Ubud Writers Festival 2026 Theme Samarasa Unveiled
Ubud Writers Festival 2026 theme Samarasa focuses on awareness, empathy and action. Event runs Oct 21-25. Art by Wayan Aris Sarmanta. Retreat with Peter Godwin.
Ubud Writers Festival 2026 theme Samarasa focuses on awareness, empathy and action. Event runs Oct 21-25. Art by Wayan Aris Sarmanta. Retreat with Peter Godwin.
Canning artists can apply for Gesturing Together: Creative Lab, a two-day workshop on June 6-7, hosted with SPACED.
The European Union and the United States have jointly appointed a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to stabilize the country amid political tensions.
Thai police are investigating if Australian Simon Peter Carman, charged with murdering a 17-year-old, could be linked to two unsolved suitcase deaths in the region due to crime scene similarities.
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RecommendedPrincess Catherine refused an autograph in Wales due to a royal rule preventing forgery. She explained the protocol and offered a handshake instead.
Chinese embassy in Canberra accuses Japanese ambassador of 'nasty remarks' and glorifying war crimes; Japan denies claims.
100 days into US-Israel war on Iran, global reactions vary from condemnation to mediation. Gulf states hit by Iranian attacks.
Perth Rabbi Daniel Lieberman warns anti-Semitism creep has changed Australia, citing attacks and growing hatred, urging action before it's too late.
Iran's football chief says World Cup hopes are bleak after US-Israel strikes, as conflict disrupts global sports events.
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RecommendedAustralian Human Rights Commission president calls for independent investigations into deaths in police custody, citing mistrust and lack of accountability.
Menang leader Mokare was a diplomat who shared knowledge with settlers in Albany, fostering early relations. His story and other Menang leaders highlight a legacy of diplomacy and resilience.
Middle East war escalates, threatening global economy with higher energy prices, inflation, and trade disruptions across Europe, US, and Asia.
A record-breaking heatwave scorches Europe, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in southern regions, prompting health warnings and infrastructure strain.
William Stevenson, ex-husband of Jill Biden, charged with first-degree murder of his wife Linda Stevenson in Delaware.
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RecommendedNgarrama, a free Indigenous culture festival, returned to Newcastle's King Edward Park on January 25 for its fifth year, featuring dance, music, and storytelling.
A parcel bomb explosion in Monaco has injured Ukrainian oligarch Gennadiy Bogolyubov, who is under EU sanctions. The blast occurred at a residential building, and police are investigating.
A firsthand account of reporting from Ukraine's front lines reveals the brutal reality of war, the resilience of civilians, and the challenges journalists face.
A seven-months-pregnant woman shares her harrowing experience surviving Paris's record-breaking 42.6°C heatwave, highlighting the dangers for vulnerable populations.
Jesse Bruzzese, 35, from Mandurah, has been missing in Mexico since June 3, 2026, with no contact for three weeks. Last seen in Riviera Maya, Cancun.
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RecommendedWA confirms its fourth H5 bird flu case in a giant petrel, but a suspected case in Victoria tests negative, easing fears of spread to a third state.
Europe is facing a surge in drug-resistant sexually transmitted infections, with the WHO warning that untreatable strains could become a global crisis if action is not taken.
Three boys were killed in Yemen by an unexploded bomb, with reports of European involvement in conscription of minors.
Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for defrauding thousands of investors out of over $1 billion in a scheme that exploited his anti-CCP persona.
As Ireland takes on the EU presidency, it must shed its reputation as Big Tech's lapdog and champion digital sovereignty, or risk undermining European values and regulation.
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RecommendedAlgae growth in the Reflecting Pool has become a topic of debate on the Trump podcast, highlighting science and environmental issues.
Australia is predicted to experience its hottest summer on record, with temperatures exceeding 50°C in some areas, according to climate scientists.
As China's DF-27 missile threatens NZ, distance is no longer a defence. NZ's slow spending pace draws US criticism, while Japan emerges as a crucial partner for frigate replacement and regional security.
New research shows Sydney apartments built to current codes could be too hot for weeks yearly by 2050, posing heat stress risks. Design changes like external shades and night ventilation can reduce overheating by up to 94%.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy ridicules Russia's military campaign, stating Putin repeatedly postpones his war goals as delays mount.
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RecommendedPeru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori has vowed to restore 'order and hope' after defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez in the latest victory for a resurgent Latin American right.