China hits out at hack claims
China has called on sections of the media in Australia to “stop tarnishing China’s reputation” by accusing it of cyber hacking.
Foreign Affairs
Morrison blasts UN as ‘anti-Semitic’
The PM has accused the UN of fostering anti-Semitic treatment of Israel, and challenged Labor over its embassy strategy.
Any Chinese attack on democracy raises dilemma
If the ‘sophisticated state actor’ behind the cyber attacks on our democracy was China, it’s a tough dilemma for Australia.
Drug war like ‘whack a mole’
AFP success in disrupting ice manufacturers in China has pushed the problem into neighbouring Myanmar.
Medivac fallback for US-barred refugees Medivac the fallback for those blocked by US
The Morrison government says 265 offshore detainees rejected by the US for resettlement could now seek entry to Australia.
‘Five Eyes’ security group in global hunt for hackers
An international cyber hunt involving Australian, US and British intelligence agencies has been launched.
‘Human error’ in Hakeem case
Australian Border Force officials have admitted their processes “broke down” in the case of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi.
Chinese investment falls 17pc
The US has surpassed China as the largest source country for foreign investment for the first time since 2013.
Major parties hacked: PM
The computer networks of Australia’s major political parties have been attacked by a “sophisticated state actor”.
US, China ‘on collision course’ over power US, China ‘on collision course’
The world has underestimated Xi Jinping’s determination to curb US power in the Asia-Pacific region, says Michael Thawley.
Israeli psychiatrist ‘met up with minister over Leifer’
A senior Israeli politician is being investigated for trying to prevent the extradition of a former Australian school principal.
Anti-Jewish jock’s tour sparks fury
Polish community leaders have expressed outrage at the Australian speaking tour of an “extremist” radio presenter.
Vanuatu pact ‘non-exclusive’
Australia has been unable to secure an exclusive security agreement with Vanuatu.
Groups back Huang over visa
More than 120 Chinese community organisations in Australia have declared their support for banned Chinese political donor Huang Xiangmo.
Chief denies cops blew whistle on Araibi
Andrew Colvin seeks to clear the AFP for alerting Thailand to footballer Hakeem al-Araibi’s illegitimate Interpol red notice.
Lawyers haven’t seen writer held in China
The government has expressed concern that detained Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun has not had access to legal advice.
Israeli minister probed over case
A senior Israeli politician is being investigated over allegations he interfered in the extradition of a former Australian principal.
US spy boss warns of China election meddling
The former head of the largest US intelligence agency says Australia should be ‘mindful’ of China in the federal election.
Sign-off looms for Indonesia trade deal
A trade deal with Indonesia is expected to be sealed next month.
Australia, Indonesia deal close
The Australian government is poised for the likely March sign-off of a bilateral trade deal with Indonesia.
‘Fewer Chinese working here since FTA’
The number of Chinese in Australia on temporary work visas has fallen since the start of the free-trade agreement with China.
China ‘not to blame’ for attacks
China has rejected suggestions that its agencies were behind a cyber attack on federal parliament.
‘Madness’ to block NZ deportation law: MP
Labor’s move to oppose legislation expanding the government’s ability to revoke criminals’ visas has been labelled ‘madness’.
Morrison banks on boats
The boats are back, at least in spirit, as the Liberal government cashes in on keeping the conversation going on border security.
China denies Canberra hack
China has rejected as a ‘smear’ suggestions that its agencies have been behind the cyber attack on federal parliament last week.
Australia a ‘giant baby’: Huang
Banned Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo has described Australia as being like a ‘giant baby’.
Anti-China rhetoric ‘the ghost of Red Scare’
A leading Chinese academic has warned Australia about its growing anti-China rhetoric.
Araibi goal realised: freedom in a nation he loves
Footballer and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi is yet to become a citizen, but yesterday he declared: ‘Australia is my country.’
How Thais solved a dilemma
Until the moment of his release, Hakeem al-Araibi’s chances of returning to Australia had been growing more remote by the day.
Palmer registers jet in tax-free Cayman Islands
Clive Palmer’s $4 million private jet has been registered offshore so the United Australia Party leader can avoid tax.
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