Trump welcomes Australia’s PM, cementing strong trade, security ties
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump welcomed Australia‘s prime minister on Friday for only the second state visit of his administration, signaling the close bond between the two allies as…
US, Australia to unveil plan to improve rare earth mineral supply
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison are set to release a plan aimed at securing the supply of rare earth minerals, a senior administration…
Many states inflict “serious cruelty” on rights activists – UN
GENEVA – One-quarter of UN member states have carried out suspected reprisals against activists who cooperate with the world body on human rights issues, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. China,…
Lebanon court acquits one Australia bomb plot suspect – lawyer, NNA
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s military court has acquitted one of four brothers accused of planning to blow up a flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi nearly two years ago, his lawyer…
Trump to meet with India, Australia leaders in US next week
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump will meet next week with the leaders of India and Australia at events in Texas and Ohio to promote trade and investment. The White House said…
Australian jailed in Iran identified as Melbourne University academic
MELBOURNE – A British-Australian woman jailed in Iran has been identified as Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a specialist in Middle East politics at the University of Melbourne. The academic’s family issued a…
Australia lobbies for release of three citizens held by Iran
SYDNEY – Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said she met last week with her Iranian counterpart, seeking to secure release of three citizens held by Tehran. Australia‘s Department of Foreign Affairs…
Heavy winds fan Australian bushfires, disrupt flights
MELBOURNE – Strong winds have fanned bushfires in two states, with flames out of control in some areas ravaging thousands of hectares of land, fire services officials said. The heavy…
Australia blocks access to 8 websites showing video of NZ mosque attacks
SYDNEY- Australia has ordered internet service providers to block access to eight websites still showing footage of deadly attacks on two mosques in New Zealand earlier this year. A lone…
More than 100 Australian bushfires ‘omen’ of severe summer fire season
MELBOURNE – Australian firefighters have battled more than 100 bushfires across two eastern states as authorities warned that parts of the country could expected a severe bushfire season this summer.…
