Icy blast hits after rain lashing
Australians hoping for some relief after a wet weekend have been bitterly disappointed as the cold weather is forecast to continue through the week.
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IMF approves $820m disbursement to Egypt
RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has approved the disbursement of approximately $820 million to Egypt following the completion of the third review of the country's expanded arrangement. The IMF approved an expanded $8 billion support program for the African country in March after the Gaza crisis negatively affected its economy. This has slowed tourism and … Read more
Aussie shares retreat on mining slump
The stock market retreated on Tuesday after a sharp drop in mining.
Gate at Clive Palmers, Palmer Coolum Resort sparks fears for the safety of wildlife and motorists
An Australian billionaire has come under fire after a decision to block access to a golf course caused local residents to fear for the safety of native wildlife and motorists, sparking a row with his neighbours. Residents of Yaroomba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast say billionaire luxury playground owner Clive Palmer is putting the lives of … Read more
Consumer confidence in Saudi economy among the highest globally: survey
IMF approves disbursement of $820 million to Egypt after third review of expanded fund RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has approved the disbursement of approximately $820 million to Egypt following the completion of the third review of the country's expanded arrangement. The IMF approved an expanded $8 billion support program for the African country in … Read more
Dire sign in latest housing figures
New data shows building approvals remained at a near decade low despite a slight increase in the first half of the year, with NSW dragging other states down.
‘Nasty’: Dangerous disease outbreak set to rise
An outbreak of the dangerous disease has hit one state and health authorities are warning that the number of cases is likely to “go north”.
A French fencing queen is crowned in gold at the Grand Palais
PARIS: Defending champions New Zealand will face the United States in the Olympic sevens semi-final, but France's hopes of a rugby double gold were dashed after defeat by Canada at the Stade de France on Monday. Another partisan, a near sell-out crowd of 66,000 packed the Stade de France primarily to watch Team France in … Read more
Biles chases first Paris Olympic gold, fingers crossed over River Seine
PARIS: Defending champions New Zealand will face the United States in the Olympic sevens semi-final, but France's hopes of a rugby double gold were dashed after defeat by Canada at the Stade de France on Monday. Another partisan, a near sell-out crowd of 66,000 packed the Stade de France primarily to watch Team France in … Read more
At least 19 dead after landslides in India’s Kerala, more rain predicted
Russia relies on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say WASHINGTON: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and commercial PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest efforts by US adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 … Read more
