Poet Ali Cobby Eckermann wins book of the year at the NSW premier’s literary awards Her first novel in eight years, She is the Earth, also claims the Indigenous writers category, netting writer a combined $40,000 A metaphysical verse novel by Yankunytjatjara poet Ali Cobby Eckermann has won book of the year at the New South Wales premier’s literary awards. She is the Earth, the first work published by Eckermann in eight years, was awarded the book of the year on Monday night, as… Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal The Philippines challenged China on Monday to allow international scrutiny of Scarborough Shoal because it accused Beijing of damaging the marine environment of the shoal. Maritime tension has been increasing in the South China Sea between Manila and Beijing. The Philippines has accused China of using water cannon and obstructing movements through disputed shoals and reefs. Who Was Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian? A hard-liner and career diplomat long focused on Iran’s relationships in the Middle East, he died in a helicopter crash that also killed Iran’s president. Nepal's prime minister wins confidence vote in parliament, his fourth since taking office Nepal’s prime minister will continue leading his shaky governing coalition after winning his fourth vote of confidence in two years on Monday |
Anti-Israel activists blame Israel for Raisi helicopter crash A Hamas-affiliated Telegram account took seriously an Israeli joke about a Mossad agent named "Eli Copter" being responsible for the crash, repeating the claim before deleting the post. Taiwan's new president has a clear message as he continues difficult balancing act with China The inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, is more about handing over the baton than any dramatic change in policy for the island which is overshadowed by its large and powerful neighbour, China. Blue fireball flashes in night sky as comet fragment soars over Spain and Portugal A comet fragment lit up the skies over parts of Spain and Portugal overnight - as one person said witnessing the blue fireball "felt like a movie". UK court to rule on Julian Assange extradition appeal: What could happen? If the High Court agrees to the extradition, only Europe's human rights court could block Assange's transfer to the US. Iran's Supreme Leader confirms VP as interim president after death of President Raisi Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei confirmed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as interim president after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. What we know about the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Raisi First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has assumed the duties of president Monday and will hold an election in 50 days. |
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