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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EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid submarine row - FRANCE24

 A long-planned round of Australia-EU free trade talks have been postponed, a European official confirmed Friday, after fury over Canberra's decision to cancel a major French submarine contract.

French Foreign Minister Explains Reason For Not Recalling Ambassador To UK - UrduPoint

France has not recalled its ambassador in the United Kingdom over the recent situation with Australia because Paris is aware of London's "opportunism," Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Saturday.

France RECALLS ambassadors from US and Australia, citing ‘exceptional gravity’ of AUKUS submarine deal — RT

 Paris has recalled its ambassadors from Washington and Canberra for consultations, citing the “unacceptable behavior” of the US, UK and Australia in striking a nuclear submarine deal that scuttled a French shipbuilding contract.

US moves to assure ‘vital partner’ France over submarine pact | Al Jazeera

France remains a “vital partner” to the United States on many issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, as he sought to allay Paris’s anger at a security partnership between the US, the United Kingdom and Australia that did not include the European Union country.

Aukus: China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as irresponsible - BBC News

China has criticised a historic security pact between the US, UK and Australia, describing it as "extremely irresponsible" and "narrow minded".

Australia to acquire nuclear submarine fleet after forming defense pact with US, UK - AA

Australia announced plans Wednesday to acquire a nuclear submarine fleet following the formation of a trilateral defense pact with the US and the UK as China becomes increasingly assertive in the Indo-Pacific.

Panic buying hits South Australian supermarkets

 

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Australia, indefensa ante la variante Delta

 

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