An ongoing diplomatic row between Germany and Chad has once again brought attention to the delayed return to democracy in the oil-rich Central African nation—still reeling from multiple crises two years after the long-term leader, Idriss Deby Itno died while fighting rebels. On April 11, Berlin ordered Chad’s ambassador to Germany, Mariam Ali Moussa, to…
Germany and Chad In Tit-For-Tat Expulsions Over Delay in Return to Democracy
Germany and Chad Exchange Expulsions Over Delay in Return to Democracy
A diplomatic spat between Germany and Chad has again brought attention to the delayed return to democracy in the oil-rich Central African nation—still reeling from multiple crises two years after long-term leader Idriss Deby Itno died while fighting rebels. On April 11, Berlin ordered Chad’s ambassador to Germany, Mariam Ali Moussa, to leave the country…
At Least 6 Reported Killed in Mission to Rescue Abducted New Zealand Pilot
At least six Indonesian soldiers have been reportedly killed during a mission to rescue New Zealand pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens, who was abducted by armed separatist group West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in February. Army reports said 36 troops were stationed at a post in the district of Nduga when gunmen from the TPNPB…
Beijing Pledges to Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with Russia
April 17, 2023
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Beijing will continue deepening ties with Moscow—despite assurances the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would remain neutral over Ukraine—following a meeting between Chinese Defence Minister Gen. Li Shangfu and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Li, recently appointed defence minister, said his visit to Russia was specifically designed to “emphasise the special character and strategic importance” of bilateral ties,…
‘Free’ University: A Socialist Fantasy
Commentary The Albanese Labor government is preparing to forge a new relationship with the university sector—the “Universities Accord.” An education commentator, Gavin Moodie, has argued that there is a tenuous relationship “between university staff and many of their managements that they regard as exploitative” and “between students and universities that they see as driven to maximise…
In the State, We Trust
Commentary Easter Sunday is the traditional day for Christians to celebrate Jesus of Nazareth’s rising from the dead. However, there is no exaggeration in stating that Christianity is in existential decline in Australia, a country that is about to become a majority atheist nation. In Australia, according to a 2021 Australian community survey run by…
G-7 Ministers Set Big New Targets for Solar and Wind Capacity
SAPPORO, Japan—The Group of Seven (G-7) rich nations on Sunday set big new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind capacity, agreeing to speed up renewable energy development and move toward a quicker phase-out of fossil fuels. But they stopped short of endorsing a 2030 deadline for phasing out coal that Canada and other…
Donald Trump’s Indictment: How It’s Perceived by America’s Friends & Foes
April 15, 2023
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Former President Donald Trump has been accused of 34 felony counts for misusing campaign funds as hush money for an alleged affair. The Federal Elections Commission rejected the case, but it was picked up by the District Attorney of Manhattan, a Democrat who campaigned on a promise to arrest Trump. It’s a first in U.S….
Australian Man With China-Links Arrested for Selling State Secrets to Foreign Spies
April 15, 2023
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An Australian man has been arrested for allegedly sharing national security intelligence with foreign spies. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested and charged 55-year-old Alexander Csergo at his residence in the affluent suburb of Bondi in Sydney on April 14. The arrest occurred as part of a joint investigation with the Counter Foreign Interference Taskforce…
Russia Says Black Sea Grain Deal May Be Nearly Over
April 15, 2023
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MOSCOW—Russia on Thursday said there would be no extension of the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal beyond May 18 unless the West removed a series of obstacles to the export of Russian grain and fertilizer. The Ukraine grain Black Sea export deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey in July last year to…
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