Tag: Australia
Could Google really pull its search engine from an entire country?
Last year we were tracking developments involving the Australian government and Google, who were at a loggerheads with regard to the News Media Bargaining Code [Read More…]
Australia’s Battle with ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfires Continues
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australia’s battle with wildfire continues as the country’s most populous state was paralyzed by “catastrophic” fire conditions Saturday amid soaring temperatures. “Catastrophic [Read More…]
Phuket expat charged in Australia over child sex offences
PHUKET: P. H., a retired Australian school principal well known in Phuket for his deep involvement in local community charity projects, has been arrested in [Read More…]
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes West of Broome in Western Australia – USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck west of the beach resort of Broome, Australia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicentre of [Read More…]
Australian Court Sentences Bangladeshi Woman for IS-inspired Attack
A Bangladeshi woman who stabbed a man in an Islamic State-inspired attack just days after arriving in Australia last year was sentenced by a Melbourne [Read More…]
Australia now recognises West Jerusalem as Israeli capital
On Saturday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the national government’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital, while reaffirming the nation’s goal for [Read More…]
Central Brisbane Cordoned Off as 2 Open Fire, Barricade Themselves in Building
In the centre of Brisbane, Australia, two unknown men staged a shootout with local law enforcement, the State Police of Queensland tweeted. According to media [Read More…]
Thailand, Australia sign anti-human trafficking agreement
BANGKOK, 28th November 2018, (NNT) – The Thai Government and Australian states have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on anti-human trafficking, in a bid [Read More…]