Some see West Papua as “the Ukraine of the Pacific”. So it’s ironic that Australia is helping faraway Ukraine but not the one next door to us.
Backing Ukraine Against Russia, With Colin Kahl and Derek Chollet
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl and Counselor to the Secretary of State Derek Chollet join the show to reflect on the war on year after Russia’s brutal invasion and the commencement of Ukraine’s monumental resistance. In a w…
Why Don’t Malaysian Policymakers View China as a Threat?
For years, successive governments have believed that labeling China a threat would be a self-fulfilling act.
Police officer shot in Omagh ambush has ‘life-changing’ injuries
PSNI says four men being held and questioned in connection with attack on DCI John CaldwellA police officer shot in an ambush on Wednesday night in Omagh has reportedly sustained “life-changing” injuries, as four men are held in connection with the att…
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion
Ukraine’s president vowed that “2023 will be the year of our victory” as dawn broke on February 24, a year to the day since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Refugees could help Germany’s labor market, but Ukraine’s skilled workers are needed at home
Ukraine needs its skilled workers to rebuild the country, making refugees’ participation in Germany’s labor market limited and short term.
Russia launches capsule to International Space Station to rescue crew of three
Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station.
News24.com | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Ukraine war: One year on and the ramifications for SA and the world
Russia expected the ‘military operation’ in Ukraine to be easy. But a year later, it has proved a costly exercise. Besides the obvious impact on Ukraine and Russia, it has also had ramifications in South Africa.
Biden nominates Ajay Banga, a turbaned Sikh, to head World Bank with climate change mandate; Indian Americans applaud
By ARUL LOUIS February 24. Ajaypal Singh Banga, whose turban marked his Sikhism in gatherings of the highest echelons of US and international business, was born in Pune in western India to a family that has roots in Jalandhar in Punjab. He received his bachelor’s degree from St Stephens College, Delhi and a postgraduate qualification …
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Queensland to trial GPS trackers for child offenders as young as 15 in Toowoomba
Expansion to include 15-year-olds is part of a suite of measures to crack down on youth crime, including making breach of bail an offence for childrenGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government has…