Can Australia provide US with rare-earth metals which China has restricted?

Australia has spied an opportunity amid ongoing China-US rare earths dispute.

Australia may have spotted a lucrative hole in the market for rare-earth metals, which are crucial for the defence industry and for manufacturing products necessary for the development of…[Read more]

‘Conflicts of interest’ behind Australian parliamentary official’s $315k retirement payment, report finds

Barrister finds ‘multiple procedural failures’ in payment to Cate Saunders, who had ‘close’ relationship with former DPS secretary

An independent “fact-finding mission” into a $315,126 retirement payment to a senior parliamentary dep…[Read more]

Adelaide mechanic banned from taking on apprentices

An Adelaide mechanic who left two trainees alone to run his service centre has been banned from employing apprentices indefinitely.
Scott Thornton, who previously owned Ultra Tune franchises in Aberfoyle Park and Seaford, was found to have left two apprentices unsupervised for a week while he…[Read more]

Net zero never ‘aligns with a Liberal position’, rebellious backbencher says

A rebellious backbencher pushing for the Coalition to abandon net zero has made a bold declaration amid rumours some Liberals are looking to defect.

Australia’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050 has never aligned with “a Liberal position”, a rebellious backbench…[Read more]

University of Tokyo Plans Deep Tech, Computing Faculties; Seeks to Promote Next Generation of Innovation, Entrepreneurs

The University of Tokyo is planning to establish two new undergraduate faculties aimed at developing entrepreneurs in the field of cutting-edge technology known as “deep tech,” including artificial intelligence and space dev…[Read more]

Tamaki Rules Out Alliance With CDP

The Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki reaffirmed on October 11 that his party will not cooperate with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) in unifying opposition candidates for the upcoming prime minister designation vote in the next extraordinary Diet session.

Tamaki said,…[Read more]

Documentary Film Challenges Media Assumptions About Justice

The documentary film ‘Yusaburareru Seigi’ (Shaken Justice) is prompting fresh debate over how the media approaches sensitive legal cases, as it explores the assumptions and consequences of press reporting on so-called “shaken baby syndrome.”

The film’s director, Daisuke Ueda, a former l…[Read more]

Syria’s security inseparable from Türkiye’s, says Foreign Minister Fidan

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Türkiye and Syria agreed to strengthen cooperation to protect Syria’s achievements during talks in Ankara, emphasizing that Syria’s security cannot be separated from Türkiye’s security.

Fidan met with National Defense Minister Ya…[Read more]

How Turkish Cyprus’ strengths could shape its quest for ontological security

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has in recent years stepped up efforts to consolidate its institutions and boost its international visibility.

Cooperation with Türkiye in energy, technology, and defense—along with expanding cultural diplomacy across the…[Read more]

Erdoğan calls for Israel to be forced to honor peace deal

Speaking at an event in the northern Turkish province of Trabzon on Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said a cease-fire in Gaza is not the end of things and a new challenge awaited the Muslim world.

“Israel should be monitored so as not to renege on the peace agreement and should be…[Read more]

Personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers released onto dark web by hackers

The personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers has been released on the dark web by hackers, after a ransom date came and went yesterday.
Qantas was one of 40 companies caught up in the hack, alongside the likes of Toyota, Disney and IKEA when the hacker group…[Read more]

Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests

Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate

Australian household energy bills will halve by 2050 as solar panels, batteries and electric cars and appliances become the norm, reducing pressure on the f…[Read more]

Thousands gather across capital cities for pro-Palestine marches

Pro-Palestine marches have kicked off across the country, days after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas.

Senator Lidia Thorpe said she will fight for Palestinian rights, speaking of “burn(ing) down Parliament House to make a point”.

The outspoken senator add…[Read more]

University of Osaka celebrates Sakaguchi’s Nobel Prize

Students and staff at the University of Osaka have celebrated the awarding of the Nobel Prize to scientist Sakaguchi Shimon, who serves there as a specially appointed professor.

Sakaguchi and two American scientists were named winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on…[Read more]

Yen, euro extend slide against dollar on fiscal concerns

Concerns about more fiscal spending in Japan and political uncertainty in France drove the Japanese yen and euro lower against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with traders also focused on any signs of when the U.S. federal government will reopen.
The yen fell to a six-month low after Sanae…[Read more]

Takaichi’s leadership lineup favors Aso and his allies while shutting out rivals

Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi announced her party leadership lineup Tuesday, entrusting members of a faction led by former Prime Minister Taro Aso with key positions, while excluding her election rival farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi…[Read more]

Former transport official Ibrahim Helmy fronts ICAC over kickbacks investigation

A former transport official who evaded police for months was found “hiding in a cupboard”, the state’s corruption commission has been told.

Ibrahim Helmy, 38, was brought in handcuffs to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) after being arrested last…[Read more]

Telco bosses dragged to parliament as government unveils new triple zero laws

The federal government has unveiled new triple-zero laws after hauling multiple major telco bosses to Parliament House to address a string of serious outages.
The CEOs of Optus, Telstra and TPG arrived in Canberra this morning for a meeting with Communications M…[Read more]

NACC CEO grilled over commissioner’s $1.138m mistake

The boss of the federal anti-corruption watchdog was grilled over a colleague’s mistake that resulted in a costly secondary investigation.

Greens senator David Shoebridge has accused the chief executive of the federal anti-corruption watchdog of billing tax payers $1.138m to reassess a dec…[Read more]

Malaysia seeks Türkiye’s help to bring home volunteers after Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla

At least 23 Malaysians part of Global Sumud Flotilla, who are among over 450 activists detained by Israeli forces in international waters

I have requested good offices’ of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bring back Malaysian volunteers, says…[Read more]