Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to expand cooperation and voiced support for Palestine, condemning Israel's recognition of Somaliland. Pakistan called the move a violation of Somalia's sovereignty and rejected any plans to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland.

Adelaide Writers' Week faces turmoil after dropping Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah, leading to resignations and widespread criticism. The incident has exposed tensions over free speech and political bias in literary festivals.

Iran faces unprecedented unrest as protests escalate and the regime's survival is questioned. The decisive factor will be whether the Revolutionary Guard continues to support the clerical leadership or shifts allegiance. The country's future now hangs on choices made within its security forces.

The popularity of larger vehicles is reshaping roads and raising concerns about energy use and emissions. Experts discuss the impact of this trend and whether it can be reversed.

Hamas is preparing to hand over control of Gaza to an independent Palestinian technocratic committee as part of a US-backed ceasefire plan. Egypt is mediating the process, but key issues like disarmament and the return of hostages' remains remain unresolved.

The article outlines a five-point strategy for the United States to help end Iran's clerical regime, focusing on targeted and surgical actions rather than invasion. It highlights the urgency of responding to the regime's crackdown on protesters and stresses the need for careful planning to avoid further chaos.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has announced a new phase in efforts to topple the regime, urging nationwide and international action. His message comes as protests intensify and reports indicate the United States may increase support for demonstrators.

Meta urges Australia to reconsider its ban on social media for under-sixteens, citing concerns about effectiveness and unintended risks. The company has removed over 544,000 underage accounts since the law's introduction.

Alleged Bondi Beach attacker Naveed Akram is held in strict isolation at Goulburn Supermax, Australia's most secure prison. The government has launched a Royal Commission into antisemitism and extremism following the incident.

Israel permits the use of poultry feces and scraps in cattle feed, a practice banned in many countries. Animal rights activists are campaigning against it, while officials cite local agricultural challenges as justification.

A violent protest disrupted a Hashmonaim Brigade event for parents in Bnei Brak, leaving two soldiers injured and requiring police intervention. Additional demonstrations occurred in Beit Shemesh amid growing tensions over military service in the ultra-Orthodox community.

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's deposed shah, has urged President Trump to support protests against Iran's rulers and called for U.S. intervention. Recent demonstrations have grown amid economic turmoil, with some protesters voicing support for the Pahlavi family. The response to calls for foreign involvement remains uncertain.