Twin attacks on Muslim worshippers by terrorists in two mosques in New Zealand that killed 49 on Friday continue to attract condemnations around the world.
Australia has begun a secret planning for a new port facility is to construct a new deep-water port to accommodate US Marine deployments on its northern coast.
Tens of thousands of people poured into streets of different cities across Australia, to protest the celebration of Australia Day on January 26, which protesters say should be named Invasion Day.
The sensational libel trial involving a much-decorated SAS trooper whom newspapers have accused of illegally killing six Afghani men is uncovering disturbing accusations of horrific war crimes.
French FM Jean Yves-Drian on Saturday blamed the US and Australia for a ruptured Australian contract to buy French submarines, insisting there may be major consequences to Paris-Washington relations and for the transatlantic alliance.
Saudi Arabia, Australia and a number of countries, according to leaked documents, are trying to exert pressure on scientists to water down a key United Nations report on how to tackle climate change.
The lesson from Australia is that the influence of Murdoch isn’t impossible to dislodge. It’s possible to stand up to its bullying and a worldview that demonizes anybody who doesn’t believe in the supremacy of white Christians.
Australia has announced that military personnel who will stay in uniform after completing the three-year compulsory service will receive A$50,000 ($33,165), amid rising tensions between its ally the US and China.
Attacks by the U.S. and UK on Yemeni positions will not only fail to secure the occupied territories but, as Ansarullah’s operations intensify, will escalate the already tense situation in West Asia towards a large-scale conflict.