‘Red Alert’, a joint report of Australian newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, warned the country to prepare for war with China in the next three years, reported Taiwan News. The independent report, entitled “Red Alert,” was authored by five security analysts, namely Alan Finkel, Peter Jennings, Lavina Lee, Mick Ryan and Lesley […]
For the first time researchers have proven a clear correlation between deforestation and regional precipitation. Scientists hope it may encourage agricultural companies and governments in the Amazon and Congo basin regions and south-east Asia to invest more in protecting trees and other vegetation. The study found that the more rainforests are cleared in tropical countries, […]
In 1999, more than 17,000 people were killed in an earthquake near the Turkish city of Istanbul. In the aftermath, authorities promised stricter building regulations and introduced an “earthquake tax” aimed at improving preparedness in a country that sits on two major geological faultlines. Ankara’s slow response to the disaster, however, played a large part […]
When Patriarch Kirill sat down with Russian Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov he might not have realised the meeting would embroil him in controversy. His attire was typical of a man of the cloth. His white headscarf was embossed with religious symbols and a gold cross signified his senior status within the church. But an object adorning his left […]
Angelica Silva | abc news After almost three years of border closures, countries like Japan and China have finally reopened — and many Australians are heading there. Searches for flights and travel insurance are currently soaring in Australia, according to data from Google. Here’s where Australia is at with its international travel numbers. We’re at […]
