Australia/Pacific
New Zealand ‘Accidentally’ Releases Names, Addresses, and More of Registered Gun Owners
States need to learn from the events in New Zealand and preemptively prohibit state and city participation in any forthcoming federal gun registry....
German Troops to Go to Australia for Anti-Chinese Military Drills
Germany's participation in the transnational Talisman Sabre exercise is part of the country's efforts to become more proactive in the international arena. ...
Read moreChina Claims Most Asian States Oppose NATO Expansion to Indo-Pacific
In May this year, NATO announced it was hoping to set up an office in Tokyo. The group also has South Korea and...
Read moreTensions Are Rising in the East — Is World War III Closer Than Ever?
Ukrainian soldiers recently spilled over into Russia to attack the town of Belgorod, and a Chinese military jet nearly collided with a U.S....
Read moreAustralian Territory to Take Over Catholic Hospital in Pursuit of “Reproductive Justice”
The territorial government plans to take over the hospital to make way for a government-run facility to ensure that “reproductive justice,” i.e., abortion,...
Read moreReport: Western Countries Circumventing Russian Oil Ban
Western states that have forbidden direct purchases of Russian oil are currently purchasing the oil indirectly from third countries, according to a report...
Read moreAnti-trans Feminist Cancels New Zealand Event Over Safety Fears
An anti-trans activist known as Posie Parker canceled a planned event in Wellington and left New Zealand after occasionally violent protests tried to...
Read moreAustralia to Buy Attack Submarines From U.S., Build Own With U.K. Help
Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program in association with the United States and the U.K. will cost up to A$368 billion over the next 30...
Read moreAustralia to Remove Chinese-made Cameras From Defense Sites
It joins the United States and Britain in concerns that Chinese companies could be coerced to share intelligence gathered by the cameras with...
Read moreAustralia to Replace British Monarchy With Indigenous Design on Bank Note
The left-leaning Australian government indicated its plans to drop the head of the British royal family from its five-dollar bank note, replacing the...
Read moreAustralian States Ban AI App ChatGPT in Schools
Many states have banned the app, saying it could be used as a tool for cheating on homework and assessments. ...
Read moreThousands Gather for “Invasion Day” Protests on Australia Day Holiday
Thousands of Australians commemorated Australia Day, the country’s national holiday, on January 26 with gatherings to advocate for the nation’s Indigenous people, many...
Read moreAustralia’s Gun-buyback Program Is a Bust
Australia’s attorney general (AG) tried to put the best face possible on the disastrous results of its latest gun-buyback program that began in...
Read moreNew Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to Resign Amid Dwindling Support
SINGAPORE — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise announcement on Thursday that she had “no more in the tank” to...
Read moreAustralia Proceeds With Plans to Acquire U.S. Nuclear Subs
SINGAPORE — Australia’s plan to obtain nuclear-powered submarines from the United States has met with an obstruction in wake of worries in Washington...
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