The American Express Times
Thursday, April 16, 2026
China Denies Military Support to Iran but War Tensions Mount
China has denied supplying military support to Iran amid U.S. allegations that Beijing continues to provide equipment linked to Tehran’s missile programs during heightened Middle East tensions. The dispute underscores growing geopolitical friction as the U.S. enforces a naval blockade on Iran, while China insists on protecting its trade interests and calls for a just…
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Will Unlikely Bromance of Jenrick and Farage Last Into Next General Election?
Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick have formed a close alliance within Reform UK after Jenrick left the Conservative Party and became the party’s Treasury spokesman.…
The Madness of King Donald Will Prove His Undoing
President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by controversial actions and statements that have fractured his traditional coalition and raised concerns about his leadership…
Hungary has little choice but to retain Moscow ties
Hungary’s parliamentary elections ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and brought Péter Magyar to power, who aims to foster closer cooperation with the EU while…
Review casts doubt on new Alzheimer’s drugs
An independent review has found that amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs provide no meaningful clinical benefits despite reducing amyloid levels in the brain. This challenges the justification…
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Marcos Senesi Set for Premier League Move as Liverpool Lead Race
Marcos Senesi has decided not to renew his contract with Bournemouth and is set to leave the club this summer as a free agent. Liverpool…
Appeal Fails Over Kill Pact Sentence
Phillip Baldwin, a former police officer convicted of assisting in his wife’s death as part of a suicide pact, lost his appeal against an 18-month…
Lawyer died after liposuction amid pressure to be slim at work
A 28-year-old lawyer from Wolverhampton, Diarra Brown, died of sepsis after undergoing multiple cosmetic surgeries in Turkey. Her death underscores the dangers of overseas cosmetic…
Iran issues new threat to attack shipping in Red Sea
Iran warned it may target shipping routes in the Red Sea in response to a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over…
Saudi sovereign wealth fund launches roadmap to 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has approved a new 2026-2030 strategy to reorganize its investments into three portfolios aimed at boosting domestic economic sectors, enhancing…
Saudi Arabia, France deepen scientific ties at Jeddah environmental roundtable
Saudi Arabia and France held a roundtable in Jeddah to strengthen scientific collaboration on environmental challenges and enhance academic exchange between the two countries. This…
Southern Lebanon 'Hezbollah kill zone,' Israel says
The Israeli military has intensified operations in southern Lebanon, designating the area up to the Litani River as a "Hezbollah kill zone" and striking around…
Accused prosecutor steps out to cop shop
Vanessa O’Bryan, a former New South Wales prosecutor, has been charged with misconduct, unlawful access to confidential information, and associating with convicted inmates while out…
Charged State Prosecutor Steps Out Amid DPP Storm
A state prosecutor facing criminal charges related to alleged professional misconduct has resigned from their position at the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.…
State Against State: Minns Eyes Off His Very Own Fuel Reserve
New South Wales is considering creating a state-managed diesel reserve in response to fuel shortages and supply disruptions affecting multiple Australian states. This initiative reflects…
Care tool in need of fix
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), an algorithm used to allocate aged-care funding, amid concerns it systematically underestimates…
No risk as Nicole joins Sandra for some magic
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunited at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to promote their upcoming film "Practical Magic 2," teasing themes of sisterhood and magic…
'Historic' $53bn to bolster defence
The Australian government unveiled a $53 billion increase in defence spending over the next decade, aiming to raise military expenditure to three percent of GDP…
Burke’s battle to punt ‘illegals’
Australia currently has an estimated 77,700 people living without valid visas, with about 25,000 overstaying for more than a decade, according to recent government data.…
Childcare problems worst in the west
Six of the seven childcare centres rated as the poorest performers in New South Wales are located in western Sydney, with nearly 400 centres statewide…
No way to ditch oil, gas
Former senior energy adviser Amos Hochstein stated that renewable energy cannot immediately replace oil in key sectors like transportation and healthcare amid the global fuel…
Trump says the end is coming
President Donald Trump stated in a televised interview that the six-week conflict between the U.S. and Iran is "very close to over" and hinted that…
Shock and Ore as Gina Rinehart Forced to Share Royalties
The Western Australian Supreme Court ruled that mining royalties from Hope Downs iron ore operations must be shared between Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and the…
AI Advice ‘Problematic’ for Medical Questions
A study published in BMJ Open found that half of the medical advice from five popular AI chatbots included problematic information that could mislead users.…
Money man denies wife assault
Clayton Larcombe, a Sydney funds manager, appeared in court facing common assault charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident earlier this year and pleaded…
Rich exes’ ugly row to remain in public
Alexandra Jakob has been charged with multiple counts of assault and intimidation against her ex-husband Gabriel Jakob amid a bitter legal battle following their high-profile…
Chaos amid train blaze disrupts Sydney services
A freight train caught fire at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s southwest on April 15, leading to suspended train services between Villawood, Fairfield, and Liverpool during…
Kyiv winning robot wars: Russians surrender to army of unmanned vehicles
Ukrainian forces have successfully recaptured territory for the first time using exclusively unmanned ground vehicles and drones, with no infantry involvement or casualties reported. This…
Charles to address ‘challenges’ in speech to Congress
King Charles and Queen Camilla will embark on a four-day state visit to the United States starting April 27, including stops in Washington, New York,…
GPs bitter as chemists allowed to hand out the pill
The New South Wales government has authorized trained pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pills directly to women without a prior doctor’s prescription, expanding on a pilot…
Minns looks at getting our own diesel
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns is exploring the creation of a state diesel reserve following Western Australia’s recent purchase of four million litres to…
Surge in Aussies on the job hunt
Australia’s unemployment rate climbed to 10.5 percent in March, the highest in over 30 years, with underemployment also rising sharply to affect nearly 21 percent…
Albo to maintain fuel supplies amid national energy concerns
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen endorsed Western Australia’s decision to independently acquire additional private diesel reserves, affirming it supports and does not undermine the national…
Trump’s response to Iran nuclear deal and Pope’s condemnation
Former President Donald Trump praised Pakistan’s role in advancing Middle East peace efforts ahead of a key international summit in Paris focused on curbing Iran’s…
Rebel accused of smear sites
Australian actor Rebel Wilson is being sued in the Federal Court by co-star Charlotte MacInnes for allegedly making defamatory statements on social media that damaged…
Meghan cooks up a TV spot
Meghan Markle appeared as a guest judge on "MasterChef Australia" during her visit to Melbourne, supporting contestants alongside the show's regular judges. Her participation highlights…
Bell RC to begin public hearings
The Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will hold its first public hearings in Sydney from May 4 to 15 to examine both historical…
Barracks sale would weaken counter-terror
The Australian government’s plan to sell Victoria Barracks in Sydney has sparked strong opposition from former military leaders and veterans who argue the move could…
UK ‘plays catch-up’ over failing to ban kids’ socials
British lawmakers will debate proposed changes to restrict social media access for children under 16, following Australia's lead in implementing similar age-based limits to protect…
Our first cathedral in over a century
Plans have been revealed to build Australia’s first new cathedral in over 100 years on a 7.7-hectare site at Waitara, serving the Diocese of Broken…
Drawing a long Bowen
Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen downplayed the need to boost fossil fuel production amid the global energy crisis, despite the government actively seeking additional fossil…