Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe were sentenced to 34 years in prison after a jury found them guilty of the brazen murder of underworld figure Gavin Preston and the attempted murder of Abbas Maghnie in Keilor. According to court records, the two Sydney men were hired as contract killers by a mystery person to carry … Read more
China and Russia have conducted their first joint on-site sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean aboard the Xuelong 2 research icebreaker, marking a new phase of polar cooperation as international competition intensifies over northern shipping routes and resources. According to a report by state broadcaster CCTV, two researchers from Russia’s Arctic and Antarctic Research … Read more
Thirty-four Australians remain missing following a catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border that has killed at least 160 people and left hundreds more unaccounted for, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The disaster, triggered when a massive chunk of glacier broke off, wiped out entire villages and hydropower projects … Read more
Chinese crosstalk comedian Guo Degang is currently under investigation by local authorities in Wuhan after altering the lyrics of a patriotic song during a live performance, according to the Wuhan culture and tourism bureau cited by AFP on Aug. 23, 2026. The 53-year-old performer allegedly introduced unapproved comedic improvisations to a revolutionary song during a … Read more
A new image of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) J-16 multirole fighter jet reveals the aircraft operating in a “beast mode” configuration, carrying a heavy air-superiority missile loadout. According to an analysis in the Chinese military magazine Ordnance Science and Technology, this development demonstrates an expansion of the Chinese air force’s long-range offensive tactical capabilities … Read more
A military court in Indonesia has sentenced four intelligence officers to prison terms ranging from one to three years for a targeted acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus. The March 2025 assault, which left the victim with second- and third-degree burns across 25% of his body, has sparked a national debate over military … Read more
The Fall of the ‘CEO Monk’: What the Shaolin Scandal Means for Religious Governance For decades, the Shaolin Temple has been more than a sanctuary for Zen Buddhism; it has been a global brand. When Shi Yongxin—often dubbed the “CEO Monk”—was sentenced to 24 years in prison for massive embezzlement and bribery, it didn’t just … Read more
The City of Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit is intensifying its efforts to curb the illicit metal trade, with recent court proceedings highlighting the diverse nature of infrastructure-related crimes. A man is currently awaiting sentencing at the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court following a conviction for stealing a seesaw from a park in Ravensmead. This case is … Read more
A man survived a severe accident in Cape Town after his vehicle plummeted off a cliff. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, has since gained attention as video footage is shared across various social media platforms. Details of the Crash The accident occurred on Sunday, April 26, along the Main Road in Misty Cliffs … Read more
The murder trial of Charl Kinnear saw explosive testimony on Tuesday, with allegations that a hitman linked to the Firm gang assassinated the top detective. The shooter, who was later killed himself, is central to the new evidence presented in court. Targeted Attack and Police Failures Kinnear, a decorated Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) detective, was shot … Read more