Australia’s Home Affairs minister says ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up’. Australia has hit back at Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu after he branded the country’s prime minister “weak”, with an Australian minister accusing the Israeli leader of conflating strength with killing people. In an interviewRead More →
Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties. A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former parliamentarian wanted by the city’s Chinese authorities have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia, more than four years after facing criminal chargesRead More →
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals details of phone conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is “in denial” about the suffering inflicted on Gaza, and the international community is now saying, “Enough is enough”. A day after announcingRead More →
Li Auto stocks plunge over 11% after debuting six-seat electric SUV Stocks of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto fell over 11% after it launched a six-seat electric vehicle. The Li i8 is available in three variants — Pro, Max, and Ultra — priced at RMB321,800 ($44,838) RMB349,800, and RMB369,800,Read More →
Asia markets start Tuesday trading in the red Asia markets started the trading day lower. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.61%, while the Topix lost 0.76%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.09%, and the small-cap Kosdaq slipped 0.88%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.42%. —Lee Ying Shan Opening calls Good morning from Singapore. Asia markets are poised forRead More →
Canberra says restrictions will be lifted following a ‘rigorous science and risk-based assessment.’ Australia has announced that it will lift tough restrictions on beef imports from the United States, removing measures singled out for criticism by US President Donald Trump. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the government would remove theRead More →
