An international group of parliamentarians on Tuesday launched a global campaign urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate in the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), warning that it is allowing a “dangerous gap in the global network.” The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) released a video statement featuring 15 legislators from…
WHO Urged to Invite Taiwan to Participate in World Health Assembly
April 28, 2021
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Australian Regulator Eyes Apple, Google Marketplace for Harmful Market Practices
An Australian regulator has raised concerns over Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, saying that the tech giants have disadvantaged competing app developers. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released an interim report that identified several issues raised by app developers about the Google and Apple marketplace duopoly. “Apple and Google’s stores are the…
Guilt, Condemnation, and Totalitarian Punishment
Commentary We don’t hear much today about the religious doctrine of damnation—the belief that everlasting punishment awaits sinners. How much of that is due to religionists moderating their theological views or simply the ongoing secularization of society is an interesting question. Regardless, although such harsh judgmentalism may cause uncomfortable tensions between people, it generally is…
National Manhunt for 5 Suspects Launched After Georgia Mother Found Dead
A national manhunt is underway for five alleged killers starting Monday after a mother of two, who is also a taxi driver, was found dead in Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued arrest warrants for four of the five suspects on April 24 after the murder of 37-year-old Rossana Delgado. The GBI on April 27…
Negative Forecast for Australian University Sector: S&P Report
April 28, 2021
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As the international student cohort in Australian universities shrinks and border policy continues to turn prospective new students away, the sector may experience a heavier loss this year than last, a report says. An analysis by S&P Global, which forecasts the future of the higher education sector, has said that the impact of the decreasing …
Australia Upgrades Four Northern Defence Bases for US Wargames
The Australian federal government has pledged $747 million (US $578 million) to upgrade four military training facilities in the Northern Territory, in time for war gaming exercises with the United States and allies. Prime Minister Scott Morrison flew to Darwin for the announcement saying the spend was critical to provide Australian soldiers with the best…
Australian Senate Uyghur Inquiry Crosses China’s ‘Red Line’
An Australian government inquiry into the use of Uyghur forced labour in China has been told the government’s investigation into the slave labour is crossing “a red line” for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In a submission to the Senate inquiry, analyst Vicky Xu, who was lead author on the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s 2020 report “Uyghurs…
Thousands of Australians Stranded in India
The federal government has promised to help Australians stranded in India get back once flights resume. “As soon as it’s possible for us to look at flights to bring them back to Australia, we will be doing all that we can to make that happen,” Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews told Sky News on Wednesday….
Retirement Funds Bring Climate Change Pressure on Australia’s 200 Biggest Companies
Company directors deemed to be “moving too slowly” on climate change will face increased pressure from Australia’s largest retirement funds. The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), comprised of 37 superannuation companies, will recommend members vote against the re-election of directors deemed to have fallen short on addressing climate change. ACSI will be communicating with…
Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes India, Damages Some Buildings
GUWAHATI, India—An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck India’s rugged northeastern state of Assam on Wednesday, causing cracks in the walls and floors of some structures, but no immediate casualties were reported. The quake hit at a depth of 34 km (21 miles) near the town of Dhekiajuli, 140 km (86 miles) north of the main city of…
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