Australia-Tuvalu deal on climate, security at risk
A senior Australian intelligence official has acknowledged the potential jeopardy of a significant climate and security agreement with Tuvalu following the recent election in...
Defence spending increases by 9% globally
Global defence spending experienced a 9% increase, reaching a record $2.2 trillion in 2023. This surge was primarily attributed to heightened geopolitical tensions fueled...
Here’s what Indonesia election means to Australia
Indonesia is set to choose a new president on February 14, marking a significant day of voting and celebrations in the world's third-largest democracy....
Climate change: Ice-free Arctic is threat to polar bears
The changing climate and prolonged periods without Arctic Sea ice pose a severe threat to polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay, leading to potential...
China: Xi Jinping continues anti-corruption crackdown
The current phase of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign in China, targeting high-level banking and the elite nuclear rocket force, is expected to continue indefinitely....
1 mln Rafah refugees fear ground assault from Israel
The provided text describes the dire situation in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, where intense bombardment has led to panic, despair, and a significant...
US 2020 election: Trump demands pause from Supreme Court
Former US President Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to halt a lower court decision that denies him presidential immunity from prosecution. Trump,...
England: Budget crisis for schools as PFI increases
Schools in England, particularly those built under Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, are facing escalating budget costs, with some spending tens of thousands of...
Myanmar: Junta announces military service laws for youngsters
Myanmar's military junta has announced compulsory military service for all young men and women, according to state media. This move comes as the junta...