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Top diplomats of Australia, Germany vow to 'manage change,' defend UN

Top diplomats of Australia, Germany vow to 'manage change,' defend UN

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong hosts her German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Canberra

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City at risk: Karachi mall fire exposes dangers of unchecked urban growth
04.02.2026

City at risk: Karachi mall fire exposes dangers of unchecked urban growth

Gul Plaza inferno, deadliest in a decade, killed 80 people while several are still missing

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off NE New Zealand
04.02.2026

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off NE New Zealand

Quake occurs near Kermadec Islands at 1039GMT, originating from a depth of 114.4 miles

China urges 'constructive role' as US set to host summit on critical minerals
04.02.2026

China urges 'constructive role' as US set to host summit on critical minerals

Remarks from Beijing comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to host inaugural summit on critical minerals

All eyes on Standing Committee amid probe against 2 Chinese generals
04.02.2026

All eyes on Standing Committee amid probe against 2 Chinese generals

Top body of China’s National People’s Congress scheduled to meet in Beijing with review of some deputies on agenda

Heat waves kill thousands of fish in Australia
04.02.2026

Heat waves kill thousands of fish in Australia

Most of the dead fish at Lake Menindee are native bony bream