Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland participated in an undisclosed session on the financing of Ukraine during her visit to the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos earlier this year, an official document shows. The information was revealed in an Inquiry of Ministry tabled by the government on March 29 in response to an order…
Kyiv Steps Up Pressure on Ukraine’s Orthodox Church, Arrests Top Cleric
April 3, 2023
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Kyiv has continued its crackdown on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, placing a Church leader under house arrest and demanding that Orthodox monks vacate a 1,000-year-old monastery. Ukrainian officials accuse the Church of harboring pro-Russia sympathies and collaborating with Moscow. The Church, which distanced itself from Moscow after last year’s invasion of Ukraine, denies the allegations….
US Opens Embassy in Vanuatu in Latest Move to Counter Beijing Influence
April 3, 2023
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The United States has announced its plan to open an embassy in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, its latest move to boost diplomatic relations in the region in response to Beijing’s growing influence. “Consistent with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the U.S. Government to deepen relationships with…
US to Open Embassy in Vanuatu in Latest Move to Counter Beijing Influence
April 3, 2023
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The United States has announced its plan to open an embassy in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, its latest move to boost diplomatic relations in the region in response to Beijing’s growing influence. “Consistent with the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, a permanent diplomatic presence in Vanuatu would allow the U.S. Government to deepen relationships with…
Oil Prices Soar After OPEC’s Shock Production Cut
Oil prices surged over 5 percent on Monday, notching their biggest daily jump in nearly a year after OPEC+ surprised markets on Sunday by announcing production cuts. In early trading Monday, the U.S. crude oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $4.38 to $80.03 per barrel, or 5.79 percent, according to TradingView data. Brent crude,…
NATO, US Forces Join Romania-Led Black Sea Military Drills
MAHMUDIA, Romania—Romania’s navy led multinational military drills in the Black Sea region that brought together U.S. and NATO troops as the 30-nation alliance looks to boost security on its southeastern flank amid Russia’s war in Ukraine. The sea and air exercises are part of a series of drills known as Sea Shield 2023 that involve…
US: Russia Seeks Arms-for-Food Deal With North Korea
WASHINGTON—The White House said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine, this time in a deal that would provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return. It’s the latest accusation that Russia, desperate for weaponry and restricted by sanctions and…
Think Tank Call for Super Tax Breaks to Be Whittled Away
The Australian government must make radical changes to superannuation to deal with future budget shortfalls in defence, aged care, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. A move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to commit to. Grattan Institute Economic Policy Program Director Brendan Coates says superannuation tax breaks cost the federal budget $45 billion (US$29.9 billion) a…
Think Tank Calls for Super Tax Breaks to Be Whittled Away
The Australian government must make radical changes to superannuation to deal with future budget shortfalls in defence, aged care, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a think tank has said. This is despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s refusal to commit to anything of this nature. Grattan Institute Economic Policy Program Director Brendan Coates says superannuation tax…
Aussie Gunsmith Issues Stark Warning to US Firearm Owners on Gun Control
April 2, 2023
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In a stark warning to U.S. gun owners, Australian weapons manufacturer Lance French says firearm control laws—once introduced—never stop expanding. The owner of SGS Industries made the comments during the Western Australian Firearms Community Alliance meeting on April 1. The meeting of gun owners and industry experts was held in reaction to impending state laws that…
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