Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
A disability rights group, SADD, resumed its subway boarding protest in Seoul after a six-month break. Activists demanded government budget allocation for disabled rights and reinstatement of laid-off workers, causing minor delays.
A disability rights group resumed its subway boarding protest in Seoul after a six-month break. Sixty activists occupied six train cars at City Hall Station, advocating for mobility rights and government budget allocation for disabled individuals.
Consumer group Choice taste-tested 30 extra-virgin olive oils, finding Australian brands competitive with Italian and Spanish imports. Cobram Extra Virgin Classic ranked third, while Woolworths Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil was best value. Monini Classico from Italy took the top spot.
The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent. Donald Trump celebrated the decision, while labor and consumer advocacy groups, along with legal experts, criticized it as a threat to democracy and government functioning.
An advocacy group and a journalist have accused the FCC of bad faith in a FOIA lawsuit, alleging the agency withheld documents and concealed Chairman Brendan Carr's use of Signal for government business, particularly concerning DOGE's influence and Elon Musk's companies.
US crypto firms and advocacy groups are intensifying lobbying efforts to secure a Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before the August recess. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for digital assets, dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but faces hurdles over anti-money laundering provisions and ethics concerns.
A nationwide survey in Malaysia revealed that only 52% of married or sexually active women feel they can refuse sex with their spouse or partner. Malay and Muslim women reported the lowest sexual autonomy, with only 44% able to refuse sex.
The US Supreme Court has issued two rulings impacting immigration, allowing the Trump administration to strip protections for TPS holders and reshape asylum policy. Critics call the decisions "disastrous" and "cruel," risking deportation for hundreds of thousands and endangering asylum seekers, while supporters celebrate.
US retirement advocacy groups have asked Congress to investigate Meta, alleging the tech giant profits from fraudulent ads targeting seniors. Groups cite risks to seniors and Meta's slow action against scams, while Meta claims it actively combats fraud.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech has drawn widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and politicians. Critics accuse her of using "hatred for political gain," echoing "rubbish" from rightwing figures, and promoting divisive language against transgender people, multiculturalism, and workers.
Australia's High Court ruled against the government, allowing non-citizens unlawfully detained to claim compensation. This decision could cost millions and impacts over 350 individuals.
Brady, a gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and Justice Department for refusing to release documents detailing the largest sellers of crime guns. Brady argues this information is vital for public safety and regulatory analysis.
Thousands marched in Nairobi demanding the government declare femicide and child disappearances a national crisis. Organizers issued a 40-day ultimatum for action, citing the murder of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto and alarming statistics on gender-based violence and missing children.
Greyhound trainer Geoffrey Dalton fined $300 and given a suspended 9-month disqualification after his dog tested positive for cocaine before a 2024 race; Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Vcat) upholds the decision despite the regulator's appeal for a temporary ban.
Indian-American lawmakers and advocacy groups condemn President Trump for sharing a racist post targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, amid rising anti-Asian hate in the US.
Kalshi has launched Americans for Fair Markets (AFM), an advocacy group led by former White House staffer Taylor Budowich, to lobby Capitol Hill. The group aims to counter scrutiny from lawmakers and the gaming lobby regarding prediction markets, especially after insider trading investigations were announced.
Minority Veterans of America has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's reinstatement of a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their families, arguing the VA rule lacks medical justification and violates the Administrative Procedures Act.
Federal agents raided the homes of three Southern California immigration activists, including VC Defensa leader Leonardo Martinez, alleging a campaign to harass the group. Activists and their lawyer claim the raids are intimidation tactics, while DHS cites previous arrests for ambushing federal officers.
Hong Kong's largest annual LGBTQ carnival, Pink Dot HK, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue and licensing issues. The event, scheduled for June 14 at Stanley Plaza, could not secure necessary approvals from authorities within the tight timeline.
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have skyrocketed more than 11-fold over the past four years, with advocacy groups attributing it to a wave of pet abandonments and the blurring of urban-rural boundaries caused by large-scale development. The latest data submitted to the Legislative Council on Wednesday showed reports of animal-related traffic accidents received by police surged from 36 cases in 2021 to 416 in 2025. However, authorities do not maintain a district-level breakdown...
G77 nations spend $8tn a year servicing debts, but analysis shows how comprehensive relief could benefit social spendingCutting debt servicing costs for the world’s poorest countries could free up $900bn (£660bn) a year for development, a new report to the UN secretary general has claimed.Prepared by advocacy group Development Finance International (DFI) with the support of the Norwegian government and launched in Oslo today, the analysis warned that the world is facing “the worst ever debt-provoked development crisis”. Continue reading...
