America ‘emerged stronger and better than before’: Obama says in final SOTU speech
US President Barack Obama gave his final State of the Union address in front of Congress on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2016
White House to work together with tech companies to counter ISIS’ online propaganda
US officials and tech companies are going to hold a high-profile meeting on Friday to discuss measures against ISIS.
Jan 08, 2016
Obama ridiculed on social media after shedding tears about gun control
The US president said the “American system” of gun control allowed dangerous people “to play by a different set of rules.”
Jan 06, 2016
ISIS kills hundreds in major attack on Iraqi city
The Islamic State has launched a major attack in Haditha and killed hundreds in three days.
Jan 06, 2016
US asks Saudi Arabia to ‘permit peaceful expression of dissent’ against Nimr execution
Saudi Arabia has executed a prominent Shiite cleric after accusing him of having been involved in terrorism.
Jan 04, 2016
Iraqi gov't forces only days away from driving ISIS off Ramadi: Official
It may take only a few more days for the Iraqi army to drive Islamic State militants away from Ramadi, an Iraqi official has claimed.
Dec 24, 2015
Red alert in Tianjin: For the first time, Chinese port city issues most severe air pollution warning
For the first time ever, Tianjin has issued a red alert for air pollution.
Dec 23, 2015
Three New Zealanders charged for child porn distribution
Three New Zealanders have been arrested for distributing child abuse material online.
Dec 22, 2015
New Zealand student Joshua Iosefo goes viral with graduation speech
Joshua Iosefo, a student from the Auckland University of Technology, told the 2015 Design and Creative Technologies graduation ceremony how his degree meant more to him than “a piece of paper.”
Dec 21, 2015
Ukraine plans to 'win' Crimea back with visa-free travel in Europe
Ukraine hopes to initiate visa liberalisation with Australia after it manages to secure a similar privilege with the European Union.
Dec 21, 2015
#DoingIt4Allison: Australia comes together against Gerard Baden-Clay verdict
People are coming in the Brisbane CBD to rally over the downgraded verdict for Allison Baden-Clay’s murder by her husband.
Dec 18, 2015
Free trade treaty: Ukraine does not mind losing Russia to gain EU support
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that his country does not mind ending a free trade treaty with Russia if it gains the same with the EU.
Dec 18, 2015
China, angered by Washington’s arms deal with Taiwan, summons US envoy
“The Chinese side firmly opposes any arms sale from the US to Taiwan,” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei said.
Dec 18, 2015
Australia to host third Australia-Indonesia Foreign and Defence Ministers 2+2 Dialogue on Dec. 21
According to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, the relation with Indonesia helps Australia’s economy.
Dec 17, 2015
Washington’s claims about Russia’s isolation in international area ‘ridiculous’: Foreign Ministry
"Washington can pretend to itself that sanctions against us are ‘efficient’ as long as it likes," the Russian Foreign Ministry says in a statement.
Dec 15, 2015
ACCC goes to court against LG for ‘misleading’ consumers about their rights
According to the ACCC, LG allegedly misrepresented certain aspects about defects in its TV sets.
Dec 15, 2015
German Chancellor Angela Merkel dismisses US request to send more troops to Syria
The German chancellor said there was no need to talk about issues like sending more troops to Syria.
Dec 14, 2015
Abu Dhabi tourism to reach 4.1M target of hotel guests despite economic slowdown in Russia, Europe
According to a senior official, the economic slowdown in Europe and the currency crisis in Russia could not stop Abu Dhabi from reaching its target.
Dec 14, 2015
Helping Indonesia tackle forest fire should be Australia’s urgent priority: HSI
According to Humane Society International, it should be an urgent priority for Australia to help countries like Indonesia.
Dec 14, 2015
Sylvester Turner beats Bill King in US mayoral election
The veteran lawmaker got 51 percent votes, while King got 49 percent.
Dec 13, 2015
Donald Trump ‘wins’ police union with his support for officers
The New England Police Benevolent Association has said it will back a president who works in the best interest of the department.
Dec 11, 2015
Assad must leave to start political transition in Syria, rebel groups insist
Syrian rebel groups are ready to join peace talks if Assad is ready to quit.
Dec 11, 2015
TNT Australia certified as Top Employer for 2016
The Top Employers Institute certified TNT Australia after assessing various conditions at the company.
Dec 11, 2015
Syria ceasefire: Assad claims to regain control in Homs as hundreds of rebels leave al-Waer district
While the Syria government claims to have regained control in the district, the opposition denies the claim.
Dec 10, 2015
‘To ISIS, with love’: Syrian rebels make a statement in new execution video released online
In an ISIS-like execution video, a Syrian rebel group spared the life of prisoners to make a statement.
Dec 09, 2015
New Zealand institute gets more than $6 million endowment from Gama Foundation
The Gama Foundation has given an additional $6.42 million after giving $2.75 million in 2012.
Dec 08, 2015
HSI: Australia has responsibility to make sure no whale is killed by Japan
According to HSI Director Michael Kennedy, Australia should send a vessel to observe the Japanese whaling fleet.
Dec 08, 2015
Court has ‘reasonable doubt’ if Gerard Baden-Clay had ‘intent to kill’ his wife; verdict downgraded to manslaughter
The Court of Appeal did not find enough evidence to prove that Gerard Baden-Clay had intentionally killed his wife.
Dec 08, 2015
National Innovation and Science Agenda to secure major movie deals for Australia
According to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Film Location Offset had a major role to play in securing deals for Disney/Marvel’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and the new Twentieth Century Fox ‘Alien’ film.
Dec 07, 2015
New report asks Europe to ‘get prepared’ for ISIS chemical attack
According to a new report, ISIS may launch a CBRN attack in Europe.
Dec 07, 2015
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