Tag: World

Plan to Pour Radioactive Waste From Fukushima Nuclear Plant Into Pacific Ocean Is Safe: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded that Japan’s plans to release radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean are consistent with international safety standards. In a report published on July 4 (pdf), the IAEA, a United Nations body, said that the findings followed a comprehensive assessment and safety review of…


Ofcom Considers Stricter Rules on Politicians Presenting on News TV

Ofcom will review its rules after receiving hundreds of complaints about politicians presenting news programmes, the broadcasting regulator’s chief executive has said. Writing in The Telegraph, Melanie Dawes said politicians’ new roles as TV or radio presenters have “sparked vigorous debate” and Ofcom has a duty to ensure its rules “remain effective.” She said the…


Polish Climber Dies After Scaling Pakistan’s ‘Killer Mountain,’ Nanga Parbat

PESHAWAR, Pakistan—A Polish climber has died after scaling Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat, known as “killer mountain” for its dangerous conditions, local police and a mountaineering official said Tuesday. Pawel Tomasz Kopec had suffered breathing problems while descending the 8,126-meter (26,660-foot) mountain with two other climbers in harsh weather conditions, a local police official Zahid Hussain said….


Health Watchdog Probe New Trans Clinic Set up by Former Tavistock Staff

A clinic run by former staff who worked at the Tavistock unit which was closed after being accused of rushing vulnerable children into treatment is being probed by authorities. The independent regulator of health and social care in England The Care Quality Commission has confirmed to The Epoch Times that it is investigating Gender Plus…


Reserve Bank of Australia Pauses Interest Rate Hike in July

Australians have narrowly avoided a new round of interest rate hikes after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the official cash rate unchanged in July. In its latest board meeting, the RBA announced that it would maintain the current official cash rate of 4.1 percent throughout July. The central bank said the…


State’s Move to Ban Religious Vilification Doesn’t Protect Individuals: Activist

The New South Wales (NSW) government’s new commitment to prohibit religious vilification has been criticized as not providing enough protection for religious people. The NSW Labor government announced on June 28 it would amend the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 to prohibit religious vilification, which will make it illegal to by a public act (includes any…


US Approves $15 Billion in Patriot and Missile Defense Upgrades for Poland

WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $15 billion sale of an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) and related equipment to Poland as it upgrades its air defenses, the Pentagon announced. Despite State Department approval, the notification did not indicate that a contract had been signed or that negotiations…


Human Rights Watch Reports New Evidence of Ukrainian Use of Banned Landmines

WASHINGTON—Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Friday that it uncovered new evidence of the indiscriminate use by Ukrainian forces of banned anti-personnel landmines against Russian troops who invaded Ukraine in 2022. The group called on Ukraine’s government to follow through with a commitment made earlier in June not to employ such weapons, investigate their suspected…


China’s Defense Minister and Russia’s Navy Chief Meet for First Military Talks Since Wagner Revolt

BEIJING—China’s defense minister reaffirmed the country’s military relations with Russia during a meeting Monday with the head of Russia’s navy, the first formal military talks between the friendly neighbors since a short-lived mutiny by Russian mercenary group Wagner. Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu told Russian Adm. Nikolai Yevmenov that the Chinese regime hoped for…


New Guidelines Set to Boost Melbourne’s Night-Time Economy

The Andrews Labor government has lifted its freeze on late-night liquor licences in the inner-city municipalities of Melbourne, Port Phillip, Yarra and Stonnington to support Melbourne’s night-time economy. Anthony Carbines, the acting Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, made the announcement on July 4, saying that it is in line with the government’s election…