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Top stories this week: US and Israeli strikes have reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. We speak to an Australian traveller stranded in Qatar as the conflict disrupts flights and leaves many international passengers unable to leave the region. And later today, the Australian Labor Party Government …

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Over 100,000 Australians stranded after Middle East strikes

More than 100-thousand Australians remain stranded across the Middle East after US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend sparked widespread airspace closures. Transit passengers in Qatar have been moved into hotels indefinitely as military action escalates, leaving travellers uncertain about when they’ll be able to continue their journeys. Martin Davies is one of …

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Conflict Escalates after US-Israeli Strikes on Iran kill Supreme Leader Khamenei

Last weekend, coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel hit several cities in Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The attacks have drawn mixed reactions around the world. Some Iranians have welcomed the intervention, saying they hope it opens the door for democratic change. Others are mourning the Ayatollah’s death and bracing for instability. …

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Surya McEwen among Australians tortured in Israeli custody after Gaza flotilla seizure

Seven Australians are now confirmed to be in Israeli detention, taken by force from international waters while participating in a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian convoy carrying food, water, and medical aid, was attempting to break the siege on Gaza when it was intercepted on October 2nd, some 70 …

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Gaza academics keeps college running under bombardment

Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has devastated education as students and staff have faced loss of life, destruction of infrastructure and multiple displacements. Universities and colleges have been forced to suspend classes as buildings have been destroyed and staff and students killed by bombing in the past 2 years. Teachers from the Palestine Technical  College at …

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