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Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale
Mar 16, 2026 - World 
US-based Zubeyda Muzeyyen, AKA DJ Haram, claimed a ‘Zio-Australian-Epstein empire’ was responsible for silencing dissentersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe premier of New South Wales has ruled out cutting funding for Sydney’s Biennale arts festival after Jewish groups condemned language used by US artist DJ Haram at an opening night event at the White Bay Power Station in Sydney.At the centre of the controversy was the artist’s claim during her set that a “Zio-Australian-Epstein empire” was responsible for silencing dissenters. The words appear to link Israel to the convicted sex offender and New York financier Jeffrey Epstein and, critics say, feed into longstanding antisemitic tropes. Continue reading...
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities
Mar 16, 2026 - World 
Japan’s cherry blossom season is starting as officials confirm the first blooms in three Japanese cities
Iranian women's soccer team to depart Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
Mar 16, 2026 - World 
The Iranian women's soccer team is set to leave Malaysia on Monday night, ending days of uncertainty after most of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team in Kuala Lumpur.
Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz
Mar 16, 2026 - World 
President Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war.
Japan's cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in three cities
Mar 16, 2026 - World 
Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming of the country's favorite flower in three cities, marking the official start of the season.
