Disinformation is at the root of the “most existential” threats facing humanity, said New York Times chairman Arthur Gregg Sulzberger at a World Economic Forum panel on Jan. 17. The panel, titled “The Clear and Present Danger of Disinformation,” was hosted by former CNN anchor Brian Stelter, in Davos, Switzerland. Joined on stage by government…
Disinformation Tied to Humanity’s ‘Most Existential’ Threats, Says Panelist at the World Economic Forum
Lab-Grown Meat, Bugs, and Plants: World Economic Forum’s Solution to the Global Food Shortage
January 23, 2023
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Climate change and the Earth’s burgeoning population are endangering the nutritional security of many populations, stated the World Economic Forum (WEF) in an article released on Jan. 17. The organization remains optimistic, however, offering dietary solutions like plant-based meat alternatives, insects, and “meat cultivated directly from animal cells.” Global food systems accounted for 34 percent…
QUT Confirms Thousands of Staff’s Data Stolen by Hackers
January 23, 2023
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The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has confirmed that part of its staff and student data was stolen in a cyber attack last month. The university confirmed on Jan. 20 that data belonging to nearly 2,500 current employees, several former employees, and 17 current and 50 former students was stolen in a cyber attack on…
Do as We Say, Not as We Do
January 22, 2023
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Commentary “Do as we say, not as we do” is clearly the attitude of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In his recent media appearance, the new Chinese ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, instructed us that obtaining nuclear powered submarines pursuant to the AUKUS agreement would not be constructive. It would not be helpful, he added,…
Australians Hand in Almost 18,000 Weapons in First Year of National Gun Amnesty
January 22, 2023
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Australians handed in almost 18,000 weapons, including a Vietnam-era flamethrower, automatic firearms, and a crossbow, to police during the first year of a national firearms amnesty. A total of 17,543 firearms weapons and 606 weapons components, including suppressors and magazines, were surrendered between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022, according to the Permanent National…
Australian Defence ‘Porcupine’ to Bristle With New Layer of Weapons
January 22, 2023
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Australia looks set to add another layer to its growing “porcupine” of defences amid increasing tensions from Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. The Defence Department has confirmed the government is considering the purchase of nearly $1 billion (US$700 million) worth of sea mines that will be deployed in the nation’s waters. “Defence is accelerating the…
Russia’s Wagner Chief Writes to White House Over New US Sanctions
The head of the Russian private military contractor Wagner published on Saturday a short letter to the White House asking what crime his company was accused of, after Washington announced new sanctions on the group. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday that Wagner, which has been supporting Russian forces in their…
Former SEAL Dies in Ukraine; 6th Known American Killed in War
A former U.S. Navy SEAL who went AWOL in 2019 was killed this week in Ukraine, American officials said Friday. They said he was not fighting in an official capacity. Daniel W. Swift, who was a 1st class petty officer, was killed on Wednesday in Ukraine, the Navy said. No other details were available, including…
Defense Chiefs Fail to Resolve Dispute on Tanks for Ukraine
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany—Ukraine will have to wait longer to find out if it will get advanced German-made battle tanks. A dispute over sending the tanks from Western allies to help Ukraine against Russia’s invasion played out both in public and private on Friday, as more than 50 defense leaders meeting in Germany failed to…
Australians Return to Capital Cities After Lockdowns, Driving Rental Competition
January 20, 2023
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Australians and overseas visitors are returning to the cities after lockdowns, with a new report showing enquiries for rental listings up 31 percent in capital cities and down 30 percent in regional areas. However, people looking to rent are in for a challenging market, facing strong demand and low supply across the country. The latest…
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