West Asia News Live: Australia, UK shift Gaza stance; Iraq blackout and UAE push for economic reforms
13 Aug
Politics

West Asia News Live: Australia, UK shift Gaza stance; Iraq blackout and UAE push for economic reforms

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Welcome to our live coverage of the latest developments from West Asia. Follow real-time updates on regional geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions, economic reforms, civil movements and religious dynamics. Track the actions and policies of major regional powers as they navigate ongoing conflicts, international negotiations and domestic challenges A Palestinian girl carries buckets of water amid shortages, in Gaza City, August 6, 2025. ReutersTensions, diplomacy, and market risks are dominating the West Asia agenda today, with fresh conflict escalations, sharp political disputes, and shifting international alignments. From deadly incidents deepening media and diplomatic rifts, to high-stakes ceasefire talks, blackout-triggered unrest fears, and commercial fallout from controversial remarks, the region faces a volatile mix of security, humanitarian and economic challenges. Follow our rolling updates for real-time developments and expert context on the fast-changing situation:West...
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A bill for cheaper medicine, inflation numbers, and the Garma Festival kicks off
12 Aug
Politics

A bill for cheaper medicine, inflation numbers, and the Garma Festival kicks off

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Welcome to On Notice. Each Monday, we’ll bring you the essentials, the context, and everything you need to know about what’s taking place in Australian politics each week. Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes, Anthony Albanese at 2024 Garma Festival and generic medicines (Image: Private Media/Zennie) It’s hard to keep track of everything that takes place in politics each week. And for newsrooms like Crikey’sthe new Labor-dominated parliament raises questions about how to cover and interrogate power in Australia. Today our editor-in-chief Sophie Black delves into that thorny subject, and below we are rolling out the first instalment of On Notice, a new offering brought to you each Monday. We’ll be bringing you the essentials, the context, on what stories our newsroom will be focusing on and why that week in Parliament House and beyond.This week, the new...
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‘WE NEVER DISCUSSED POLITICS’: Jay Leno on late-night TV now vs. then
12 Aug
Politics

‘WE NEVER DISCUSSED POLITICS’: Jay Leno on late-night TV now vs. then

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Published Jul 28, 2025 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 2 minute readJay Leno attends amfAR Las Vegas at Wynn Las Vegas on November 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by David Becker /Getty Images Jay Leno says things are a lot different on late-night television than when he was hosting The Tonight Show. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the...
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Benue attacks: Bandits pass through Nasarawa, but we do not harbour them – Governor Sule
12 Aug
Politics

Benue attacks: Bandits pass through Nasarawa, but we do not harbour them – Governor Sule

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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has refuted allegations that his state serves as a haven for criminals, particularly bandits originating from northern regions. He emphasized that although some bandits may pass through Nasarawa, the state neither shelters nor supports them. During a live phone interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Governor Sule responded to accusations made by Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mkar, who claimed Nasarawa is home to bandits who launch attacks on communities in Benue. The governor condemned the remarks as “provocative” and counterproductive, especially coming from an academic. “We sent a letter to him to withdraw that kind of statement because it will end up creating more problems. I understand he is trying to come and apologise,” Governor Sule stated. He explained that bandits move through various states in the course of...
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