Australia

Australia, Japan to Invest $1 Billion in Rare-Earths Supply

Australia, Japan to Invest $1 Billion in Rare-Earths Supply

Australia and Japan are stepping up cooperation aimed at reducing China's dominance of rare-earth minerals.
2 Dead, 10 Injured After Light Plane Crashes Into Hangar in Australia

2 Dead, 10 Injured After Light Plane Crashes Into Hangar in Australia

The crash set off a blaze that quickly engulfed the hangar and several planes inside.
US, Philippines Stage Drills Near South China Sea

US, Philippines Stage Drills Near South China Sea

The armed forces test their ability to work together to protect territorial waters.
67-Year-Old Carnival Passenger Dies Snorkeling Off Australia Coast as Second Guest Goes Overboard

67-Year-Old Carnival Passenger Dies Snorkeling Off Australia Coast as Second Guest Goes Overboard

Later that evening, as the Carnival Splendor was sailing from Moreton Island back toward Sydney, a male passenger reportedly went overboard.
Former Top Gun Instructor Loses Appeal in China Training Extradition Case

Former Top Gun Instructor Loses Appeal in China Training Extradition Case

Former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan lost his appeal in Australia to block extradition to the U.S. over allegations he trained Chinese military pilots without approval.
US, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea

US, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines held joint maritime exercises involving warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft from April 9-12. This comes as regional tensions with Beijing continue in the South China Sea.
World Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire

World Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire

Top officials from around the world expressed their backing for the truce while warning that durable peace is not yet secured.
Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Cabinet members from the three ruling parties announced a deal on the principle of a ban.
Australia and EU Sign Trade Deal to Counter China Export Threat

Australia and EU Sign Trade Deal to Counter China Export Threat

A major trade deal has been reached between two U.S. allies—Australia and the European Union.
Light Plane Carrying 7 Passengers Crashes into Crocodile-Infested Waters in Australia

Light Plane Carrying 7 Passengers Crashes into Crocodile-Infested Waters in Australia

Several locals who watched the plane moments before impact described seeing it fly unusually low over the coastline.
5th Member of Iranian Women's Soccer Team Gives up Asylum in Australia

5th Member of Iranian Women's Soccer Team Gives up Asylum in Australia

A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday.
3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia

3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia

Four of seven Iranian women's soccer team members who had accepted asylum in Australia have since left the country.
Australia: Chinese Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close Over Yellow Sea

Australia: Chinese Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close Over Yellow Sea

Australia reports an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter as a Chinese military helicopter approached one of its navy helicopters in international waters.
Women’s Soccer Players Returning to Iran Face Potential Legal Pressure From Regime: Analysis

Women’s Soccer Players Returning to Iran Face Potential Legal Pressure From Regime: Analysis

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players seeking asylum.
6 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Granted Asylum in Australia

6 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Granted Asylum in Australia

One of the squad members earlier granted asylum changed her mind and planned to return to Iran.
New Zealand to Drill Test Boreholes for Deep Geothermal Energy

New Zealand to Drill Test Boreholes for Deep Geothermal Energy

New Zealand is test drilling for geothermal energy. If successful, the island nation could become one of the world’s primary producers of deep geothermal power.
5 Iranian Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia After Trump's Call With Prime Minister

5 Iranian Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia After Trump's Call With Prime Minister

Trump earlier warned Australia it would be a "terrible humanitarian mistake” not to protect them, suggesting the women would be “killed” if forced back home.
Canada ‘Can Never Rule Out’ Involvement in Iran War: Canadian Prime Minister

Canada ‘Can Never Rule Out’ Involvement in Iran War: Canadian Prime Minister

Carney did not rule out Canada’s participation in the conflict, saying that Canada would “stand by its allies.”
6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun

6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s evacuation from his residence in response to a bomb threat earlier this week was not an isolated incident.
Instagram Launches Suicide-Search Warning System

Instagram Launches Suicide-Search Warning System

Instagram will notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period.
Australia, Japan to Invest $1 Billion in Rare-Earths Supply

