UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia The United States on Thursday said it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia. Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh buying F-35s, despite a push to normalise relations. The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war.

Before the skyscrapers: Dubai’s oldest building, Al Fahidi Fort, set to reopen with new museum

After a five-year closure for an extensive restoration project, the historic Al Fahidi Fort in Old Dubai will welcome back visitors in the ‘coming weeks or months’. Think of Dubai and many people will imagine a metropolis of gleaming skyscrapers, mega shopping malls, palm-shaped islands and some of the world’s top luxury hotel and hospitality brands. But away from all the glitz and glamour, which often dominate the headlines, there’s another side to the city that doesn’t always get the...

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Senate inquiry slams 'false narrative' youth crime wave gripping Australia

Inquiry slams 'false narrative' about youth crime and calls for minimum justice standards In short A federal inquiry has urged the government to develop a national standards for youth detention and a public awareness campaign to counter a "false narrative" about youth crime. The peak body for Indigenous legal services has accused states and territories of a "race to the bottom" on youth justice. What's next The federal government says it will consider the recommendations and provide a formal...