Vanuatu Prime Minister Ousted Amid Criticism of Being Pro-West
The prime minister of Vanuatu lost his job after he was criticized for veering too close to the West. He accuses his successor of being too cozy with China.
Australia
Perilous, Icy Mission Rescues Sick Worker in Antarctica
It took an icebreaker ship and two long-range helicopters to evacuate the staff member from an Australian research base to advanced medical care.
Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia tests new counter-drone system
Australian company Electro Optic Systems has announced that Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko take part in the company’s kinetic and directed energy counter-drone live fire demonstration at the Lightforce Group Klondyke Range. As noted by…
Airline Sold Tickets for Already Canceled Flights, Watchdog Group Says
Australia’s consumer commission said in legal proceedings that Qantas, the country’s national carrier, had sold tickets for routes it never intended to fly.
Australia Will Not Force Adult Websites To Bring In Age Verification Due To Privacy and Security Concerns
The federal government of Australia will not force adult websites to bring in age verification due to concerns around privacy and security of the technology. The Guardian reports: On Wednesday, the communications minister, Michelle Rowland, released th…
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Aboriginal Voice?
A referendum to set up an Indigenous advisory body in Parliament was envisioned as uniting the country. The opposite has happened.
Co-everything: Pentagon teases series of weapon production partnerships with friendly nations
“Where we’re headed is co-development, co-production, and co-sustainment with our partners,” said Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante.
Japanese F-35s make first foreign visit, landing in Australia
As Australia hails the Japanese F-35s’ arrival, it’s also working with another partner, the US, on the much more somber task of investigating the deadly crash of a US Marine V-22.
Japan deploys F-35 fighter jets to Australia
The Australian Defence Department announced on Monday that Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets and personnel arrived in Australia, marking the first time Japan has deployed these aircraft overseas. According to a press …
US Aircraft Crashes During Military Exercise In Australia
Darwin: An aircraft, involving US Defence personnel, crashed near Australia’s Northern Territory, Darwin on Sunday, Australian public broadcaster (ABC) reported.The incident took place mid-morning on Sunday on Melville Island, during Exercise Predator’s Run 2023, said a spokesperson for the Australian Department of Defence, reported CNN.The spokesman said at this moment the “focus is on the