Monthly Archives: January, 2022

Australia to join WTO talks on China-EU trade row

The Australian trade minister said on Saturday that Australia would seek to be included in negotiations about a trade dispute between the European Union...

US bans China’s telecom giant ‘Unicom’ over spying concerns

China Unicom is the latest Chinese telecommunications behemoth to be barred from entering the United States due to "significant" national security and espionage concerns. The...

Australia faces climate criticism over A$1bn Great Barrier Reef project

According to Australia's Prime Minister, the country will invest A$1 billion (£520 million; $700 million) over nine years to improve the water quality and...

Ukraine planned invasion: US ignored Russia’s security concerns, says Putin

In response to fears that Russia would invade Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin told his French counterpart that the West has ignored Russia's security concerns. The...

 ‘US can personally sanction Putin if Russia invades Ukraine’, says Biden

If Russia invades Ukraine, US President Joe Biden says he will explore personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin. Mr. Biden stated that a move by Russia...

Anti-dumping duties: Australia denies China’s request to set up WTO panel

China's attempt to form a panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to mediate a dispute over anti-dumping duties imposed on Chinese exports has...

Australia secures aboriginal flag copyright after row

The Australian government has purchased the rights to the Aboriginal flag in order to "liberate" the emblem of identity from bitter legal battles over...

Australia claims that WeChat has disabled its prime minister’s account

WeChat has been accused by Australia of deleting Prime Minister Scott Morrison's account and transferring his followers to a website claiming to give information...

Australian Open: Navratilova slams Peng Shuai T-shirt ban

Martina Navratilova, a retired tennis player, has slammed the Australian Open's decision to prohibit T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng Shuai. On Friday, security personnel instructed...

EXCLUSIVE: International advisory firm to walk away from Vanuatu CBI Programme

The Citizenship by Investment Programme of Vanuatu continues to face new challenges every day due to the incompetent approach of the government. The CBI...

New Zealand PM postpones her wedding because of COVID restrictions

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's wedding has been postponed as the country implements new restrictions to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus...

Internal conflict in Vanuatu government causing economic chaos

Vanuatu: The current conflict in the government of Vanuatu is causing chaos for the general public and the economy of the Pacific-Island nation. Vanuatu's Citizenship...

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Deportation bill can affect 375 Australian born children

The Albanese government in Australia faces significant criticism over its proposed deportation bill, which includes provisions that could affect 375 Australian-born children of asylum...

Japan to allow divorced parents to share child’s custody

In a historic move, Japan's parliament has voted to amend its custody laws, which previously mandated sole custody arrangements following divorce. This reform will...

Australia now on second global rank in budget management

According to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest fiscal monitor, Australia boasts the second strongest overall budget balance among G20 nations, surpassed only by...

Boeing blowout to cost $200m to United Airlines

United Airlines has attributed a significant financial setback of $200 million to Boeing, impacting its earnings in the first quarter of the year. This...