The United States is working closely with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific region to develop new basing opportunities and increase interoperability across their forces, according to a Department of Defense official. The nation is working to scale its defensive and logistical infrastructure to contend with a rapidly shifting threat environment, according to Assistant…
US, Allies, Working on New Basing Opportunities in Indo-Pacific: DOD Official
February 10, 2023
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What Could Go Wrong With a ‘Voice to Parliament’? A Lot
Commentary Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, together with all the state and territory premiers have officially backed an Indigenous “voice” to parliament, to advise parliament and the federal government on policy matters. He says it is a priority for his government to secure this successful constitutional referendum in the second half of this year. In…
Beijing Spreads Social Media Disinformation About Australian Politics: Think Tank
February 10, 2023
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using social media to spread disinformation about Australian politics in a bid to undermine trust in Australia’s democratic institutions, researchers said. Beijing has coordinated dozens of Twitter accounts in recent months to amplify allegations of sexual assault and misconduct in Parliament House using the propaganda network Spamouflage, according to…
Senate Committee Examines Challenges of US-China Policy in Wake of Balloon Incident
February 10, 2023
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As Beijing’s subversive role in the internal affairs of rival powers comes to occupy the world’s attention in the light of revelations following the downing of a spy balloon in American airspace over the weekend, law enforcement agencies and human rights advocates must look more closely into the role of so-called police stations established by…
A Glance at the World’s Deadliest Quakes in Past 25 Years
The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria this week has killed more than 22,000 people. Here’s a look at the deadliest earthquakes in the past 25 years: Feb. 6, 2023: In Turkey and Syria, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake kills more than 22,000 people. April 25, 2015: In Nepal, more than 8,800 people are killed by…
Former World Downhill Medallist Fanchini Dies Aged 37
Italian Elena Fanchini, who won the downhill silver medal at the 2005 Alpine skiing world championships, has died aged 37, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said on Wednesday. Fanchini, who took part in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, was forced to withdraw from the 2018 PyeongChang Games after being diagnosed with cancer….
Chinese Balloon Shows US, NATO Needs to ‘Step Up’ Protection Against Beijing: NATO Chief
The Chinese spy balloon that was shot down over the United States last week “confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior” and shows that the United States needs to be aware of the constant risk of CCP intelligence, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. Stoltenberg made the remarks during a press availability on Feb. 8, where…
Indonesia and Australia Boost Regional Security Ties
February 10, 2023
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Indonesia and Australia are set to boost regional security ties after the countries announced that they would upgrade their existing defence partnership agreement to a cooperation agreement that will be binding under international law. In a joint media release on Feb. 10, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and his Indonesia counterpart,…
‘Help Me Save the Lives of Those I Love’: Price Calls for Return to Howard-Era Alcohol Ban
February 10, 2023
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The Australian federal government is being called on to enforce intervention-era alcohol restrictions in the Northern Territory with Country Liberal Senator Jacinta Price calling the current ban a “half-baked policy.” Price, an Indigenous senator, sought bipartisan support for her Northern Territory Safe Measures Bill 2023, which will establish a federal and territory government partnership to…
Australia Sends Disaster Relief Teams to Earthquake Ravaged Turkey and Syria
Australia will be sending more than 70 experienced disaster relief officers to Turkey and Syria to assist locals on the ground in search and rescue efforts following the region’s devastating earthquakes. “These Urban Search and Rescue specialists are highly trained to locate, deliver medical assistance to, and remove victims who have been trapped or impacted…
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