Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years

Majority of ABC ⁠staff rejected latest offer of 10% pay ​rise over 3 years and $700 bonus Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and ​working conditions, disrupting live news coverage at the public broadcaster. Live ‌programming was diverted to … Read more

Trump to hit Iran harder if Tehran does not accept defeat, White House says

Karoline Leavitt says Trump does not bluff and ​is prepared to unleash hell, warns Iran should ​not miscalculate again White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US on March 25, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United States on Wednesday issued a stern warning to ​Iran … Read more

Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says

Delay in officially replying to US’ proposal suggests some in Tehran may be open to considering it, Reuters reports A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran on March 23, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iran is still reviewing a US proposal to end the war in … Read more