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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China to hit back if US insists on 'diplomatic boycott' of Winter Games: spokesperson - China.org.cn

A foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to stop hyping up the so-called "diplomatic boycott" of the Beijing Winter Olympics, saying that China will take countermeasures if the U.S. insists to do so.

Australia's defence bases need to be ready for war: Molan

 

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Three bodies found after days of unrest in Solomon Islands | Al Jazeera

The bodies of three people have been discovered in a burnt-out building in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, police said on Saturday, the first reported deaths after days of rioting in the restive city.

Solomon Islands police fire shots to disperse rioters — report - TASS

The Solomon Islands police fired warning shots in order to disperse anti-governmental protesters seeking to reach the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s private residence, AFP reported Friday.

Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots - BBC News

Australia is sending peace keeping troops to the Solomon Islands, as riots rocked the capital city of Honiara for a second day.

Australia designates entirety of Hezbollah a terrorist organization - The Jerusalem Post

Australia has declared the entirety of Hezbollah a terrorist organization, following a similar declaration last week by the United Kingdom regarding Hamas, Ynet reported on Wednesday.

French envoy accuses Australia of 'stab in the back'

 

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