Like its allies, Australia to sanction Russian oligarchs
As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Australia said on Monday that it was slapping new sanctions on 33 Russian oligarchs and business...
YouTube globally blocks Russia’s state-funded media channels
YouTube announced on Friday that it is instantly limiting access to channels linked to Russian state-funded media around the world, citing a guideline prohibiting...
Over 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion
Since the start of a Russian invasion on February 24, more than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine, according to UN agencies, and another...
Australia’s vaccine diplomacy can prevent China’s incursion in Pacific islands
Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated on Sunday that Australia was able to prevent a Chinese "incursion" into the Pacific islands by meeting with leaders...
Australia, Vietnam aims to enhance economic partnership
The recently announced Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy aims to promote cooperation between Australia's mature economy and Vietnam's, which is one of the region's...
US bans diamond, vodka imports from Russia
In the latest response to Russia's war in Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has placed a ban on Russian diamonds, seafood, and vodka imports.He...
As Covid ebbs, 98% US population can avoid wearing masks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late on Thursday said some 98% of the U.S. population live in locations where COVID-19...
Loss of Ukrainian grain exports will cost dearer to Africa
According to a report released on Friday by Germany's Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), any continued stop in Ukraine's grain exports might...
Korea plans to launch satellites to monitor US, its allies
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, said on Thursday that the country will launch a number of spy satellites in the next years to...