Tag: Australia
Islamophobic incidents in Australia ‘skyrocketed’ since Israel-Hamas war, envoy reports
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Anti-Muslim incidents have “skyrocketed” across Australia since the Israel-Hamas war began nearly two years…
Pacific Islands leaders to back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit
Pacific Islands leaders will declare an "ocean of peace" urging powers to respect the region's sovereignty, Australia's prime…
Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas
Australian regulators have approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas, researchers said Wednesday, as they seek to stamp out…
Australia, Vanuatu security agreement to be delayed
By Kirsty NeedhamSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who departed for Vanuatu on Tuesday, said in a…
‘Mushroom murderer’ to serve three life sentences for killing lunch guests
The cook convicted of killing three lunch guests with the world’s most toxic mushrooms was sentenced to three…
Australian judge sentences Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning relatives with mushrooms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge on Monday sentenced triple-murderer Erin Patterson to life in prison with…
Iranian ambassador leaves Australia amid diplomatic rift over antisemitic attacks
SYDNEY (AP) — Iran's ambassador to Australia was seen preparing to leave the country on Thursday, days after…
Manhunt continues in Australian bush for ‘heavily armed’ suspect after two officers shot dead
SYDNEY (Reuters) -A police manhunt in Australia's rugged alpine bushland entered a second day on Wednesday after a…
Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador
Iran has promised reciprocal action following Australia’s decision to expel its ambassador in Canberra over accusations that Tehran…
Australia accuses Iran of antisemitic arson attacks, expels diplomats
Melbourne, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused Iran of organizing two antisemitic attacks in Australia and said…
Australia expels Iranian ambassador after spy agency finds Iran directed antisemitic attacks on its soil
Australia is expelling the Iranian ambassador to Canberra after the country’s intelligence agency found that Iran was behind…
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Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, PM Albanese saysMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iran’s ambassador to Australia will be…