Tag: International

All Nations Must Collaborate to Avoid ‘Catastrophic’ Conflict in Indo-Pacific

February 1, 2023
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on every country to consider what it can do to stop a “catastrophic” war in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at King’s College’s Centre for Grand Strategy in London, Wong said the region mattered to everyone because it was where the “reshaping of our world” is being centred. “We must…

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Australia Announces First Sanctions on Burma Since 2021 Coup

January 31, 2023
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On the second anniversary of the military coup in Burma (also known as Myanmar), the Australian government has announced a raft of sanctions targeting Burma’s military junta; these are the first sanctions implemented by Australia since the military coup in 2021. Announcing the sanctions on Feb. 1, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for…

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We Need More ‘Catholic Gut’ in Politics: Former Christian Lobby Head

January 31, 2023
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The former head of the Australian Christian Lobby, Lyle Shelton, says ClubsNSW CEO John Landis should not have been dismissed for claiming the state premier’s gaming reforms were driven by his “Catholic gut.” “Why can’t we just debate the merits of an issue? Why does someone who offends an identity group have to walk the…

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As Tensions Tighten, US Accuses Russia of Violating Nuclear Arms Accord

January 31, 2023
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Tensions between the United States and the Russian Federation have been steadily ratcheting tighter and tighter since the Kremlin launched its invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. Those strained relations are set to be further exacerbated following a report to Congress from the U.S. State Department claiming Russia is refusing to allow on-site inspections and…

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Canada’s Signing on to WEF Agile Nations Charter Marks ‘Radical Policy Shift,’ Says Tory MP

January 31, 2023
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Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis commented on Jan. 28 on the information she helped surface about Canada’s involvement in a World Economic Forum (WEF) project seeking to streamline federal regulations, saying it represents a “radical policy shift” from the current governance model. “First of all, how did Canada become a member state and who recognize this…

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LIVE NOW: International Religious Freedom Summit 2023 (Jan. 31 Afternoon Part 2)

January 31, 2023
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The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2023 will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Washington, D.C. The summit is intended to create a powerful coalition of organizations that operate together for the cause of religious freedom around the world. The summit is also held to increase public awareness and political strength for…

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International Religious Freedom Summit 2023 (Jan. 31 Afternoon Part 2)

January 31, 2023
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The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit 2023 will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Washington, D.C. The summit is intended to create a powerful coalition of organizations that operate together for the cause of religious freedom around the world. The summit is also held to increase public awareness and political strength for…

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UK Expected to Be Only Major Economy to Contract in 2023: IMF

January 31, 2023
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The UK will be the only major economy to shrink this year, performing worse even than sanction-hit Russia, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF upped its growth outlook for the global economy, but downgraded its UK GDP forecast once again, predicting a contraction of 0.6…

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Central Banks Bought the Most Gold Since 1967 Last Year, WGC Says

January 31, 2023
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LONDON—Central banks added a whopping 1,136 tonnes of gold worth some $70 billion to their stockpiles in 2022, by far the most of any year since 1967, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday. The data underline a shift in attitudes to gold since the 1990s and 2000s, when central banks, particularly those in…

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‘New Era’: Australia, France Pledge Deeper Pacific, Military Engagement

January 31, 2023
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Australian and French leaders have agreed to work towards restoring bilateral relations, agreeing to support Pacific priorities, including climate change while strengthening military cooperation. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles met their French counterparts Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna and Armed Forces of France Minister Sebastien Lecornu in Paris on Jan….

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