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Cyclone Fina left the aging Royal Darwin Hospital struggling, with bricks falling, leaks spreading, and part of the ceiling collapsing. NT Health chief Chris Hosking says the 50-year-old facility is no longer fit for extreme weather and urgently needs federal support to build a safer, modern replacement.
Bangladesh’s interim government has asked India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after she received a death sentence from the International Crimes Tribunal. A formal letter detailing the judgment has been sent, while India has not yet responded. Another hearing on disappearance-related charges is also underway.
New Zealand has named a 14-member squad for the first Test against the West Indies on December 2. The pace trio Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, and Blair Tickner join the lineup, while Kane Williamson returns after missing the Zimbabwe series. Injuries kept several players out as the team gears up…
Indian PM met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Summit, reviewing strong bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure, and critical minerals. Both leaders pledged to amplify the Global South’s voice, enhance investments, and support India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship while promoting human-centric tech and global talent…
European leaders are urging revisions to a U.S.-driven peace proposal they fear could weaken Ukraine. The plan includes limits on Ukraine’s military and concessions to Russia, sparking strong criticism. As Ukraine prepares for talks in Switzerland, concerns grow that the framework could reshape borders and undermine long-term European security.
