Tag: Australia
Google to pay $36M fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia’s largest telcos
MELBOURNE, Austalia (AP) â Google has agreed to pay a 55 million Australian dollar ($36 million) fine for…
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum in Australia
Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum…
Australia grants asylum to former Hong Kong lawmaker and pro-democracy activist
By Jessie Pang and Lewis JacksonHONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) -Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum…
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near east coast of Australia, EMSC says
(Reuters) -A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near the east coast of Australia on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological…
Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) â Australia on Friday launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving more than…
Australia and Vanuatu agree $325 million security and economic pact amid China competition
By Alasdair PalSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia and Vanuatu on Wednesday agreed a A$500 million ($326.50 million) deal to strengthen…
Australia PM says Israelâs Netanyahu âin denialâ over suffering in Gaza
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that Israelâs leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is âin denialâ about the suffering…
Australia’s Albanese says Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza
By Alasdair PalSYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu was…
What Countries Recognize Palestinian Statehood?
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate in Sydney, Australia, on August 3, 2025. Credit - Izhar KhanâGetty ImagesAmid mounting international pressure…
Australia to recognize Palestinian state, leaving US increasingly isolated among key allies
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday that his country will recognize a Palestinian state in September, joining…
Australia to recognise Palestinian state
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said…
British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter in Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) â An English tourist who hit and killed a man while riding an e-scooter…