Australia, Japan to Invest $1 Billion in Rare-Earths Supply

Australia and Japan are stepping up cooperation aimed at reducing China's dominance of rare-earth minerals.
2 Dead, 10 Injured After Light Plane Crashes Into Hangar in Australia

2 Dead, 10 Injured After Light Plane Crashes Into Hangar in Australia

The crash set off a blaze that quickly engulfed the hangar and several planes inside.
US, Philippines Stage Drills Near South China Sea

US, Philippines Stage Drills Near South China Sea

The armed forces test their ability to work together to protect territorial waters.
67-Year-Old Carnival Passenger Dies Snorkeling Off Australia Coast as Second Guest Goes Overboard

67-Year-Old Carnival Passenger Dies Snorkeling Off Australia Coast as Second Guest Goes Overboard

Later that evening, as the Carnival Splendor was sailing from Moreton Island back toward Sydney, a male passenger reportedly went overboard.
Former Top Gun Instructor Loses Appeal in China Training Extradition Case

Former Top Gun Instructor Loses Appeal in China Training Extradition Case

Former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan lost his appeal in Australia to block extradition to the U.S. over allegations he trained Chinese military pilots without approval.
US, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea

US, Australia, Philippines Hold Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines held joint maritime exercises involving warships, fighter jets, and surveillance aircraft from April 9-12. This comes as regional tensions with Beijing continue in the South China Sea.
World Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire

World Leaders Welcome US-Iran Cease-Fire

Top officials from around the world expressed their backing for the truce while warning that durable peace is not yet secured.
Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Austria Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 14

Cabinet members from the three ruling parties announced a deal on the principle of a ban.
Australia and EU Sign Trade Deal to Counter China Export Threat

Australia and EU Sign Trade Deal to Counter China Export Threat

A major trade deal has been reached between two U.S. allies—Australia and the European Union.
Light Plane Carrying 7 Passengers Crashes into Crocodile-Infested Waters in Australia

Light Plane Carrying 7 Passengers Crashes into Crocodile-Infested Waters in Australia

Several locals who watched the plane moments before impact described seeing it fly unusually low over the coastline.
5th Member of Iranian Women's Soccer Team Gives up Asylum in Australia

5th Member of Iranian Women's Soccer Team Gives up Asylum in Australia

A fifth member of the Iranian women’s soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday.
3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia

3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia

Four of seven Iranian women's soccer team members who had accepted asylum in Australia have since left the country.
Australia: Chinese Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close Over Yellow Sea

Australia: Chinese Helicopter Flew Dangerously Close Over Yellow Sea

Australia reports an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter as a Chinese military helicopter approached one of its navy helicopters in international waters.
Women’s Soccer Players Returning to Iran Face Potential Legal Pressure From Regime: Analysis

Women’s Soccer Players Returning to Iran Face Potential Legal Pressure From Regime: Analysis

Australia has granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players seeking asylum.
6 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Granted Asylum in Australia

6 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Granted Asylum in Australia

One of the squad members earlier granted asylum changed her mind and planned to return to Iran.
New Zealand to Drill Test Boreholes for Deep Geothermal Energy

New Zealand to Drill Test Boreholes for Deep Geothermal Energy

New Zealand is test drilling for geothermal energy. If successful, the island nation could become one of the world’s primary producers of deep geothermal power.
5 Iranian Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia After Trump's Call With Prime Minister

5 Iranian Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia After Trump's Call With Prime Minister

Trump earlier warned Australia it would be a "terrible humanitarian mistake” not to protect them, suggesting the women would be “killed” if forced back home.
Canada ‘Can Never Rule Out’ Involvement in Iran War: Canadian Prime Minister

Canada ‘Can Never Rule Out’ Involvement in Iran War: Canadian Prime Minister

Carney did not rule out Canada’s participation in the conflict, saying that Canada would “stand by its allies.”
6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun

6 World Leaders Threatened in China-Linked Campaign Against Shen Yun

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s evacuation from his residence in response to a bomb threat earlier this week was not an isolated incident.
Instagram Launches Suicide-Search Warning System

Instagram Launches Suicide-Search Warning System

Instagram will notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period.