban authorities blame US sanctions for the crisis, which has led to long working hours for bakers, overwhelmed hospitals, and families struggling with intermittent power and lack of running water.
