Australia’s prime minister is set to pitch his nation’s vast resource holdings as a solution to China’s rare earth curbs at a meeting Monday with President Donald Trump, as the US and other countries scramble to diversify supply of critical minerals. Anthony Albanese is due to meet with Trump at around 11 a.m. in Washington…
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 artificial intelligence (AI), such as semiconductors. Last week, China, which has a stranglehold on the supply of these critical minerals, tightened its export controls over its…
Home » TRAVEL NEWS » Vietnam, Philippines, and Australia Claim Top Honors with Unmatched Achievements at the 2025 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala in Hong Kong Published on October 17, 2025 Vietnam, Philippines, and Australia emerged as the clear winners at the 2025 World Travel Awards, showcasing their unmatched achievements in tourism, hospitality,…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Hong Kong And Australia Applaud AirAsia’s Remarkable Achievements, Recognizing The Airline’s Outstanding Service And Innovation At The 2025 World Travel Awards Published on October 16, 2025 At the 2025 World Travel Awards in Hong Kong, AirAsia received widespread recognition for its exceptional achievements, with both Hong Kong and Australia applauding…
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan on Thursday appealed his extradition from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago. Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots while working as an instructor for the Test Flying Academy of…
Home » America Travel News » Canada Unites with Australia, Italy, and Ireland in Issuing Major Travel Alert for United Kingdom This Fall 2025, Cautioning Tourists on Increased Safety Risks and Potential for Travel Disruptions Published on October 16, 2025 This fall 2025, Canada, Australia, Italy, and Ireland have all issued a major travel alert…
Could China’s new K visa reshape the global competition for top talent? Beijing certainly aims to do just that. Officially rolled out this month, the visa is aimed at young foreign professionals in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It targets graduates and professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree in STEM from…
A prominent US think tank has urged Washington to streamline bureaucracy, strengthen institutions and recalibrate its policies with allies to solidify cooperation and consolidate its foothold in the escalating rivalry with China. Intelligence sharing, coalition planning and arms sales are suffering from structural flaws which hinder multinational effective collaboration, risking “potentially catastrophic” results, according to…
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens has lost her bid to enter Australia after the country’s highest court on Wednesday backed the government’s decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could “incite discord” in the community. Owens, who has built a large online following for her controversial conservative views, applied for a…
By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile, industry sources said, as Australian and U.S. leaders prepare to meet next week. Australia’s critical minerals task force hosted a call last week with miners…