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Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape said a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed over “certain wordings and provisions,” a week after the strategically important South Pacific Island nation signed a new security pact with the United...
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian branch of the PricewaterhouseCoopers consultancy network said Monday that nine of its partners were ordered to take leave during an inquiry into the leaking of confidential Australian tax avoidance policy changes to corporate clients who could benefit...
US Park Police investigate attack on Australian journalists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Park Police said it has placed two officers on administrative leave after video showed two Australian journalists being attacked during Monday night’s protest in Washington, D.C. Acting Chief Gregory T. Monahan said the attack is being investigated. ...
Indian Prime Minister Modi strikes new agreements on migration and green hydrogen in Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck new agreements Wednesday with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen, while raising concerns about attacks on Hindu temples in Sydney. Modi was welcomed Tuesday by around 20,000 cheering...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheered by 20,000 fans at Sydney stadium
SYDNEY (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by around 20,000 cheering fans, many chanting “Modi,” at a Sydney stadium on Tuesday during his second visit to Australia as his country's leader. Modi shared the stage with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who...
China's Sinopec signs agreement to enter retail fuel market in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chinese petroleum giant Sinopec signed an agreement with Sri Lanka on Monday to enter the South Asian island country's retail fuel market as it struggles to resolve a worsening energy crisis amid an unprecedented economic upheaval. The contract agreement...
Australian Indigenous TV host quits program over racist backlash
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prominent Australian Indigenous journalist Stan Grant quit television hosting duties on Monday in response to online racist abuse over his comments during King Charles III's coronation about historic Aboriginal dispossession. Grant, a member of the...
Australian prime minister says he is working effectively to free WikiLeaks founder
CANBERRA, Australia: (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was working in the “most effective way possible” to secure the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, but declined an invitation Monday to meet the Australian citizen’s wife. Independent...
Today in History: May 21, Amelia Earhart crosses Atlantic
Today in History Today is Sunday, May 21, the 141st day of 2023. There are 224 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. On this date: In 1471,...
88-year-old Australian doctor freed 7 years after kidnapping by Islamic extremists in West Africa
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed and has returned to Australia. Ken Elliott was safe and well and was reunited with his wife and their children on Thursday night,...
