Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Pitches Stability as Looming Trump Term Shakes Global Balance

At the G20 summit this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping projected China as a bastion of stability amidst mounting geopolitical uncertainty, as the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House fuels apprehension among Western nations. While Beijing’s diplomatic...
Social Media

Australia Proposes Landmark Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Australia’s centre-left Labor government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, introduced a groundbreaking Bill in parliament on Thursday that aims to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The proposed legislation, touted as one of...
Laos

Australian Teenager Dies from Methanol Poisoning in Laos: A Tragic Incident Highlights Dangers of Contaminated Alcohol

In a devastating turn of events, 19-year-old Australian traveler Bianca Jones succumbed to methanol poisoning on Thursday, November 21, after consuming contaminated alcohol in Laos. The tragedy marks the fourth death of a foreign national linked to tainted liquor in...
undersea cable vulnerabilities

Australia Alarmed by Surge in Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

Australian authorities expressed serious concern over the rising number of cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, with state-sponsored actors and sophisticated cybercriminals ramping up their operations. A report from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) revealed that more than 11% of cybersecurity incidents...
TechnologyOne

Australian TechnologyOne Shares Hit Record High as UK Growth Boosts Annual Profit

In a remarkable performance that has captured the attention of investors and analysts, Australian enterprise software provider TechnologyOne saw its shares surge to a record high on Tuesday, driven by strong annual profit growth and a standout performance in its...
Australian Hardware Chain

Australian Retailers Under Watch: Hardware Chain Bunnings Caught in Privacy Breach Scandal Over Facial Recognition Use

In a landmark privacy case, Wesfarmers-owned Bunnings, Australia's largest home improvement retailer, has come under scrutiny for breaching the privacy of thousands of customers. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) revealed that Bunnings used facial recognition technology without...
Singapore and Australia Joint Military Drills

Singapore and Australia Inaugurate Upgraded Shoalwater Bay Training Facilities

The governments of Singapore and Australia have unveiled a significant expansion of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, a sprawling military training site in Queensland. Spanning an area approximately five times the size of Singapore, the upgraded facilities reflect a deepening...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Views are Dangerous, Says Cousin Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy, outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Australia and a prominent member of the Kennedy family, has openly criticized her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), for his controversial views on vaccines. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra...
"This is not your land, you are not my king!" Lidia Thorpe said.

Indigenous Lawmaker Censured for Heckling King Charles Over Colonial Legacy in Australia

Australia’s parliament on Monday censured independent senator Lidia Thorpe after she publicly heckled King Charles III during his October visit to Canberra, reigniting a fierce debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Australia and the colonial legacy of European settlement....
Alan Jones, Former Australian Rugby Coach and Broadcaster, Arrested for Alleged Sexual Offences

Alan Jones, Former Australian Rugby Coach and Broadcaster, Arrested for Alleged Sexual Offences

Alan Jones, an influential figure in Australian media and sports, was arrested on Monday morning at his luxury Sydney Harbour apartment following allegations of "sexual touching offences" spanning nearly two decades, from 2001 to 2019. The arrest, carried out by...
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