SEOUL, South Korea—The United States, South Korea, and Japan conducted a joint missile defense exercise on Monday aimed at countering North Korea’s growing nuclear arsenal, as a top North Korean army official warned the United States that it risks “a clearer security crisis and insurmountable threats.” Last week, North Korea conducted one of its most…
Chinese Spies Gave Envelopes of Cash to Aussie Businessman In Return for State Secrets: Court Hearing
April 18, 2023
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Alexander Csergo, charged and facing trial for foreign interference, allegedly received cash in envelopes in return for sensitive information on national security, a court has heard. The prosecution alleges Csergo, 55, returned to Australia earlier this year with a “shopping list” of information to gather for the Chinese state. The businessperson is accused of compiling and…
Transgender Athlete Barred from Australian Women’s Basketball League
April 18, 2023
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Transgender athlete Lexi Rodgers has been barred from playing in the NBL1 South women’s basketball league in the Australian state of Victoria. The decision was handed down by an expert panel after former NBA star Andrew Bogut broke the news of Rodgers’ involvement. In a statement on April 18, Basketball Australia said former AFL Chief…
Here Come the Higgins Copycats
Commentary While our country recovers from the COVID lockdown years, across Australia there are thousands of families who look back to 2021 as the start of a very different nightmare—the year their sons were accused of sexual assault. This is the legacy of the media hype around Brittany Higgins. There’s a flood of copycat cases…
Rules, Bilateral Ties the Key to Dealing With Beijing Challenge: Australian Foreign Minister
April 17, 2023
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A strong rules-based order bound by bilateral ties is key to dealing with challenges from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and North Korea, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Wong warned that the Indo-Pacific faced a critical test from powers wishing to create a “closed, hierarchical region where the rules are dictated by a single…
The CCP Slaps Pope Francis in the Face
April 17, 2023
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Commentary As readers of this esteemed publication would be aware, in 2018, the Vatican signed a provisional agreement with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the appointment of Catholic bishops. In doing so, the Vatican recognised the Chinese “Patriotic Church,” set up and controlled by the CCP. The 1950 Guangyuan Manifesto establishing this state-run church…
The CCP Shows Pope Francis Its True Colours
April 17, 2023
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Commentary As readers of this esteemed publication would be aware, in 2018, the Vatican signed a provisional agreement with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the appointment of Catholic bishops. In doing so, the Vatican recognised the Chinese “Patriotic Church,” set up and controlled by the CCP. The 1950 Guangyuan Manifesto establishing this state-run church…
Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin Hints at Major African Campaign
In late March, the founder of the Russian mercenary force the Wagner Group authored a “letter” to the United States Secretary of State that left the global intelligence community and governments scratching their collective heads. In the communication, Yevgeny Prigozhin suggested to Antony Blinken that the United States and Wagner PMC (Private Military Company) should…
European Union Lawmakers Call for an AI Summit
European Union lawmakers on Monday warned world leaders about the threats of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, urging them to hold a summit to discuss how to control its development. The 12 members of the European Parliament (MEP), all working on EU legislation on this type of technology, called on President Joe Biden and European…
IMF Director Urges ‘Cool-Headedness’ Amid Growing Global ‘Fragmentation’
April 17, 2023
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During last week’s Spring Meetings, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed concerns about “fragmentation”—the global economy splintering into rival trading blocs—warning that it could worsen the global inflation crisis. The IMF chief attributed this risk to a combination of factors, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and flaws in the…
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