The Labor government decided to publicly criticise problems with Australian-made patrol boats dispatched to the Pacific despite warnings from officials not to. The Department of Defence cautioned the deputy prime minister and defence minister, Richard Marles, not to disclose the issue, according to documents obtained by The Guardian newspaper. “Proactive media on the current Guardian-class…
Ministers Overruled Defence Advice Not to Publicise Patrol Boat Problems
Biden Arrives in Poland After His Secret Trip to Kyiv
President Joe Biden arrived in Poland by train following his surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion. During his two-day visit in Warsaw, Biden is slated to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda, a key ally of Kyiv and an outspoken critic of Moscow’s ongoing “special military operation.” On Monday,…
Woolworths Expands Rollout of Checkout AI Technology
Supermarket giant Woolworths is expanding its use of artificial intelligence technology that captures customers scanning items at self-checkouts in 250 stores across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. The cameras, placed above the head, will “help reduce misscans,” a Woolworths spokesperson told The Epoch Times. “[The technology] is one of a number of initiatives we’ve…
Blinken’s Visit to Quake-Hit Turkey Highlights Longstanding Tensions
February 20, 2023
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ANKARA, Turkey—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Feb. 20 in Ankara. Talks focused largely on the aftermath of twin earthquakes that recently struck southern Turkey, leaving tens of thousands dead and causing widespread destruction. But they also served to highlight the tensions that continue to dog relations…
Roald Dahl Books Rewritten to Remove ‘Offensive’ and Non-Gender-Neutral Language
New editions of Roald Dahl’s children’s books are being rewritten to remove language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin Books, including the words “fat” and “ugly.” A note from Puffin at the beginning of the new editions, which have been viewed by The Telegraph, reads: “The wonderful words of Roald Dahl can transport you to different worlds…
Which Parts of Mexico Are On ‘Do Not Travel’ List And Why
The U.S. State Department has been warning Americans to avoid traveling to parts of Mexico due to threats like violent crime and being kidnapped for ransom, with the advisories coming into sharper focus as more people make travel plans for spring break. In recent weeks, the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has issued a…
US Ambassador to the UN Says China Would Cross ‘Red Line’ by Providing Lethal Military Aid to Russia
The United States warned on Feb. 18 that China would cross a “red line” if it decided to supply lethal military support to Russia, including weapons and ammunition, to help in its war against Ukraine. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, made the comments on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Feb. 19. “We welcome the Chinese…
US Says China Would Cross ‘Red Line’ by Providing Lethal Military Aid to Russia
February 20, 2023
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The United States warned on Feb. 18 that China would cross a “red line” if it decided to supply lethal military support to Russia, including weapons and ammunition, to help in its war against Ukraine. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, made the comments on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Feb. 19. “We welcome the Chinese…
‘Blame the Christians, Now!’: Law Enforcement Channel Emperor Nero
Commentary In July of 64AD, a great fire swept through the city of Rome. It broke out in the merchant shops (probably a bakery) near the Circus Maximus, and raged for more than a week. The inhabitants of the city at the time lived mostly in wooden houses and shacks, easy prey for fire. Once…
Australian Academic and Colleagues Taken Hostage in Papua New Guinea
An Australian professor and three colleagues are believed to have been taken hostage in a remote area of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The ABC is reporting on Monday that a group of armed men in the highlands region have taken the four researchers at gunpoint, and it is alleged that a ransom demand has been made…
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