MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia has called on Russia to extradite three men found guilty of downing a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine with 298 people on board.

Hacker demands $10m to stop leaking Australians’ medical records

A cyber-extortionist has demanded almost $10 million to stop leaking the medical records of Australians caught up in one of the country’s worst cyberattacks.

US To Deploy 6 Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bombers In Australia As Warning To China

The United States is preparing to deploy up to six B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons in northern Australia against the backdrop of growing tensions between China and Taiwan, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Monday.

Australia ‘removes’ reference to West Jerusalem as Israel capital

The Australian government has reportedly dropped its stance recognising West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reversing a policy by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, UK-based news outlet The Guardian reported on Monday.

Floods force thousands from their homes in southeastern Australia

Thousands of people in southeastern Australia have been told to leave their homes after two days of incessant rain caused dams to overflow and rivers to burst their banks.

Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces: PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government would consider providing military training to Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

Record Number of COVID-Hit Australians in Hospital As Omicron Surges - Tasnim News Agency

The number of Australians admitted to hospitals with COVID-19 hit a record of about 5,450 on Monday, official data showed, as the spread of highly contagious new Omicron sub-variants strains the healthcare system nationwide.

Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May

A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia's defense department said on Sunday.

Fix poverty first to counter China, Solomon Islanders tell West | Al Jazeera

The United States and Australia are building new embassies and offering tens of millions of dollars in cash to counter Chinese influence in the Solomon Islands following the signing of a new security pact between Honiara and Beijing that Western officials say opens the door to a Chinese military base in the South Pacific.

US, Japan, Australia,New Zealand concerned by Solomon Islands-China pact - The Jerusalem Post

The United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are concerned by a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

Death toll from Australia floods rises to 20

The death toll from floods battering Australia’s east coast has risen to 20 as bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in floodwaters in Sydney on Tuesday.

Australia doesn't rule out arming Taiwan against China — RT World News

Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton refused to rule out arming Taiwan against China in the same way that the West has armed Ukraine against Russia, claiming Australia would do whatever it can to “deter China from acts of aggression.”

Australia imposes sanctions against Russia - Prime Minister - TASS

The Australian government is imposing economic sanctions on Russia following its decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday.

Australia says it will list Hamas as ‘terrorist’ group | Al Jazeera

The Australian government has said it planned to list the whole of the Palestinian movement Hamas to its list of outlawed “terrorist” organizations.

Sydney shark attack: Hunt for great white that killed swimmer - BBC News

Australian authorities are searching for the great white shark that killed a man in Sydney's first fatal attack in 59 years.

Novak Djokovic court hearing kicks off concerning his fate in Australia

The Federal Court of Australia in Melbourne will decide Sunday whether Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic can stay in the country.

Australia cancels tennis star Djokovic’s visa citing health risk – EURACTIV.com

Australia cancelled Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time on Friday (14 January) saying the world tennis number one who has not been vaccinated for COVID-19 may pose a health risk, effectively ending his bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Beijing Says AUKUS Pact Undermines Nuclear Non-Proliferation

(Sputnik) - The AUKUS trilateral defence agreement between the United States, the UK and Australia could lead to the collapse of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, Director-General of the Arms Control Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Fu Cong said on Tuesday.

First Death From Omicron Variant Registered in Australia

(Sputnik) - The first death from the Omicron strain of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Australia, the health department of the state of New South Wales reports.

High Temperatures Spark Bushfires in Western Australia

 

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