Syria says 'terrorist cell' linked to business tycoon Rami Makhlouf arrested

Syrian state media said security forces have arrested a “terrorist cell” in Latakia for allegedly planning assassinations of prominent people in the city, adding that initial investigations tied the group to Bashar Al Assad's cousin Rami Makhlouf....

Australia’s Inaugural Disrupt: AI Film Festival Announces Judging Panel

Disrupt: AI Film Festival (DAIFF), Australia’s first national GenAI film festival, has announced its inaugural judging line-up, which includes leaders spanning creativity, academia, technology, and the arts. “Together, they represent the...

Business News | Fractal Achieves AWS Generative AI Consulting Services Competency, Reinforcing Its Leadership in AI Strategy and Implementation

PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: Fractal (www.fractal.ai), a global provider of artificial intelligence solutions to Fortune 500® companies, announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI...

Trump stops Canada trade talks over Reagan tariff ad

President Trump said he would immediately stop all trade negotiations with neighboring country Canada due to a Canadian advertisement against his signature tariffs plan which features the voice of former President Ronald Reagan. "TARIFFS ARE VERY...

Australian tech teams 'race to hire AI talent as demand surges' : report

• 92% of Australian tech leaders say they need AI-related roles in their organisation • Most sought-after roles include AI Product Manager (35%), AI Governance Specialist (29%), and Data Scientist with machine learning expertise (28%) • 91% of...

BHP’s Mike Henry on the mining industry’s ‘new reality’

Almost six years since Mike Henry was named to lead the world’s largest mining company by market cap, speculation has begun about who might succeed him, perhaps by the middle of next year. BHP has a new board chair, Ross McEwan, and executives...

Dozens displaced, properties destroyed as Lagos Govt demolishes Costain Market

Dozens of traders were rendered homeless and goods worth millions of naira destroyed on Thursday following the demolition of the popular Costain Market in Lagos by the state government. The exercise was carried out by a joint enforcement team...

Australia Post launches first dedicated Parcels Post Office in Canberra

Australia Post has opened its first Australia Post Parcels outlet in Canberra, introducing a new format designed to make sending, collecting, and returning parcels faster and more convenient for customers ahead of the busy end-of-year shopping...

L.A.’s Megachurches Preach Tradition From Behind Laser Beams and Fog Machines

Getting to your seat is a multi-step process at The Church On The Way in Van Nuys. One church member wearing an orange badge around their neck greets you, opening the door into a vast room that resembles a convention hall. Before you start...

‘Boston Blue’ Goes Global: Donnie Wahlberg’s ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff Sells To Over 100 Markets

EXCLUSIVE: Detectives Danny Reagan and Lena Silver will be playing the blues around the world after a raft of international buyers bought Boston Blue. The show has its world premiere in Cannes at the MIPCOM market last week. Following the...

Who is Jack Edwards? 5 interesting facts about uncapped Australia all-rounder called up for AUS vs IND 2025 3rd ODI

Australia added New South Wales (NSW) all-rounder Jack Edwards to their squad for the third and final ODI against India in Sydney on Saturday, October 25. The hosts took an unassailable 2-0 series lead with their win in the second ODI in Adelaide...

Victoria Police to bolster its ranks with recent retirees from force: chief

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Crime Local News The officers will be employed for terms of up to three years, says Chief Fiona Wilson Author of the article: Jeff Bell • Victoria Times Colonist Published Oct 23, 2025 • 3 minute read Victoria police...

Victoria’s Treaty with First Peoples

Victoria is in the process of becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to introduce a Treaty for First Peoples. What is a Treaty? A Treaty is a legally binding agreement between two parties. In Victoria’s case, it is a formal agreement between...

Blue skies ahead: US blueberries aim for new markets and tariff relief in push for expansion

By Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez Reported by Ed Vernon from Anaheim, California. With domestic production growing and supply from international production increasing, the US Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is doubling down to open new doors—and push...

HSBC considers overhaul of retail banking business in Egypt

HSBC has announced a strategic evaluation of its retail banking operations in Egypt, as part of its ongoing worldwide restructuring efforts, according to a Reuters report. The bank, which initiated a major overhaul last year, is looking to...

Weld Australia’s 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards Showcase Industry Trailblazers

Welding professionals from across New South Wales and the ACT gathered in Sydney last night to celebrate the 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards, recognising the projects, people and organisations shaping the industry’s next chapter....

Queensland’s Largest Special School Delivery On Track

Minister for Education and the Arts The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek The Crisafulli Government’s historic delivery of seven new special schools is on track with various projects at different stages of delivery. An investment of $500 million will...

Victoria woman warned four times she was being scammed but sent $671K anyway

A Victoria woman who lost over $670,000 to an online cryptocurrency scam has lost her lawsuit against NDAX Canada, a crypto trading platform that she used for the transfers. In a decision released on October 20th, BC Supreme Court Justice LeBlanc...

Australia crypto investors are getting into the online casino industry

Australia's online casino industry is witnessing a surge in interest from crypto investors. The integration of cryptocurrencies into gaming platforms is reshaping the investment landscape, offering new opportunities for those looking to capitalize...

Queensland beef shines at Taste of Queensland event in Indonesia

Taste of Queensland event in Indonesia showcases premium Queensland beef. Beef and live cattle exports to Indonesia highlight growing demand. The Crisafulli Government is aiming to achieve goal of boosting primary production output to $30 billion...