Tag: Australia
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US, EU, Australia, Canada agree to end export credit support for coal power
The UK, the host to the COP26 after missing 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ended all financial support for overseas fossil fuel projects in March 2021 and is encouraging international partners to make similar commitments
October 23, 2021 -
Australia secures access to two more Covid treatments amid third wave
The government has purchased 15,000 doses of the antibody-based therapy, Ronapreve, which can be administered intravenously.
October 18, 2021 -
AUKUS narrative
True to form, China seems to have come up with a plan which it is implementing robustly through state-controlled as well as sympathetic mainstream media.
October 6, 2021 -
Expecting really tough challenge from India in T20I series: Lanning
Currently, Australia leads the multi-format series 6-4 and India would be required to win all the three T20Is in order to register a victory in the series.
October 6, 2021 -
Australia: Vaccination rate hits 80% amid battle against third wave
80.5 percent of Australians aged 16 and older have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and 58.4 percent are fully vaccinated
October 6, 2021 -
That sinking feeling from Down Under
China imported $100 billion in 2020 from Australia, with the latter earning a trade and service surplus of $55.5 billion.
September 26, 2021 -
Will Australia now be a sitting duck?
The US has far more troops in those two countries than it does in Australia, yet it’s hard to fault China’s accuracy in identifying the latter as a longer-term adversary
September 23, 2021 -
UK PM wants lifting of ban on families’ travel for Ashes
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped in on behalf of his country's cricketers and has pleaded for the families to be allowed to travel to Australia
September 23, 2021 -
39 Australian shark species face extinction: Report
It found that Australia is home to more than a quarter of the world's cartilaginous fish species, with 182 sharks, 132 rays and 14 chimaeras calling Australian waterways home and that 12 percent, or 39 species, are facing extinction.
September 22, 2021 -
N.Korea slams US’ move to transfer nuke-powered submarine tech to Aus
The official noted that the White House decision "amounts to a stand that any country can spread nuclear technology if it is in its interests, and this shows that the US is the chief culprit toppling the international nuclear non-proliferation system".
September 20, 2021 -
France rebukes Australia, US over submarine row
France would make a priority developing an EU security strategy when it takes on the bloc's presidency at the start of 2022, said Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian
September 20, 2021 -
Biden announces Indo-Pacific alliance with UK, Australia
The new security alliance will allow for greater sharing of defense capabilities — including helping equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. It’s a move that could deepen a growing chasm in U.S.-China relations.
September 16, 2021 -
India, Australia call for inclusive govt. in Afghanistan; freedom of navigation
The two sides discussed a range of issues, particularly the increasing bilateral defence cooperation.
September 11, 2021 -
India, Australia discuss Afghanistan crisis after Taliban takeover
After an in-depth discussion on bilateral and regional issues, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the 2+2 dialogue signifies the importance of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
September 11, 2021 -
Australia’s Covid caseload tops 70K mark
Of the new cases, 1,599 were from New South Wales (NSW), Australia's most populous state and the current epicentre of the pandemic, where the health department also recorded eight deaths.
September 11, 2021 -
India, Australian Defence Ministers discuss emerging regional issues
"Both sides agree to work jointly to realise full potential of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on shared vision of a free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific region,"
September 10, 2021 -
Amid China’s posturing in high seas, India, Australia begin naval exercise
The exercise will provide both the navies an opportunity to strengthen joint defence capabilities in support of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region.
September 6, 2021